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Abi Burton: I came back from coma and redundancy to win World Cup — now I’m fighting for change

INTERVIEW: Two-time Olympian Burton has been appointed chair of the first Rugby Players’ Association women’s board. She tells Harry Latham-Coyle what needs to happen next after a transformative year

The Independent UK

England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout

Jess Breach bagged a hat-trick in England’s 14 tries as the hosts beat Samoa 92-3 to continue their impressive start to the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK

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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

England’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain

England begin their home World Cup on August 22 against the United States in Sunderland.

The Independent UK

Ellie Kildunne ruled out of grand slam decider as Zoe Harrison starts at fly-half for Red Roses

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison for the starting No 10 shirt as England take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Abi Burton set for remarkable England debut three years after spending 25 days in a coma

The two-time Olympian had to learn to walk and talk again after battling encephalitis in 2022

The Independent UK

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

Amy Wilson-Hardy withdrawn from GB women sevens squad ‘on medical grounds’

The British Olympic Association has confirmed it was investigating Wilson-Hardy over an alleged racist message.

The Independent UK

Amy Wilson-Hardy removed from GB rugby sevens team amid racism inquiry

Amy Wilson-Hardy has been removed from the Team GB rugby sevens squad ‘on medical grounds’ amid an investigation into an alleged racist message on social media

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon legend Andy Murray leads sports stars sharing poignant tributes to NHS

Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Special Olympics GB stars have expressed their gratitude for the NHS supporting them during their lives and careers

Daily Mirror

Abi Burton: 'I cried watching Kevin carry Rob - I hope I embody some of that fight'

Last year she was sectioned and placed in an induced coma for 25 days, now the Olympic rugby sevens star is raising awareness of autoimmune encephalitis

Daily Mirror

Olympic rugby star was sectioned after rare illness was mistaken for psychotic breakdown

Team GB Olympics rugby sevens player Abi Burton has opened up in detail about her heartbreaking ordeal as her rare disease was confused with a psychotic breakdown.

Daily Mirror

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