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WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL: With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

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

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

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

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

Former skipper Packer is reinstalled at openside flanker in another heavily

Lock Zoe Aldcroft leads an experienced squad named by John Mitchell as England defend their title

England 38-19 France: Marlie Packer and Jess Breach claimed doube tries in strong win

The scrum half was a high-profile omission from last year’s Rugby World Cup squad