Sport is cruel – Sarah Hunter gutted after England lose World Cup final

COMING UP SHORT: England lost at Eden Park (Brett Phibbs/PA)

COMING UP SHORT: England lost at Eden Park (Brett Phibbs/PA)

Captain Sarah Hunter said “sport is cruel” after she was left gutted by England’s 34-31 loss to New Zealand in the World Cup final.

The Red Roses came up just short at Eden Park, losing for the first time in 31 matches against the defending champions in front of a sell-out crowd.

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