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The Latest Breaking News from the Red Roses

Meg Jones to captain Red Roses in Women’s Six Nations

Jones will lead England in the absence of Zoe Stratford, who is pregnant

The Independent UK

World Cup-winning England captain Zoe Stratford announces pregnancy

Stratford led the Red Roses to triumph on home soil last year

The Independent UK

England’s World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell signs new contract

The Red Roses are currently on a world-record 25-match winning run.

The Independent UK

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Red Roses: John Mitchell signs new long-term deal after World Cup triumph as legend joins coaching staff

Kiwi will remain in his post throughout next World Cup cycle

Evening Standard

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell signs long-term contract extension after World Cup success

The New Zealander, unbeaten as England coach, will oversee the next World Cup cycle

The Independent UK

Kate Middleton shares hilariously honest George revelation as she hosts women's rugby reception

The Princess talked about her children's love for the sport and George has clearly got some serious skills

Woman & Home

Princess Kate's Rarely-Seen Birthday Necklace Represents "Friendship" and "Vitality" Along With Serving as a Special Nod to Women's Rugby

Her garnet pendant was on display during a reception at Windsor Castle.

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Red Roses set sights on Six Nations sell-out at Downing Street reception to celebrate World Cup triumph

England triumphed in front of a capacity crowd at Twickenham in September and return in April to take on Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener

The Independent UK

Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph

Evening Standard

Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle

Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception

Evening Standard

Kate invites Red Roses to Windsor Castle for Rugby World Cup win celebration

The princess is hosting a special reception for the England women’s rugby team on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Red Roses recognised in New Year Honours as Zoe Stratford underlines ‘inspiration’ behind World Cup triumph

The Red Roses triumphed on home soil with captain Zoe Stratford and head coach John Mitchell among those recognised for the historic achievement

The Independent UK

The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field

The Independent UK

Red Roses and Lionesses made 2025 a watershed year for women’s sport in England

Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League in a huge year for English players – and there may be more to come in 2026

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The Independent UK

Emotional Rory McIlroy ends ‘dream year’ with BBC Sports Personality – the award he wanted all along

Golfer said BBC Sports Personality of the Year was a ‘popularity contest’ not long ago but was visibly moved as he added the honour to memorable triumphs at the Masters and Ryder Cup

The Independent UK

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

The nomination comes after England won the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations titles in 2025

The Independent UK

Who should win BBC Sports Personality of the Year? We made the case for each nominee – and picked our winner

Is there any stopping Rory McIlroy? We asked our writers

The Guardian - UK

World Cup winner Abby Dow quits rugby in shock move to focus on career

The Red Roses World Cup winner Abby Dow – ‘the best right winger in world rugby’, according to the head coach, John Mitchell – has announced her retirement from professional rugby

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The Independent UK

England Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow announces retirement

The Red Roses wing made 59 international appearances and retires aged 28

The Independent UK

Who has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year? Full shortlist, odds, favourites and list of awards

Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris are the leading frontrunners for the Sports Personality of the Year award

The Independent UK

BBC announces major change to Sports Personality of the Year awards

The Lionesses, the Red Roses, Europe’s Ryder Cup team and the British and Irish Lions will be among the contenders for the ‘Team of the Year’ prize - to be determined by a public vote for the first time

The Guardian - UK

Premiership Women’s Rugby gears up to surf England’s World Cup wave

The new PWR season has been given a massive boost by the Rugby World Cup that brought an England triumph, unprecedented attendances and a huge rise in TV viewers

The Guardian - UK

England’s double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt announces retirement from rugby

England’s Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from the rugby after a 17-year international career

The Independent UK

England great Emily Scarratt retires from rugby after second World Cup triumph

She helped the Red Roses secure World Cup glory in 2014 and 2025, as well as 11 Six Nations titles.

The Guardian - UK

England captain Zoe Aldcroft on winning World Cup: ‘We had so much belief’

Back from partying in Ibiza after a ‘massive whirlwind’, the Gloucester-Hartpury forward is now focused on success in the Premiership Women’s Rugby

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