Rugby-England's Thompson sent off in women's World Cup final

England winger Lydia Thompson was sent off for a reckless tackle on New Zealand's Portia Woodman in the 18th minute of the women's World Cup final at Eden Park on Saturday.

With England leading 14-0, Woodman had made a break down the left wing and just passed the ball back inside when Thompson clattered into her head high.

Woodman was taken off the pitch on a motorised stretcher.