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England vs Samoa: Red Roses ring changes for Women's Rugby World Cup clash

Marlie Packer captains side as John Mitchell makes 13 changes to team who thrashed USA in pool stage opener

Evening Standard

Captain Zoe Aldcroft set to miss rest of pool stages as England ring changes for Samoa

The Red Roses opened their tournament with a 69-7 thrashing of the United States in Sunderland but have lost captain Aldcroft for the next two games

The Independent UK

Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK

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How the Red Roses took over Sunderland to launch Women’s World Cup in style

England were typically dominant in an 11-try thrashing of the USA – but a record World Cup crowd showed how women’s rugby has grown

The Independent UK

England boss sends ominous warning to World Cup rivals after big Red Roses win: ‘We’ve only just got started’

A 69-7 thrashing of the USA represented a perfect start to the tournament for the hosts as they begin their World Cup quest

The Independent UK

England to ring changes and ‘get everyone started’, says John Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said he would make changes to the team for their second Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

The Guardian - UK

England lifted intensity in second half of opening World Cup win – John Mitchell

The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries.

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: 'Good signs' for John Mitchell as England thrash United States in opener

Beaten 2022 finalists are out to go one better on home turf

Evening Standard

England 69-7 USA: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Red Roses kicked off their home tournament in style, Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA at the Stadium of Light

The Guardian - UK

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

Everything you need to know as the tournament begins in Sunderland

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt hailed as Red Roses centre prepares for fifth World Cup: ‘She’s just incredible’

The centre is set to feature off the bench in England’s opening fixture against the United States

The Independent UK

Ex-England captain Sarah Hunter ready for World Cup in a ‘different capacity’

The 39-year-old retired from rugby in 2023, finishing her career as England’s most capped player with 141 appearances and is now their defence coach.

The Independent UK

England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

New Zealand, Canada and France are the Red Roses’ leading rivals for glory.

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Evening Standard

England vs Samoa: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

Much-changed Red Roses out to secure another big win in Pool A

The Independent UK

England coach John Mitchell: Being World Cup favourites is irrelevant to us

The Red Roses kick off this year’s tournament at the Stadium of Light against the United States on Friday.

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 Guardian - UK

Red Roses ‘look forward to being hunted’ at Women’s Rugby World Cup, declares John Mitchell

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell says the world No 1 team and tournament hosts will look forward to being ‘hunted’ at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

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The Independent UK

Why the Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with Rugby World Cup success

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

Evening Standard

Jade Shekells exclusive: Women’s rugby is on the rise, a home World Cup will make it explode

Jade Shekells targeting special moments at the tournament on home soil

The Independent UK

Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Meet the 32 players who will bid for glory on home soil at the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’

A World Cup winner in 2014, the flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad, she tells Sarah Rendell

The Guardian - UK

Lark Atkin-Davies doubles up in Red Roses’ power-packed win over France

England overpowered France in a 40-6 warm-up win before the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with Lark Atkin-Davies scoring twice in Mont-de-Marsan

The Guardian - UK

France’s World Cup star in-waiting Kelly Arbey: ‘We’re in England’s heads. They know who we are’

Les Bleues wing is in combative mood before the pre-World Cup clash with Red Roses. ‘We’re not talking a warm-up match,’ she tells Raphaël Jucobin

The Independent UK

England flanker Marlie Packer avoids ban for World Cup opener after red card

The veteran flanker was sent off in the Red Roses’ big warm-up win over Spain

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