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Red Roses legend says this year’s World Cup marks turning point in women’s rugby

Former Red Roses legend Shaunagh Brown believes women's rugby has drastically changed since her time on the pitch.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

We are treated as small men – Shaunagh Brown wants more done for female athletes

The 33-year-old retired from the Red Roses in December, and also represented England in the hammer at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Sadia Kabeya out to set inspiring example as women's rugby takes centre stage

Saturday's England-France Grand Slam decider at Twickenham to be watched by a world record 53,000-plus crowd - and Kabeya aims to show next generation of young black girls their dreams can come true

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

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Shaunagh Brown reflects on England’s ‘gutting’ Women’s Rugby World Cup defeat

Now retired from the sport, Brown was one of the members of that World Cup squad and she admitted the loss was initially difficult to take.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Sadia Kabeya: ‘I was like: wow, this is what international rugby feels like’

The England flanker Sadia Kabeya replaced her idol in last year’s World Cup final and has earned a starting place in Six Nations opener against Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Shaunagh Brown: ‘It would have been the greatest win in rugby history’

England’s retired prop tells Sean Ingle about Women’s World Cup final defeat, the Six Nations and why political leaders make her feel ‘so ashamed’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

British and Irish Lions open door to first ever women's tour - 130 years after men's team

Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

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Tonight's rugby news as Gatland's gameplan defended and Wales' best three players named

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Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023

Today's rugby news as Lion calls for 'scumbag' to be sacked and coach blown away by Welsh rugby's 'best player'

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Wales Online · Dec 22, 2022

England’s Thompson and Aitchison to face New Zealand in World Cup final

England head coach Simon Middleton has included Lydia Thompson and Holly Aitchison in his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022

Canada 19-26 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A place in the final against New Zealand or France was up for grabs. Read Sarah Rendell’s account of how England won a thriller

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022

England rout South Africa to seal World Cup quarter-final against Australia

England triumphed 75-0 to top Pool C, with Rosie Galligan and Connie Powell both getting hat-tricks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

England 75-0 South Africa: Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Red Roses made it three wins from three in Pool C, sealing a quarter-final meeting with Australia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Today's rugby news as Dai Young to be quizzed on 'appalling' player allegations

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Wales Online · Oct 4, 2022

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Wales Online · Aug 13, 2022

Today's rugby news as Graham Henry publicly wades into row amid 'embarrassing' scenes and HIA protocol branded 'a joke'

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The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

England run in 10 tries to crush Wales in Women’s Six Nations

England 58-5 Wales: Jess Breach and Lark Davies dotted twice apiece in a real thrashing

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022

Fight for equality in women's sport is far from over, but rugby on brink of revolution

EXCLUSIVE: Women's rugby is "one of the fastest-growing sports in the world," but prominent figures within the industry know the fight for equality has a long way to go

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