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Women's Rugby and Cricket World Cups: Retaining New Fans and Notable Statistics

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The 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup saw record-breaking attendance and viewership figures, with 81,885 spectators and 5.8 million TV viewers tuning in for the final match between England and Canada. The women's Premiership is currently underway, with Gloucester-Hartpury aiming for a fourth consecutive title. Meanwhile, the men's autumn internationals kick off this weekend, and England is set to face Australia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Women's Rugby World Cup final had a record-breaking attendance of 81,885 and a TV audience of 5.8 million for England's win over Canada.
  • The women's Premiership continues with Gloucester-Hartpury aiming to win their fourth consecutive title, matching Saracens' record from 2006 to 2009.
  • The men's autumn internationals begin on Saturday, with England facing Australia, and Scotland taking on the United States.
  • Noah Caluori, a former Blackheath player, was added to Steve Borthwick's training squad for the England team.
  • The FA Cup first round proper begins on Friday, featuring Luton hosting non-League Forest Green Rovers, amidst a crowded competition with almost 750 clubs participating.
  • England's women's cricket team secured a spot in the final group match against New Zealand and will compete in the semi-finals on Wednesday and Thursday.

Statistics:

  • 81,885: Attendance at the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
  • 5.8 million: TV viewers for the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
  • 18,055: Record attendance for a club game at Twickenham.
  • 14: Number of Red Roses players on Saracens' squad.
  • 4: Consecutive titles won by Gloucester-Hartpury in the women's Premiership in 2022.
  • 2006-2009: Period in which Saracens won four consecutive titles in the women's Premiership.
  • 62-0: Score in Saracens' 2018 win over Gloucester-Hartpury.
  • 750: Number of clubs that entered the FA Cup in August.
  • 1922: Year in which Huddersfield won the FA Cup.
  • 1894: Year in which Notts County won the FA Cup.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] Article is cited from an online publication, no reference.
  • [Source 2] BBC Two.
  • [Source 3] Sky Sports Cricket.
  • [Source 4] Sky Sports TV.

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