England Women's

Match Centre: Women's Six Nations: Wales 3-59 England

England maintained their hope of a Grand Slam as they defeated Wales 59-3 in the third round of Tik Tok Women's Six Nations tournament at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.
16 April 2023

Hannah Botterman Interview: Why she would keep conversions the same, the challenge of Wales and the battle to be number one

The Saracens star has returned from injury for England's visit to Wales and one of the Red Roses' biggest personalities is raring to go once again.
14 April 2023

Amy Cokayne to miss England's Six Nations game against Wales

England will miss the services of Amy Cokayne for the third round of the Women's Six Nations against Wales to be played on Saturday.
13 April 2023

'With the regeneration and getting new players in, we are trying to explore a little bit more' - Future proofing the Red Roses

England were at their usual, clinical best against Italy on Sunday but there were clear signs that the Red Roses are also beginning to transition into a new era.
5 April 2023

'It’s a credit to the league and the player pool we have': Strength of Allianz Premier 15s clear for injury-hit England

With a lengthy injury list currently ruling out 19 Red Roses players, Simon Middleton has turned to the talent pool within the Allianz Premier 15s to bolster his squad for this TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign.
31 March 2023

'Couldn't think of a better way to end my career' - Sarah Hunter

England captain Sarah Hunter admitted that she "couldn't think of a better way to retire" after her side's 58-7 win over Scotland in the opening round of the TikTok's Six Nations tournament.
26 March 2023

Match Centre: Women's Six Nations: England 58-7 Scotland

Marlie Packer scored a hat-trick as England powered past Scotland 58-7 in the opening round of the TikTok's Six Nations in Newcastle on Saturday.
26 March 2023

England v Scotland Preview: 'The impact Sarah has had on the game has been forever changing'

Imogen Ainsworth takes a look ahead to the Red Roses' opener against Scotland + TRU hears from Loughborough Lightning Director of Rugby Rhys Edwards as Sarah Hunter bows out of the game.
25 March 2023

Sara Orchard Exclusive: I don't think female commentary can be seen as unique anymore

As one of the leading female voices in the world of rugby, the BBC broadcaster feels it is "pretty normalised to have women in this space" as she prepares for another TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign.
24 March 2023

Mackenzie Carson to make England debut against Scotland

England coach Simon Middleton has announced the matchday squad for the Six Nations opener against Scotland to be played in Newcastle on Saturday.
23 March 2023

England captain Sarah Hunter to retire after Six Nations opener against Scotland

England captain Sarah Hunter has announced that she will be retiring following the opening game of the Six Nations tournament against Scotland on Saturday.
21 March 2023

Shaunagh Brown Exclusive: 'Now I have that time to spread my wings wider and make a difference'

The former Red Rose discusses the recent feasibility study into a British and Irish Lions Women's tour, whether she is enjoying retirement, her reflections on last year's World Cup and her hopes for England and the growth of the women's game.
19 March 2023

Red Roses Six Nations squad a look to the future by necessity for Middleton’s final act

Naming a 42-player squad for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, Simon Middleton is on the hunt for a finish with a flourish as his time as Red Roses coach comes to a close this year.
2 March 2023

Hunt returns to England fray as Middleton names Red Roses training squad for TikTok Six Nations

Outgoing England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player training squad for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
2 March 2023

Simon Middleton: Red Roses looking to 'bring in more female coaches'

Departing head coach Middleton has emphasised the need to have more female coaches working in the Red Roses set-up as England begin to look to the future.
13 February 2023

Red Roses boss Simon Middleton to step down after Six Nations

Following the conclusion of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, England Women head coach, Simon Middleton, will leave his role.
6 February 2023

Simon Middleton Interview: I would be “absolutely honoured” to lead England in 2025

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright caught up with Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to reflect on the last 12 months, World Cup final heartache and what the future may hold for the England boss.
17 January 2023

England prop Shaunagh Brown to retire at end of 2022

England forward Shaunagh Brown has announced that she will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the year.
21 December 2022

Ealing and Leicester offered place in Allianz Premier 15s but Sale, Worcester, Wasps and Darlington omitted

After going through the tender process to take part in the next cycle of the Allianz Premier 15s, Ealing Trailfinders and Leicester Tigers will take part in the league from 2023/24.
17 December 2022

Lydia Thompson Exclusive – Red Roses wing talks Black Ferns redemption, self-doubt and gratitude

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend, Red Roses wing Lydia Thompson spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her team’s road to the final, confidence and how injury in 2014 helped forge the 30-year-olds rugby career.
9 November 2022