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Joyce ‘shocked’ to receive Wales call-up for Women’s Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to the rugby pitch in March just 123 days after giving birth and a week later was named in Wales’s squad for the Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

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

England are set to return to action for the first time since winning the World Cup

The Independent UK

England lock Abbie Ward pregnant with second child

World champion Ward won the World Cup with the Red Roses in September

The Independent UK

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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

Why returning to sport after childbirth is tougher than it looks for triathlete mothers

Today’s sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what’s possible after giving birth.

The Conversation

Why this photo of Red Roses star Abbie Ward and her daughter hits so hard

England’s Red Roses winning the World Cup isn’t just a victory for women in sport - it's a moment for everyone who grew up being told what girls can’t do

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‘They have changed my life’: John Mitchell open to staying as England coach

The coach may extend his contract after the 2026 Six Nations and said of England’s World Cup win, ‘Some parts of the day will stick in my life forever’

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John Mitchell says world champions England will seek new summits to scale

A 33-13 rout of Canada in Saturday’s World Cup final at Allianz Stadium has given the Red Roses’ dominance of the game the ultimate validation.

The Independent UK

Inside England’s World Cup-winning party — how the Red Roses celebrated long-awaited success

England triumphed in front of a record crowd on home soil to win the World Cup for the first time since 2014

The Independent UK

Canada 13-33 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup player ratings

Ellie Kildunne and Asia Hogan-Rochester caught the eye with their running but the all-round display of Sadia Kabeya stole the show

The Guardian - UK

England bid to exorcise ghosts as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses must handle pressure as they look to end 11 years of hurt when they face Canada at Twickenham

Evening Standard

England trust the process with conservative team selection for Women’s World Cup final

Head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 as the Red Roses aim to beat an impressive Canada side in front of a world-record crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday

The Independent UK

Mitchell insists his previous final defeat can help England to Rugby World Cup glory

John Mitchell has learned from the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final failings and insists the women will handle the emotional tank well in Saturday’s final

The Guardian - UK

‘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

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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

How motherhood changed Abbie Ward’s mentality as England seek World Cup glory

Ward has been part of two World Cup final defeats but the arrival of daughter Hallie has changed her perspective ahead of a tournament decider on home soil

The Independent UK

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

Is England vs France on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s World Cup semi-final

Everything you need to know ahead of the semi-final in Bristol

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Hannah Botterman fit to face France in semi-final after fearing her World Cup was over

Hannah Botterman has admitted she feared her Rugby World Cup was over after sustaining a back injury against Australia in England’s final pool match

The Independent UK

Zoe Harrison gets fly half nod as Ellie Kildunne returns for England’s Women’s World Cup semi-final

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison to start at 10 against France with England given a double fitness boost

The Guardian - UK

England outlast Australia to book Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland

Sadia Kabeya and Kelsey Clifford both score twice in England’s 47-7 victory over Australia who also qualify for the last eight

The Guardian - UK

‘We are hunting them’ – Breach urges England to be predators not prey against Australia

Jess Breach will win her 50th cap and Alex Matthews will captain England from No 8 in the hosts’ final Rugby World Cup pool game against Australia

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup: England at full strength as squad named to face USA in opener

Emily Scarratt is set to make her 119th cap

The Independent UK

Zoe Harrison wins fly-half battle for England World Cup opener

The Red Roses take on USA in Sunderland on Friday evening in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as heavy favourites to win the tournament

The Independent UK

England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States

The tournament hosts get things under way in Sunderland on Friday.

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