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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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Why the impact of the Women’s World Cup is already being felt months before the tournament begins

Significant funding from the RFU and government is helping to drive growing interest in women’s and girls’ rugby across England

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

‘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 Guardian - 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

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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

Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

The Independent UK

Red Roses prop Mackenzie Carson: ‘You have to be a bit insane to play in the front row’

Capped three times for Canada before making her England debut last year, Carson is preparing to take on old friends and foes in the Red Roses’ WXV decider this weekend

The Independent UK

England eye WXV1 glory after discovering new edge for Canada finale

Ellie Kildunne believes the Red Roses have greater variety now with confidence high off a nine-try win over world champions New Zealand

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer explains key mindset change as England brace for Black Ferns backlash

Consecutive defeats to the Red Roses and Ireland have left the Black Ferns reeling as the world champions prepare to again square off with Packer’s side

The Independent UK

Zoe Harrison shines but England unimpressive despite big WXV win over USA

The Red Roses triumphed 61-21 but were largely unconvincing in Vancouver despite Harrison’s strong display at fly half

The Independent UK

Meet Morwenna Talling, the Red Roses’ understated ‘workhorse’ with a huge future

Exclusive interview: A developing force in the England squad, Talling has grown in stature since making her debut as a teenager and looks set for a key role at WXV

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Red Roses and Black Ferns reignite rivalry with ‘extra edge’ at renamed Allianz Stadium

Known as Twickenham for more than 100 years, the home of English rugby begins a new era with New Zealand in London to resume this classic rivalry

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt to make 100th start as England’s Red Roses take on world champion Black Ferns

Scarratt’s promotion from the bench is one of five changes to John Mitchell’s side from the win against France

The Guardian - UK

Jess Breach double helps England snuff out fiery France in warm-up friendly

England beat France 38-19 in a fierce contest at Kingsholm, with the Red Roses set to face rivals New Zealand next weekend

Evening Standard

Marlie Packer column: Maddie Feaunati's England breakthrough is a huge moment for women's rugby

Captain looks ahead to a pivotal week for the Red Roses as France and New Zealand both come to town before WXV 1 in Canada

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The Independent UK

Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year

England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

England flanker Maddie Feaunati set for first Test start against France

The Red Roses step up their preparations for WXV 1 in Canada.

The Independent UK

England coach Sarah Hunter to miss WXV ahead of birth of child

England’s most capped player moved into a coaching role after concluding her playing career last year

The Independent UK

England boss John Mitchell explains why Twickenham renaming as Allianz Stadium is ‘only positive’

The Red Roses will be the first England side to play at the retitled Allianz Stadium against the Black Ferns in September

The Independent UK

Poppy Cleall backed to respond to Red Roses contract snub as Saracens coach questions timing of announcement

The announcement that the number eight had lost her England contract came just days before the PWR semi-finals

The Conversation

Women’s sport and social media: the arguments over shared or separate accounts

Women’s sport has long battled for equal visibility in the media spotlight. But social media has become a powerful tool for sportswomen and women’s sport to control their narratives and connect directly with fans.

The Guardian - UK

France 21-42 England: Women’s Six Nations decider – as it happened

England completed their grand slam quest in Bordeaux, the visitors scoring six tries – two from Alex Matthews – to earn a 21-point victory over France

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