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‘I didn’t get empathy from Borthwick’: Ben Youngs on family trauma and why he rates Eddie Jones

The former scrum-half tells Donald McRae why family illnesses made him feel guilty about being England’s most-capped player

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025

‘We are in a new age of women’s rugby’: Abbie Ward on motherhood and World Cup redemption

Honourable defeat won’t be nearly enough for the lock forward, who is determined to make it third time lucky in the final on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

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

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

How England’s breakdown brilliance denied France — and could decide World Cup final

The ruck contributions of Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones proved key in the semi-final – and slowing Canada’s scintillating attack will be vital next week

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

England boss John Mitchell hails Ellie Kildunne after semi-final star turn: ‘She’s special’

Kildunne scored twice as England booked their place in the World Cup final

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Box office Kildunne dances rings around France but England’s final will be no waltz

Canada may be unexpected finalists but on the evidence of their semi-final will be the sternest test for the Red Roses

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

England 35-17 France: Red Roses into Women's Rugby World Cup final as Ellie Kildunne stars on return

Tournament favourites will face surprise package in final next week

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

England emerge from France battle as Ellie Kildunne keeps World Cup dream alive

England 35-17 France: The Red Roses overcame a stern examination to set up a final against Canada

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

Ellie Kildunne double takes England past France and into World Cup final

Ellie Kildunne produced two stunning finishes as England survived a scare to set up a World Cup final against Canada by beating France 35-17 at Ashton Gate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

England v France live: Red Roses battle past bitter rivals in Women’s World Cup semi-final

England 35-17 France: The Red Roses were unconvincing for large stretches but Canada await in the final after some Ellie Kildunne magic helped them through

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025