John Mitchell demands more despite England’s record World Cup win The Red Roses beat Samoa’s amateurs 92-3 with a Jess Breach hat-trick and 27 points from Helena Rowland. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
How to watch England vs Samoa for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Rugby World Cup clash today Red Roses looking to make another statement in Northamptonshire Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025
How England and Samoa show the contrasts at the heart of the Women’s World Cup A heavy England win is almost certain in Northampton, yet Samoa’s participation at this tournament is a triumph of its own The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Jodie Ounsley calls on schools to build on success of Women’s Rugby World Cup Ounsley, known for her role as Fury on BBC show Gladiators, attended the Red Roses’ 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Hannah Botterman: I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world The 26-year-old was one of the key performers in the Red Roses’ 69-7 victory over the United States at the Stadium of Light on Friday. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Hannah Botterman: ‘I don’t want to be shy about the fact that I want to be the best loosehead prop in the world’ Interview: A try-scorer in England’s opening win over the United States, Botterman feels she is ready to take the next step at a home World Cup The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
How the Red Roses took over Sunderland to launch Women’s World Cup in style England were typically dominant in an 11-try thrashing of the USA – but a record World Cup crowd showed how women’s rugby has grown The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
England to ring changes and ‘get everyone started’, says John Mitchell England head coach John Mitchell said he would make changes to the team for their second Rugby World Cup match against Samoa The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
England lifted intensity in second half of opening World Cup win – John Mitchell The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States It was a 28th consecutive win for the Red Roses. The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
England light up opening night to show why they are World Cup favourites England 69-7 USA: A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
England 69-7 USA: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened The Red Roses kicked off their home tournament in style, Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA at the Stadium of Light The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
Who and when do England play next? The Red Roses’ route to 2025 Women’s World Cup final England are hoping to secure success on home soil The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
England ready to confront USA and Ilona Maher’s stardust in World Cup opener The Red Roses have lost only once to Friday’s opponents, in 1991, but refuse to get caught up in the hype of a home tournament The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Emily Scarratt hailed as Red Roses centre prepares for fifth World Cup: ‘She’s just incredible’ The centre is set to feature off the bench in England’s opening fixture against the United States
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025 England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine New Zealand, Canada and France are the Red Roses’ leading rivals for glory.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 England coach John Mitchell: Being World Cup favourites is irrelevant to us The Red Roses kick off this year’s tournament at the Stadium of Light against the United States on Friday.
The Independent UK · 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 Why the Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with Rugby World Cup success Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 How the expressive Ellie Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup The full-back enters a home World Cup as the reigning World Player of the Year – and the tournament could catapult her to superstardom
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad Meet the 32 players who will bid for glory on home soil at the tournament
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025 England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’ A World Cup winner in 2014, the flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad, she tells Sarah Rendell
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Ellie Kildunne eager to emulate Chloe Kelly and make England rugby team famous Arsenal forward Kelly played starring roles in the Lionesses’ back-to-back European triumphs.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 England flanker Marlie Packer avoids ban for World Cup opener after red card The veteran flanker was sent off in the Red Roses’ big warm-up win over Spain