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‘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

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

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Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The 25-year-old was crowned World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year earlier this month.

The Independent UK

England desperate to get it over the line – Maggie Alphonsi on World Cup chances

The Red Roses are competing on home soil at the 2025 World Cup.

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

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face Ireland

Women’s Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand have been drawn in the same pool as Ireland for next year’s tournament in England

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England’s ‘ugly win’ to retain WXV title lays down important World Cup marker

The Red Roses were finally given a stern test for the first time since the World Cup final in 2022 and showed key characteristics to fight past Canada 21-12

The Independent UK

England triumph over Canada to clinch successive WXV 1 titles

The Red Roses extended their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory.

The Independent UK

England defy Canada to secure 20th straight win and clinch WXV 1 title

England defeated Canada 21-12 in the WXV 1 final in Vancouver with the Red Roses extending their winning streak to 20 with a three-try comeback victory

The Guardian - AU

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

Jess Breach scores hat-trick as England ruthlessly dispatch New Zealand

New Zealand 31-49 England: The Red Roses are closing in on another WXV title after another impressive display

The Independent UK

Breach hat-trick fires nine-try England to emphatic win against New Zealand

Abigail Dow and Ellie Kildunne also scored two tries each in England’s commanding 49-31 victory against New Zealand in the WXV

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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

Why England’s ‘Super Eight’ could be key to crunch New Zealand clash at WXV

The Red Roses’ bench could have a vital role to play as they take on a wounded Black Ferns side in Canada

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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The Independent UK

Abby Dow reveals key mindset shift helping Red Roses ‘crush’ teams defensively

England’s defence was excellent as they beat the world champion Black Ferns in their final WXV warm-up

The Independent UK

Red Roses open Allianz Stadium in style with victory over New Zealand – but one big question remains

England 24-12 New Zealand: The Red Roses beat the Black Ferns to continue a winning run on home soil that stretches back to 2016

The Guardian - UK

Abby Dow shines as England’s fast start sees off New Zealand in physical battle

England held firm to beat the Black Ferns 24-12 at Twickenham after racing into an early lead

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

New Zealand women seek ‘sweet’ revenge over England at Twickenham

The Red Roses thrashed the Black Ferns in the inaugural WXV 1 trophy last year, now they are in London wanting payback

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 Independent UK

Women’s Six Nations 2025 fixtures revealed — and key Red Roses players could miss opening round

The Red Roses will take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on the final Saturday of the tournament - but John Mitchell may be without some of his squad for the start of the campaign

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