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
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 · Mar 21, 2025
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 · Mar 20, 2025
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 · Mar 20, 2025
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 · Mar 17, 2025
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 · Mar 16, 2025
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 · Mar 7, 2025
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 · Mar 7, 2025
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 · Mar 3, 2025
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 · Mar 2, 2025
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 · Mar 2, 2025
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 · Jan 16, 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
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? The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 ‘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 · Jan 9, 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 8, 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 · Oct 13, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024 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 · Sep 14, 2024 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 · Apr 19, 2024 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 · Apr 19, 2024 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 · Apr 13, 2024 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 · Apr 12, 2024 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 · Mar 30, 2024 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