The 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match to decide the winner of the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup. The match was between the United States and England, it took place on 14 April 1991 at Cardiff Arms Park in Wales. The United States were crowned the first-ever Champions after defeating England 19âÂÂ6.
The United States were placed in Pool 3 with the Netherlands and the Soviet Union. They defeated Netherlands 7âÂÂ0 in Pontypool and then later thrashed the Soviet Union 46âÂÂ0 in Cardiff. They met New Zealand in the semifinal at Cardiff Arms Park and beat them 7âÂÂ0.
England were pooled with Spain and Italy in Pool 4. Their first match was against Spain in Swansea which they won 12âÂÂ0. They beat Italy 25âÂÂ9 in their last pool match and then went on to beat France 13âÂÂ0 in their semifinal clash and earn themselves a place in the final with USA.
The Final took place in front of almost 3,000 people in Cardiff Arms Park. England led in the first half 6âÂÂ3 after Gill Burns converted a penalty try. The second half belonged to the Americans as they scored 16 unanswered points with two tries from Claire Godwin and a try to Patty Connell with Chris Harju successfully converting two goals. The USA were champions in the end with 19âÂÂ6.