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HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - Caught on Camera

Red Roses fully focussed on Women’s Six Nations title defence as home World Cup looms

England open their title defence against Italy in York on 23 March

The Independent UK

England continue home World Cup preparations by chasing Six Nations history

The Red Roses are targeting an unprecedented eighth successive Six Nations title ahead of hosting this summer’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

England name uncapped quartet for Women’s Six Nations squad

England, led by Zoe Aldcroft, start their Six Nations campaign against Italy on March 23

The Independent UK

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Great new prog you must hear from Karmakanic, Earthside, Bjørn Riis and more in this week's Tracks Of The Week

Fab new proggy sounds from Andre Drage, Derev, Dave Francis and more in Prog's Tracks Of The Week

Louder

Asia to perform first three albums over three nights at Trading Boundaries in April

Geoff Downes' new-look Asia line-up will perform Asia, Alpha and Astra on consecutive nights at Trading Boundaries in April

Louder

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

‘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

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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

Christmas travel chaos as thick fog sparks mass delays and cancellations at UK’s busiest airports

The Independent UK

“Last time we did an album with solos was eight years ago. That’s a long time to ask people in a prog band to not have solos”: Why Frost* revisited dazzling debut Milliontown on Life In The Wires

Leader Jem Godfrey, who took a financial hit to spend five months focusing on the band’s double-length concept album, explains why doing something connected with their past equals doing something entirely new

Louder

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

Welsh residents displaced by sinkhole fear they may not return by Christmas

Further cracks appear in street as hole that opened up in village in Merthyr Tydfil continues to expand

The Guardian - UK

‘Frightening’ sinkhole which forced residents from their homes continues to grow

The pit in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, has continued to expand, with further cracks appearing in the road surface, council leader Brent Carter has said.

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Residents forced from homes by giant sinkhole may not be able to return by Christmas

‘Frightening’ sinkhole in Merthyr Tydfil – estimated by one resident to be 60ft deep – ‘seems to be getting bigger’, council leader warns

Louder

John Hackett and John Mitchell head up this weekend's new prog night in Reading

The John Hackett Band, John Mitchell and Hoopy Frood all appear at First Night Of The Progs at Reading's The Butler this Saturday

The Independent UK

Loughborough lure back NRLW star Fran Goldthorp in potential boost to Red Roses

Goldthorp has re-joined the PWR club after two seasons playing rugby league in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Poppy Cleall on the Premiership: ‘There will be more underdog victories’

Saracens back-row is concerned about player workload in shortened season as as she aims to make the England squad for next year’s World Cup

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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

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 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 Independent UK

England and New Zealand gear up for Twickenham showdown as World Cup looms

The heavyweights go head-to-head at Allianz Stadium this weekend.

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

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