England defence coach Sarah Hunter has said the Red Roses have “worked harder than ever before” as they prepare for Friday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the USA in Sunderland.
England have confirmed their starting lineup for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States this Friday at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, expecting a record attendance of over 40,000.
England Rugby’s women’s team, the Red Roses, have partnered with Mattel’s Barbie brand in a first-of-its-kind collaboration aimed at encouraging girls to stay engaged in sport.
Australia’s Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with star playmaker Charlotte Caslick ruled out of the opening stages due to a broken ankle.
The 21-year-old says she is ‘very thankful’ to be a part of the reformed England Students Women’s programme as one of Leicester’s new recruits looks to the future with optimism.
Gloucester-Hartpury's Andrew Ford will be assisted by Exeter Chiefs' Poppy Leitch as the England Students Women's programme returns for the first time in two decades.