MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

Alex Matthews ready for ‘brilliant battle’ against France

The Six Nations rivals clash in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

The lesson England must learn as France rivalry reignites at Women’s World Cup

France have not beaten the Red Roses in their last 16 attempts but gave England a real fright at Twickenham earlier this year, as they clash in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup: England boosted as Ellie Kildunne returns for semi-final clash with France

The Harlequins full-back missed the Red Roses’ quarter-final win over Scotland with concussion

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Record-breaking England crush Scotland to power into World Cup semi-finals

England 40-8 Scotland: The Red Roses achieved their 31st consecutive victory to set up a meeting with France in Bristol next week

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Is England vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s World Cup quarter-final

Everything you need to know ahead of the last-eight clash

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

John Mitchell: England hope to exploit Scotland’s weaknesses in WC quarter-final

The Red Roses are overwhelming favourites to set-up a last-four appointment with either France or Ireland.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

England turn to ‘Miss Versatility’ with Ellie Kildunne ruled out of World Cup quarter-final

Helena Rowland steps in at full-back against Scotland, with the versatile playmaker an option right across John Mitchell’s backline

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

The circumstances that give Scotland hope of springing a World Cup shock against England

Scotland will hope to cause a shock as they take on England in the last eight after a tournament defined by their togetherness amid adversity

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

England vs Scotland: Zoe Aldcroft returns to lead Red Roses in World Cup quarter-final clash

Skipper recovers from knee injury as Holly Aitchison makes first start of the tournament at fly-half

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025

Zoe Aldcroft returns to captain England in World Cup quarter-final

Holly Aitchison starts at fly-half with Helena Rowland replacing injured full-back Ellie Kildunne.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025