A scorching try from centre Emily Scarratt helped England lift their first women's rugby World Cup title since 1994 after a 21-9 final victory over Canada.
England, beaten in the last three finals, had drawn 13-13 with the Canadians in the group stage - a result that helped push out holders and favourites New Zealand - but were more clinical this time around.
In front of a near-capacity crowd at the Stade Jean Bouin in west Paris, England led 11-3 at the break through two Scarratt penalties and a try from full-back Danielle Waterman.
Magali Harvey kicked two more penalties to keep Canada, making their first appearance in a World Cup final, in contention but Scarratt broke a tackle in front of the posts in the final minutes and cut behind Canada's defence to seal victory.
