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Three Valkyries named in England side to face France

Worcester Valkyries tighthead prop Laura Keates (pictured above) will start for England Women against France this Wednesday in the opening match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stoop (kick-off 7.45pm). Fellow Valkyries Rochelle Clark and Ceri Large  are also in the squad among the replacements for the match, which will be screened live

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England announce 32-player squad for Old Mutual Wealth Series

Simon Middleton has announced his 32-player squad for the Old Mutual Wealth Series against France, New Zealand and Canada with an away fixture against Ireland in November. The Red Roses’ squad features seven names who represented Team GB in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, including Emily Scarratt, Katy Mclean and Danielle Waterman, who have now

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Source: England Rugby

England Men’s and Women’s 2016 autumn fixtures confirmed

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) today announced a long-term partnership with Old Mutual Wealth, the UK’s leading wealth management business, as a Principal Partner of England Rugby.   The four-year agreement will see Old Mutual Wealth become title partner of the England Men’s and Women’s autumn internationals, which will both become the Old Mutual Wealth

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England women lose in France

England Women headed into the first fixture of their autumn series having experienced a mixed previous season, finishing fourth in the Six Nations before going on to beat the USA and Canada in the Rugby Super Series. Head coach Simon Middleton called for an improved performance from his team as they continue to build for

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England Women’s team to face France named

Simon Middleton has named the England Women match day squad ahead of Saturday’s first autumn international against France at Le Stade Francis Turcan in Martigues, kick-off 9pm (8pm GMT) live on Sky Sports HD. World Cup winner Sarah Hunter will captain the side with an experienced forward pack, complimented by new talent throughout the backs. 

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