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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

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

Mitchell succeeds Simon Middleton, who stepped down after the Six Nations.

The Red Roses clinched a fifth consecutive Tik Tok Six Nations title.

England’s Women’s Six Nations grand slam-winning players believe they will be attracting sell-out crowds to Twickenham within the next two years after hosting a world-record attendance for a women’s rugby fixture

Red Roses captain pivotal in quelling French revival and winning her first Six Nations title since taking the role

Fifth successive title as coach Simon Middleton leaves role on a high

England were 33-0 ahead at half-time but France fought back in the Women’s Six Nations decider at Twickenham, Simon Middleton’s Red Roses eventually winning 38-33 and clinching the grand slam

A record crowd watched an 11-try thriller as Simon Middleton closed out his eight year tenure as England head coach with a grand slam triumph.