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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Helen William

Ex-England rugby captain talks up Red Roses’ chances while collecting MBE

PA Wire

England’s Red Roses are looking every inch like the team to beat in this year’s rugby World Cup, a former tournament-winning captain has said.

Karen Almond, 59, who in 1994 became the first English player – male or female – to lift a XVs World Cup, was speaking after picking up an MBE for her services to women’s rugby.

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