The training season the the World Cup is getting into full swing. All over the world sixteen squads are starting the ritual of getting into the best form possible. The first step for head coaches is to announce a squad considerably larger than the 32 allowed at the main event. Then comes the uncomfortable business
The Red Roses will host Spain in a preparation match ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. John Mitchell’s side will welcome Las Leonas to Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday 2nd August, 3pm, before heading to Mont-de-Marsan a week later (09.08.2025) to take on France. Last autumn, Spain was crowned WXV 3 champions after
Part Two Armchair pundits (I’m one) have argued that it makes no difference who John Mitchell chooses for the France match; the result is a foregone conclusion, like every encounter since March 2018. This is why it matters: two years ago at HQ England scraped home 38-33. There have been far tighter results than that
Part One Who does John Mitchell choose for Twickenham? France’s win against italy looks complete enough on paper (21-34), but on the field it was very different. Two late scores distorted the final margin of victory. Then consider history weighing down on French shoulders, that long series of defeats at English hands. Their last victory
Now we know who will represent England in the coming 6 Nations. What we don’t know is who will go on to enjoy a home World Cup. This is John Mitchell’s choice: Forwards Zoe Aldcroft (captain, Gloucester-Hartpury, 58 caps) Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 62 caps) Sarah Beckett (Gloucester-Hartpury, 35 caps) Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 66
Red Roses join forces with Team England Rugby Ltd in groundbreaking move to help bridge the gap between the men’s and women’s game. This decision marks a significant step towards unifying the representation of both the men’s and women’s teams under a single entity, ensuring stronger and more consistent advocacy on and off the pitch.
Marlie Packer on England’s Dominance and 2025 Hopes England will host next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, in an interview with SportsBoom, Captain Marlie Packer reflects on the current season and expectations for next year’s showpiece. Dominance of the Red Roses England are on a 20 match unbeaten run and solidify their spot at the
Crew Clothing, the premium British lifestyle brand, has today announced an exciting partnership with world number one, women’s rugby team and reigning Guinness Women’s Six Nations Champions, the Red Roses. As the Official Formalwear Outfitter, Crew Clothing will have the honour of dressing both the playing squad and non-playing staff in signature designs for all
Emily Dickinson wrote: “One step at a time is all it takes to get you there.” That’s the evident policy of the England management, as we creep closer to a run of five international matches. The Red Roses have enjoyed (or suffered?) five training weeks. Now comes another session before the first clash, against France
We now have our fifth and final Red Roses training squad. It is: Forwards: Aldcroft, Allen, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Botterman, Brock, Burns, Campbell, Carson, Cleall, Clifford, Cokayne, Feaunati, Ives Campion, Matthews, Muir, Nigrelli, Packer M., Pam, Talling (20) Backs: Aitchison, Breach, Bradley, Buchanan, Dow, Harrison, Heard, Hendy, Hunt, Kildunne, Murray, Packer L, Rowland, Scarratt, Sing, Westcombe-Evans,
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