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HISTORICAL FACTS: 13 | History Defined

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 · Aug 3, 2025

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 · Aug 3, 2025

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 · Aug 2, 2025

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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 · Aug 2, 2025

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 · Aug 2, 2025

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 · Aug 2, 2025

Zoe Aldcroft: World Cup success for England can herald change in women’s rugby

A 38-33 win to land a fifth-straight Six Nations title capped the Red Roses’ first standalone fixture played at the home of English rugby.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

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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 · Jul 24, 2025

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 · Jul 24, 2025

Emily Scarratt to break England record at fifth Rugby World Cup for 2025 host nation

Centre Emily Scarratt will become the first English woman or man to play at a fifth Rugby World Cup with Zoe Aldcroft to lead the England squad

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

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 · Jul 24, 2025

John Mitchell: ‘People see the Red Roses as an easy team to coach - but it’s a very challenging programme’

INTERVIEW: Ahead of a World Cup that his side will be expected to win, the veteran coach tells Harry Latham-Coyle about England’s winning mindset, his mistakes of the past and what it will take to triumph on home soil later this year

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

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 · Jun 27, 2025

Back-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped Women’s Six Nations

The Red Roses will begin their title defence at home to Ireland in April.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Red Roses unveil World Cup training squad as young guns given chance to impress

There is no place for experienced forward Sarah Beckett in a 42-player group named by head coach John Mitchell

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

New Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament

England will host a record-breaking tournament later this year with the Red Roses favourites to lift the new prize on home soil

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Red Roses confirm clashes with Spain and France in World Cup warm-ups

England have added two warm-up matches to the calendar ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms

Fly half hopefuls Smith and Prendergast will battle as Northampton take on a mighty challenge against Leinster

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Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Red Roses coaching staff to remain in their roles regardless of World Cup outcome, RFU confirm

The Red Roses are happy to continue backing Mitchell after his latest Six Nations triumph

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against France

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

Narrow win ‘ideal’ for England’s World Cup preparations, says Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said the one-point win over France that clinched the Women’s Six Nations would help in the buildup to the World Cup

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

John Mitchell explains why England’s Women’s Six Nations close shave was ‘ideal’ for Red Roses

England secured a seventh successive title despite a major scare against France

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

England 43-42 France: Red Roses clinch Six Nations Grand Slam and seventh straight title with nail-biting win

England were pushed all the way at the Allianz Stadium

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

England hold off stirring France fightback to clinch Women’s Six Nations title

The Red Roses had led 31-7 inside 30 minutes but scraped past their opponents by a single point in the end.

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