Meg Jones turns missing last World Cup into ‘superpower’ as England look to final

<ul><li><p>Centre does not carry 2022 final defeat ‘on my shoulders’</p></li><li><p>Jones highlights team’s defensive work in semi-final</p></li></ul><p>The England centre Meg Jones has said not playing in the 2022 Rugby World Cup final is her “superpower” in this year’s tournament, as she prepares for Saturday’s final against Canada. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/12/new-zealand-win-womens-rugby-world-cup-as-england-suffer-final-heartbreak">England lost 34-31 to New Zealand</a> three years ago, but it was not a game Jones played in as she was not selected for the tournament.</p><p>This final is being held at Twickenham and is set to break the attendance record for a women’s rugby match, with <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/20/absolutely-incredible-england-captain-zoe-aldcroft-relishing-sold-out-twickenham-final">the home of the English game sold out</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/21/megan-jones-rugby-world-cup-final-england">Continue reading...</a>