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Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals stance on controversial trial of smaller ball

England fly half Zoe Harrison has branded the trial as the ‘worst decision ever’

The Independent UK · Aug 12

The Marriage of Figaro review – Danielle de Niese’s deft direction weds finery with fun

A touring show was quite a challenge for the opera star’s first directorial gig, but dynamic singing, charismatic orchestral play and clever stage jokes pull it off brilliantly

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them?

Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Why returning to sport after childbirth is tougher than it looks for triathlete mothers

Today’s sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what’s possible after giving birth.

The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025

Why this photo of Red Roses star Abbie Ward and her daughter hits so hard

England’s Red Roses winning the World Cup isn’t just a victory for women in sport - it's a moment for everyone who grew up being told what girls can’t do

Woman & Home · Sep 29, 2025

‘They have changed my life’: John Mitchell open to staying as England coach

The coach may extend his contract after the 2026 Six Nations and said of England’s World Cup win, ‘Some parts of the day will stick in my life forever’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

John Mitchell says world champions England will seek new summits to scale

A 33-13 rout of Canada in Saturday’s World Cup final at Allianz Stadium has given the Red Roses’ dominance of the game the ultimate validation.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

Inside England’s World Cup-winning party — how the Red Roses celebrated long-awaited success

England triumphed in front of a record crowd on home soil to win the World Cup for the first time since 2014

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

Canada 13-33 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup player ratings

Ellie Kildunne and Asia Hogan-Rochester caught the eye with their running but the all-round display of Sadia Kabeya stole the show

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

England bid to exorcise ghosts as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses must handle pressure as they look to end 11 years of hurt when they face Canada at Twickenham

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025