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John Mitchell reveals two Red Roses who could offer scrum-half cover at World Cup

England only took two specialist nines to the last World Cup and could again take that gamble

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 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

Red Roses survive test they needed against France - but big decisions loom ahead of World Cup

Another Women’s Six Nations grand slam proved hard earned as England survived a fierce French fightback in a performance that should stand them in good stead later this year

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

England squad depth is ‘giving me a headache’, says head coach Mitchell

After the Red Roses made nine changes for their 59-7 win against Scotland, John Mitchell said: ‘There is plenty of competition in the England side’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 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

Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England ran in nine tries on their way to a 59-7 victory over Scotland, meaning the Women’s Six Nations will be decided at Twickenham next week

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025

Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly-half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly-half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

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

England Begin Women's Six Nations Title Defence With Dominant Win Over Italy

England launched their Women's Six Nations title defence with a commanding 38-5 bonus-point win over Italy in York on Sunday.

International Business Times · Mar 24, 2025

Helena Rowland handed fly-half reins as Red Roses begin Women’s Six Nations

The Loughborough playmaker starts at 10 for the first time at international level for three years as England face Italy in York

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025