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New England captain Meg Jones promises ‘authentic’ leadership in Women’s Six Nations

Jones has been installed as skipper with Zoe Stratford expecting her first child

The Independent UK

Red Roses to host New Zealand, Canada and Australia in WXV Global Series

A rematch of the World Cup final will take place at Exeter’s Sandy Park

The Independent UK

Seven uncapped players included in Red Roses squad for Women’s Six Nations

England are set to return to action for the first time since winning the World Cup

The Independent UK

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Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant

Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions in 2026 after regular Red Roses captain Zoe Stratford announced her pregnancy

The Guardian - UK

Meg Jones to captain Red Roses in Women’s Six Nations

Jones will lead England in the absence of Zoe Stratford, who is pregnant

The Independent UK

World Cup-winning England captain Zoe Stratford announces pregnancy

Stratford led the Red Roses to triumph on home soil last year

The Independent UK

England star Ellie Kildunne stuck in Dubai and to miss Premiership fixture

The Red Roses full-back travelled to Dubai for a short break during the Premiership Women’s Rugby’s reserve week but is stranded, along with England team-mate Sadia Kabeya

The Independent UK

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England’s World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell signs new contract

The Red Roses are currently on a world-record 25-match winning run.

The Independent UK

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

Abi Burton: I came back from coma and redundancy to win World Cup — now I’m fighting for change

INTERVIEW: Two-time Olympian Burton has been appointed chair of the first Rugby Players’ Association women’s board. She tells Harry Latham-Coyle what needs to happen next after a transformative year

The Independent UK

England lock Abbie Ward pregnant with second child

World champion Ward won the World Cup with the Red Roses in September

The Independent UK

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

Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph

Evening Standard

Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle

Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception

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The Independent UK

Bordeaux Begles crush Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch despite Henry Pollock double

Bordeaux Begles 50-28 Northampton: The defending champions flexed their strength to return to the top of Pool 4

The Independent UK

Bristol Bears boss says Louis Rees-Zammit ‘a lot better’ for failed NFL spell

Rees-Zammit did not play an NFL game in his 18-month attempt to break into the sport, but the Bristol Bears director of rugby says the experience has made him physically a better player

Marie Claire

If You Take Any Wellness Advice This Year, Let It Be These 13 Lessons From World-Renowned Experts

'Tis the season to take stock and reflect, after all.

Evening Standard

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

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Sarina Wiegman an honorary dame as Lionesses and Red Roses get honours

Leah Williamson was named an OBE and four other Lionesses were made MBEs, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were given a damehood and a knighthood

The Independent UK

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

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

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours

Members of England’s Rugby World Cup and Euro 2025 winning sides were also recognised.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses and Lionesses made 2025 a watershed year for women’s sport in England

Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League in a huge year for English players – and there may be more to come in 2026

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