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Ellie Kildunne: The making of England Women's superstar

The Red Roses fullback has the world at her feet

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL: With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 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

John Mitchell named as England head coach after Simon Middleton departure

Mitchell succeeds Simon Middleton, who stepped down after the Six Nations.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

England happy to inspire fans across country after Twickenham success – Abby Dow

The Red Roses clinched a fifth consecutive Tik Tok Six Nations title.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

‘No curtain-raiser’: Red Roses aim for Twickenham sell-out after crowd record

England’s Women’s Six Nations grand slam-winning players believe they will be attracting sell-out crowds to Twickenham within the next two years after hosting a world-record attendance for a women’s rugby fixture

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

Packer’s gritty leadership shores up nervy England at just the right time

Red Roses captain pivotal in quelling French revival and winning her first Six Nations title since taking the role

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

England 38-33 France: Red Rose hold on to win Women’s Six Nations on record-breaking day Twickenham

Fifth successive title as coach Simon Middleton leaves role on a high

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2023

England clinch Women’s Six Nations grand slam in epic finale against France

England were 33-0 ahead at half-time but France fought back in the Women’s Six Nations decider at Twickenham, Simon Middleton’s Red Roses eventually winning 38-33 and clinching the grand slam

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

England 38-33 France: Red Roses win Six Nations title and grand slam – as it happened

A record crowd watched an 11-try thriller as Simon Middleton closed out his eight year tenure as England head coach with a grand slam triumph.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023