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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

Why a more competitive Women’s Six Nations would benefit dominant England

The Red Roses are gunning for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations crown but their World Cup hopes may hinge on finally being genuinely pushed by their rivals

The Independent UK

John Mitchell says England’s competition for places ‘a huge advantage’

England are hosting the World Cup later this year and Mitchell revealed that he will be relying on two different teams.

The Independent UK

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Helena Rowland handed fly-half reins as Red Roses begin Women’s Six Nations

The Loughborough playmaker starts at 10 for the first time at international level for three years as England face Italy in York

The Independent UK

Four uncapped players included in Red Roses squad for Women’s Six Nations

Lock Zoe Aldcroft leads an experienced squad named by John Mitchell as England defend their title

The Independent UK

Gloucester-Hartpury complete PWR three-peat to give coach Sean Lynn fitting farewell

Saracens 19-34 Gloucester-Hartpury: New Wales coach Lynn led the dominant PWR side to a third successive title

The Independent UK

Red Roses fully focussed on Women’s Six Nations title defence as home World Cup looms

England open their title defence against Italy in York on 23 March

The Independent UK

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England continue home World Cup preparations by chasing Six Nations history

The Red Roses are targeting an unprecedented eighth successive Six Nations title ahead of hosting this summer’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

England name uncapped quartet for Women’s Six Nations squad

England, led by Zoe Aldcroft, start their Six Nations campaign against Italy on March 23

The Independent UK

Tearful Maher bows out of English rugby with try in Bristol defeat to Gloucester

A tearful Ilona Maher signed off her time in English club rugby with a try in Bristol’s 36-20 defeat against Gloucester-Hartpury in their PWR semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Gloucester-Hartpury set up PWR final against Saracens as hunt for three-peat continues

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: American star Ilona Maher crossed for the visitors but the champions showed their class in a physical affair

The Independent UK

Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

The Independent UK

‘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

Sports quiz of the week: Novak Djokovic, FA Cup and Zoe Aldcroft

Have you been following the big (and small) stories in football, cricket, motor racing, golf, tennis and rugby?

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‘Phenomenal’ Zoe Aldcroft named England women’s rugby union captain

Zoe Aldcroft has been installed as England women’s captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer, and is set to lead John Mitchell’s side into the World Cup

The Independent UK

Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

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

The Independent UK

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

England’s ‘ugly win’ to retain WXV title lays down important World Cup marker

The Red Roses were finally given a stern test for the first time since the World Cup final in 2022 and showed key characteristics to fight past Canada 21-12

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The Independent UK

England triumph over Canada to clinch successive WXV 1 titles

The Red Roses extended their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory.

The Independent UK

Red Roses open Allianz Stadium in style with victory over New Zealand – but one big question remains

England 24-12 New Zealand: The Red Roses beat the Black Ferns to continue a winning run on home soil that stretches back to 2016

The Guardian - UK

England’s Zoe Aldcroft: ‘We are putting ourselves on the edge and taking risks’

The lock hopes for a repeat of last year’s deafening support at Twickenham as England take on Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday

Evening Standard

Marlie Packer column: England captain happy to fill whatever role necessary to help Red Roses

Red Roses skipper returns against Ireland at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Scotland 0-46 England: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

Amy Cokayne was sent off but England still ran in eight tries to stay firmly on course for the title and another grand slam

Evening Standard

Marlie Packer column: England must maximise World Cup prep time as Six Nations finale looms

Red Roses skipper thinking about the bigger picture as she prepares for ‘Super Eight’ role against Scotland

Evening Standard

England 46-10 Wales: Red Roses continue perfect Women's Six Nations start with eight-try victory

England remain firmly on course for a sixth consecutive Six Nations title

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