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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

‘We want to be unstoppable’: Red Roses captain Aldcroft says they can improve

Zoe Aldcroft, the new England captain, says the Red Roses want to be ‘unstoppable’ and have ‘massive room for improvement’

The Guardian - 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

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Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain for 2025

The 28-year-old Gloucester-Hartpury forward has 58 international caps.

The Independent UK

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

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer says England ready to deal with difficult World Cup group

The Red Roses are on run of 20 successive victories after retaining their WXV 1 title.

The Independent UK

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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

England 24-12 New Zealand: Red Roses underline World Cup credentials

Hosts cruise to win over defending world champions

Evening Standard

England ease past France to begin World Cup countdown

England 38-19 France: Marlie Packer and Jess Breach claimed doube tries in strong win

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Marlie Packer: ‘I’m still striving to be the best in the world’

Exclusive interview: The England captain tells The Independent about the secrets to the Red Roses’ success and why there’s still plenty left in the tank as she eyes World Cup success on home soil next summer

The Independent UK

England’s Six Nations blitz built on sacrificing discipline for dynamism

The Red Roses proved the sky is the limit but they will need to be keeping 15 players on the field come next year’s World Cup

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The Guardian - UK

Matthews leads England to third grand slam in row with victory in France

Alex Matthews scored two tries to propel England to a 42-21 victory in France and seal the Red Roses’ third successive grand slam in the women’s Six Nations

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

The Guardian - UK

France steeled for epic Six Nations decider against dominant England

Hosts will need to overcome John Mitchell’s all-conquering England side who are targeting a sixth straight title

The Guardian - UK

England’s Marlie Packer: ‘I’d give my son the world – dad did none of that for me’

Captain reflects on her mum being a ‘rock’ and the Red Roses’ new coach as they chase another Six Nations grand slam

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Evening Standard

Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer to return for England against Ireland in front of big Twickenham crowd

It is hoped that more than 50,000 fans will be in attendance this weekend

Evening Standard

England thrash Scotland in Women's Six Nations despite Amy Cokayne red card

The Red Roses run riot again to take their Six Nations winning streak to 27 consecutive matches

The Guardian - UK

England 46-10 Wales: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

England ran in eight tries, Ellie Kildunne touching down twice, to maintain their perfect start but an improved Wales held their own for long stretches

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Djokovic, Packer and Ghostbusters alumni

How closely have you been paying attention to sporting matters over the last seven days? Let’s find out, shall we …

Evening Standard

Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer urges England improvement despite Italy demolition

The reigning champions breezed to another huge win in Parma despite their ill-discipline

The Guardian - UK

England rout Italy despite early red in lacklustre Women’s Six Nations display

The performance and discipline was far from England’s usual standards but they still swept past Italy 48-0 in the Women’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Italy 0-48 England: Women’s Six Nations 2024 – as it happened

England overcome spluttering first half and early red card to crush Italy with an eight-try win.

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