England Women's

Simon Middleton Exclusive: Standout moments, England’s strength in depth and growing the game

TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright quizzed current Red Roses boss Simon Middleton on an array of different topics as England look to defend their Six Nations title and stretch their sensational winning run.
25 March 2022

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: 'It's probably been the toughest year in my career'

Injuries have meant the last 12 months have been frustrating for the England international, but she is focused on making 2022 a memorable year for both club and country.
4 February 2022

Women's rugby has shone over the last 12 months so what can the game achieve in 2022?

The Red Roses are heading into a World Cup year with confidence coursing through their veins, but it is not just on the pitch where positive strides have been made.
22 December 2021

Danielle Waterman Interview: It is important that players are appropriately supported

The Women’s Rugby Association (WRA) will act for Premier 15s players, plus Waterman also reflects on another strong year for the Red Roses.
14 December 2021

Simon Middleton named World Rugby Coach of the Year

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has been declared the winner of World Rugby Coach of the Year award.
7 December 2021

England Women thrash USA 89-0 to extend winning streak

England Women ran a 14-try riot as they trounced the United States 89-0 in their autumn internationals fixture at Sixways Stadium.
22 November 2021

Simon Middleton wants England to 'mark themselves in history'

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has challenged his side to make history as they trounced Canada 51-12 in their latest autumn internationals fixture at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

England Women overpower Canada with 51-12 win

Debutant wing Heather Cowell, Sarah Bern and Claudia McDonald scored two tries apiece as England Women overpowered Canada 51-12 at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

Clubmates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis meet on international stage

Ahead of England’s encounter with Canada at the Stoop, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens teammates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis who are facing one another on Sunday afternoon.
13 November 2021

England Women complete double over New Zealand with record win

England Women continued their impressive run as they completed a double over their New Zealand counterparts with a record 56-15 win in Northampton.
8 November 2021

Non-playing Reserve Column – There was an intense focus when Smith stepped out

After spending a weekend watching the rugby, Joe Harvey takes a further look at England’s 69-3 win over Tonga, as well as the Red Roses’ win over the All Blacks and Twickenham train station.
7 November 2021

Poppy Cleall to lead England against New Zealand

England number eight Poppy Cleall will lead the side for the first time as they face New Zealand in a rematch in Northampton on Sunday.
6 November 2021

Poppy Cleall captains Red Roses for the first time as they prepare to face New Zealand

Poppy Cleall gets the chance to lead her England side out on Sunday as they look to record back-to-back wins over New Zealand.
5 November 2021

England Women dominate New Zealand with 43-12 victory

England have made a strong statement ahead of next year's World Cup as they thrashed Black Ferns 43-12 in the autumn international opener in Exeter.
1 November 2021

Inside the University of Exeter pathway and why it is benefitting the Red Roses

England face world champions New Zealand on Sunday at Sandy Park and the Exeter influence is wider than just the venue for this opening autumn international.
29 October 2021

England's bid for 2025 World Cup receives government backing

England's bid for the 2025 World Cup has received a shot in the arm after receiving the backing from government.
27 October 2021

England to bid for 2025 Rugby World Cup

The Rugby Football Union has announced that they will be bidding for the hosting rights of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.
22 October 2021

England Women name 40-member training squad for autumn internationals

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-member training squad ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals.
7 October 2021

England vice-captain Emily Scarratt undergoes surgery on broken leg

England's preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup has been a dealt a blow as vice-captain Emily Scarratt underwent surgery on her broken leg.
7 September 2021

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher announces retirement

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher has announced her retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
5 September 2021