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Women's Rugby World Cup: England at full strength as squad named to face USA in opener

Emily Scarratt is set to make her 119th cap

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Zoe Harrison wins fly-half battle for England World Cup opener

The Red Roses take on USA in Sunderland on Friday evening in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as heavy favourites to win the tournament

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States

The tournament hosts get things under way in Sunderland on Friday.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

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Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup

The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Red Roses unveil World Cup training squad as young guns given chance to impress

There is no place for experienced forward Sarah Beckett in a 42-player group named by head coach John Mitchell

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Ellie Kildunne ruled out of grand slam decider as Zoe Harrison starts at fly-half for Red Roses

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison for the starting No 10 shirt as England take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025

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Marlie Packer recalled as centre Jade Shekells makes first start for Red Roses

Former skipper Packer is reinstalled at openside flanker in another heavily

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Abi Burton set for remarkable England debut three years after spending 25 days in a coma

The two-time Olympian had to learn to walk and talk again after battling encephalitis in 2022

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Emily Scarratt to make 100th start as England’s Red Roses take on world champion Black Ferns

Scarratt’s promotion from the bench is one of five changes to John Mitchell’s side from the win against France

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

France 21-42 England: Women’s Six Nations decider – as it happened

England completed their grand slam quest in Bordeaux, the visitors scoring six tries – two from Alex Matthews – to earn a 21-point victory over France

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024

Scotland 0-46 England: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

Amy Cokayne was sent off but England still ran in eight tries to stay firmly on course for the title and another grand slam

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2024

England 46-10 Wales: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

England ran in eight tries, Ellie Kildunne touching down twice, to maintain their perfect start but an improved Wales held their own for long stretches

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer urges England improvement despite Italy demolition

The reigning champions breezed to another huge win in Parma despite their ill-discipline

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024

Italy 0-48 England: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

England overcome spluttering first half and early red card to crush Italy with an eight-try win.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024

England’s Abbie Ward takes ‘hardest road’ back to Women’s Six Nations

Making the lineup to face Italy in Sunday’s opening game is one of lock’s ‘greatest achievements’ having given birth last July

New Red Roses coach John Mitchell aims to win World Cup

Get insights into new Red Roses head coach John Mitchell's ambitions to win the Rugby World Cup and the remarkable return of Abbie Ward to pro rugby after ...

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023

Abbie Ward caps return to action after pregnancy with try in Bristol cruise

The Bears scored eight tries during a 48-5 victory against Sale Sharks in the Premiership Women’s season opener

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

Premiership Women’s Rugby 2023-24 preview: new faces and absent friends

A new era for the women’s domestic game in England kicks off on Saturday but there are clouds on the horizon

Bristol Post · Mar 23, 2023

Bristol Bears' expert brain can help England Women secure Six Nations glory

Abbie Ward has transferred her talents from the lineout to the touchline as the Red Roses prepare to defend their title

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Mix of experienced players and new faces in England’s Women’s Six Nations squad

England begin their 2023 campaign against Scotland at Newcastle’s Kingston Park on Saturday, March 25.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

England injuries give nine uncapped players Women’s Six Nations chance

England have named nine uncapped players and recalled the experienced Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt to their reshuffled squad for the forthcoming Six Nations

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Natasha Hunt among big names returning to England squad for Women’s Six Nations

Simon Middleton has named his squad for his final tournament in charge, which begins on 25 March

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

New RFU maternity policy can ‘normalise motherhood in sport’ – Abbie Ward

Twenty-six weeks of leave on full pay are now on offer to pregnant players.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

England may not have won World Cup but they have changed women’s rugby

Even in the crushing disappointment of defeat, there is much for the Red Roses to be proud of

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