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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

Aoife Wafer says revived Ireland are targeting major upset for England

Back-row forward believes her side can shock favourites in Cork and shake up this year’s Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

Marlie Packer explains key mindset change as England brace for Black Ferns backlash

Consecutive defeats to the Red Roses and Ireland have left the Black Ferns reeling as the world champions prepare to again square off with Packer’s side

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Gloucester-Hartpury seal comeback against Bristol to retain PWR title

Gloucester-Hartpury recovered from a 10-point half-time deficit to defeat Bristol 36-24 and successfully defend the Premiership Women’s Rugby title

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

England 46-10 Wales: Red Roses continue perfect Women's Six Nations start with eight-try victory

England remain firmly on course for a sixth consecutive Six Nations title

Evening Standard · 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

England lay down marker against Australia as women’s rugby enters new era

England eased past Australia in their WXV opener

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

England women’s Rowland seeks rise in club crowds after Twickenham record

England’s Helena Rowland hopes the Red Roses’ grand slam success in front of a women’s world-record crowd at Twickenham will be a springboard for higher attendances in the domestic game

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023