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Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals stance on controversial trial of smaller ball

England fly half Zoe Harrison has branded the trial as the ‘worst decision ever’

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? King Frederik of Denmark mixes with sporting royalty on Day 7

King Frederick of Denmark joined by track-and-field legends Paula Radcliffe, Kelly Holmes, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Jonathan Edwards

Evening Standard · Jul 5

New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them?

Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Hannah Botterman fit to face France in semi-final after fearing her World Cup was over

Hannah Botterman has admitted she feared her Rugby World Cup was over after sustaining a back injury against Australia in England’s final pool match

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Zoe Harrison gets fly half nod as Ellie Kildunne returns for England’s Women’s World Cup semi-final

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison to start at 10 against France with England given a double fitness boost

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

England counting on pyjamas and pampering ahead of ‘Le Crunch’ – Rosie Galligan

The Red Roses will hold a team bonding night on Wednesday before the World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

England make case for the defence after Australia win — but key decision looms for Scotland quarter-final

Even on a day where their attack and set-piece malfunctioned, the Red Roses’ defence ensured Australia did not make inroads

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

‘We are hunting them’ – Breach urges England to be predators not prey against Australia

Jess Breach will win her 50th cap and Alex Matthews will captain England from No 8 in the hosts’ final Rugby World Cup pool game against Australia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Alex Matthews to captain England against Australia as Jess Breach wins 50th cap in Women’s World Cup

Matthews, a 2014 World Cup winner, leads the side in the continued absence of skipper Zoe Aldcroft as England seek top spot in Pool A

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025