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UNBELIEVABLE: 3 | History Defined

Red Roses: John Mitchell signs new long-term deal after World Cup triumph as legend joins coaching staff

Kiwi will remain in his post throughout next World Cup cycle

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell signs long-term contract extension after World Cup success

The New Zealander, unbeaten as England coach, will oversee the next World Cup cycle

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Red Roses set sights on Six Nations sell-out at Downing Street reception to celebrate World Cup triumph

England triumphed in front of a capacity crowd at Twickenham in September and return in April to take on Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener

The Independent UK · Jan 15

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Idris Elba, Sarina Wiegman and Torvill and Dean lead New Year's Honours list

The stars are among a host of people recognised for their services in the annual list

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Idris Elba and Lionesses lead new year honours list as more than 1,100 recognised

From champions of sports and the arts to foster carers, health workers and supporters of young people, a total of 1,157 recipients, from every part of the UK, have been awarded

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Red Roses recognised in New Year Honours as Zoe Stratford underlines ‘inspiration’ behind World Cup triumph

The Red Roses triumphed on home soil with captain Zoe Stratford and head coach John Mitchell among those recognised for the historic achievement

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, Lionesses and Red Roses lead honours list

Sir Idris is knighted for services to young people and Dame Jayne and Sir Christopher are recognised for services to ice skating and volunteering.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

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The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Red Roses shortlisted for SPOTY team of the year

The nomination comes after England won the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations titles in 2025

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

"The space suit may put in an appearance": Modern prog stalwart and Asia guitarist John Mitchell gears up for guest-heavy London show

John Mitchell & Friends play Dingwalls this week - and it promises to be a night filled with surprises

Louder · Dec 15, 2025

Asia share live video of Heat Of The Moment as they announce new live album

Prog supergroup Asia will release their new live album, Asia – Live In England, in March

Louder · Dec 11, 2025

World Cup winner Abby Dow quits rugby in shock move to focus on career

The Red Roses World Cup winner Abby Dow – ‘the best right winger in world rugby’, according to the head coach, John Mitchell – has announced her retirement from professional rugby

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

Red Roses coach John Mitchell takes up short-term role with Gloucester after World Cup win

The vastly-experienced New Zealander will spend a month helping the coaching staff at Kingsholm

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

England’s double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt announces retirement from rugby

England’s Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from the rugby after a 17-year international career

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Ellie Kildunne’s exploits in England’s World Cup success have not gone to waste

The Harlequins full-back is being recognised more.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Team Europe and Red Roses use connection to past, present and future to create history

Both teams embraced the history of their sports to embody strong identities they needed to dig deep when it mattered

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

Every World Cup match felt like a celebration – the breakthrough we’ve dreamed of

When I started covering the Red Roses they played Six Nations games after many fans had left, but their World Cup triumph at a sold-out Twickenham is a new dawn

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

World Rugby confident other nations will catch up World Cup winners England

England secured World Cup triumph on home soil in front of a capacity crowd

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The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

The three bold calls that paid off for England in Women’s World Cup win

The Red Roses secured a first World Cup crown since 2014 with victory on home soil

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

Exciting attack, clear culture and a new captain: how England won Rugby World Cup

After the heartache of the previous final, changes were made to the coaching staff and an emphasis placed on communication

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

England fans brave rain for Red Roses’ World Cup victory party

Supporters turned out to salute the 2025 world champions.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025

John Mitchell opens door to Lions role after leading England to Women’s World Cup triumph

Mitchell is unbeaten as Red Roses head coach and is contracted through to the end of next year’s Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

England squad ratings: how all the Red Roses performed at Rugby World Cup

Strength in depth was key, with 32 players contributing in a tournament in which John Mitchell’s side were rarely troubled

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 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 Independent 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.

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