The Latest Breaking News from Abi Burton

Amy Cokayne returns as Red Roses plot revenge on Canada

England had their 39-match winning run ended by Canada in Exeter last month

The Independent UK · Oct 14

‘You learn more from the losses and the draws’: Red Roses relishing clash with revitalised Black Ferns

A week after Canada ended their winning run, England’s World Cup winners face a New Zealand team aiming to inflict more pain at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Maddie Feaunati recalled as Red Roses prepare for huge New Zealand challenge

Feunati comes in at No 8 for the clash with the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, while Bryony Field earns a second international start at hooker

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Italy 33–61 England: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – as it happened

England moved one step closer to another grand slam with victory over a spirited Italy

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Millie David to make Red Roses debut against Wales as England’s lock crisis deepens

Young Bristol wing David is primed for her first cap, but second row Lilli Ives Campion has joined a long list of absentees

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Seven uncapped players included in Red Roses squad for Women’s Six Nations

England are set to return to action for the first time since winning the World Cup

The Independent UK · Mar 20

England rugby star Abi Burton opens up on remarkable comeback after life-threatening brain inflammation diagnosis

Abi Burton was diagnosed with autoimmune NMDA receptor encephalitis when she was only 22 years old

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Abi Burton: I came back from coma and redundancy to win World Cup — now I’m fighting for change

INTERVIEW: Two-time Olympian Burton has been appointed chair of the first Rugby Players’ Association women’s board. She tells Harry Latham-Coyle what needs to happen next after a transformative year

The Independent UK · Jan 27

England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout

Jess Breach bagged a hat-trick in England’s 14 tries as the hosts beat Samoa 92-3 to continue their impressive start to the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025