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England flanker Marlie Packer avoids ban for World Cup opener after red card

The veteran flanker was sent off in the Red Roses’ big warm-up win over Spain

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer cleared for opening match of England’s World Cup campaign

The 35-year-old will miss only the Red Roses’ warm-up fixture away to France after being sent off against Spain.

The Independent UK

Helena Rowland: England’s 97-7 victory over Spain just the start of the journey

The rampant Red Roses ran in 15 tries in Leicester.

The Independent UK

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Marlie Packer’s red card sours England’s 97-7 World Cup warmup rout of Spain

England scored 15 tries as they beat Spain 97-7 in their first warmup match for the Women’s Rugby World Cup but captain Marlie Packer was sent off

The Guardian - UK

England 97-7 Spain: Marlie Packer sent off as Red Roses run riot in World Cup warm-up

The controversial dismissal could be a spanner in the works as John Mitchell’s side continue their tournament preparations

Evening Standard

Marlie Packer hands England World Cup worry during 97-7 rout of Spain

The flanker was dismissed for an adjudged illegal clearout on Spain full-back Claudia Pena.

The Independent UK

England’s Abi Burton to make first Test start in World Cup warm-up against Spain

England begin their home World Cup on August 22 against the United States in Sunderland.

The Independent UK

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Emily Scarratt to become first England player to take part in five World Cups

Scarratt first appeared at the 2010 edition before being part of the side that was victorious in 2014 when England defeated Canada in the final.

The Independent UK

Emily Scarratt to play record fifth Women's Rugby World Cup as Red Roses name squad for home tournament

England will host the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2010

Evening Standard

Emily Scarratt makes fifth World Cup as Red Roses squad revealed

The veteran centre is one of four survivors of the World Cup-winning team of 2014 as England seek success on home soil

The Independent UK

John Mitchell reveals two Red Roses who could offer scrum-half cover at World Cup

England only took two specialist nines to the last World Cup and could again take that gamble

The Independent UK

Red Roses survive test they needed against France - but big decisions loom ahead of World Cup

Another Women’s Six Nations grand slam proved hard earned as England survived a fierce French fightback in a performance that should stand them in good stead later this year

The Independent UK

Ellie Kildunne ruled out of grand slam decider as Zoe Harrison starts at fly-half for Red Roses

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison for the starting No 10 shirt as England take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

The Independent UK

Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

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Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England ran in nine tries on their way to a 59-7 victory over Scotland, meaning the Women’s Six Nations will be decided at Twickenham next week

The Independent UK

Marlie Packer recalled as centre Jade Shekells makes first start for Red Roses

Former skipper Packer is reinstalled at openside flanker in another heavily

The Independent UK

Maddie Feaunati stakes claim for World Cup spot as Ellie Kildunne hat-trick helps Red Roses thrash Wales

Wales 12-67 England: The Red Roses ran in 11 tries to thrash Wales in front of a record crowd in Cardiff

The Independent UK

Helena Rowland handed fly-half reins as Red Roses begin Women’s Six Nations

The Loughborough playmaker starts at 10 for the first time at international level for three years as England face Italy in York

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The Independent UK

Gloucester-Hartpury set up PWR final against Saracens as hunt for three-peat continues

Gloucester-Hartpury 36-20 Bristol Bears: American star Ilona Maher crossed for the visitors but the champions showed their class in a physical affair

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

‘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

‘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

The Independent 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

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.

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