The Latest Breaking News from the Red Roses

England 38-5 Italy: Women’s Six Nations – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: England bagged a bonus point on their way to a comfortable but not overwhelming win over Italy in York

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

Emily Scarratt: ‘Retirement looked like the only option – but I’ve got another shot’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Back to her best as the Women’s Six Nations begins, the Red Roses centre reveals to Harry Latham-Coyle how close she came to having to step away from the game and why opportunity abounds with a home World Cup on the horizon

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

Six Nations contenders threaten Red Roses’ rule as World Cup looms large

England’s dominance will be tested against Ireland and France in year that will culminate in a historic World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

‘We want to be unstoppable’: Red Roses captain Aldcroft says they can improve

Zoe Aldcroft, the new England captain, says the Red Roses want to be ‘unstoppable’ and have ‘massive room for improvement’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

The 28-year-old Gloucester-Hartpury forward has 58 international caps.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Red Roses make captaincy change with Zoe Aldcroft appointed ahead of home World Cup

Lock Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer, who has been appointed as one of two vice captains

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The 25-year-old was crowned World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year earlier this month.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

England desperate to get it over the line – Maggie Alphonsi on World Cup chances

The Red Roses are competing on home soil at the 2025 World Cup.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Marlie Packer says England ready to deal with difficult World Cup group

The Red Roses are on run of 20 successive victories after retaining their WXV 1 title.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face Ireland

Women’s Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand have been drawn in the same pool as Ireland for next year’s tournament in England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024