8 h. ago Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

France flanker handed 12-match suspensionManaé Feleu also banned owing to a high tackleThe France flanker Axelle Berthou­mieu has been banned for biting the ­Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their ­Women’s Rugby World Cup ­quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago England can be World Cup contenders in 2027, says new attack coach Lee Blackett

Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s revamped coaching team on a permanent basis ahead of the autumn series opener against Australia on November 1.

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33 h. ago Scotland tears after England World Cup defeat carry double meaning as cruel cut beckons

Scots suffer quarter-final defeat but team has come so far

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34 h. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, latest updates and reaction as Red Roses dominate

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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36 h. ago England vs Scotland live: Red Roses cruising in Women’s World Cup quarter

A place in the last four is on the line as Scotland look to upset their Six Nations rivals

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37 h. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup latest score, match stream and goal updates

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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39 h. ago England vs Scotland live: Red Roses bid to extend record unbeaten run in Women’s World Cup quarter

A place in the last four is on the line as Scotland look to upset their Six Nations rivals

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39 h. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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47 h. ago How to watch England vs Scotland for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Rugby World Cup today

The Red Roses look to book a place in the semi-finals

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63 h. ago England confirm major changes to coaching staff as Lee Blackett joins from Bath

The arrival of highly-rated attack coach Blackett sees Richard Wigglesworth take on a new role in charge of defence

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69 h. ago England’s coaching duo looking to orchestrate history on home soil to raise up women in rugby

Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows pinpoint when it all clicked for Red Roses ahead of their World Cup quarter-final Earning the right to win each game may be the Red Roses’ mantra at this Rugby World Cup but making history on home soil is the goal Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows are working to orchestrate. England’s assistant coaches describe themselves as complementary, bringing diverse experience that creates a “good blend” alongside the forwards coach, Louis Deacon, and the head coach, John Mitchell, with the Red Roses unbeaten under the New Zealander’s tenure.In a hotel meeting room on the outskirts of Bristol as England enter the business end of the tournament, Hunter and Meadows explain how the coaching setup offers “different lenses” for tactics and planning. The duo have brought a sharp, strategic edge to the hosts’ defence and attack and for 40 minutes they range over a series of topics, including picking in which game this England side have come closest to perfection. Continue rea...

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2 d. ago England turn to ‘Miss Versatility’ with Ellie Kildunne ruled out of World Cup quarter

Helena Rowland appears primed to step in at full-back against Scotland, with the versatile playmaker an option right across John Mitchell’s backline

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2 d. ago The circumstances that give Scotland hope of springing a World Cup shock against England

Scotland will hope to cause a shock as they take on England in the last eight after a tournament defined by their togetherness amid adversity

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland: Zoe Aldcroft returns to lead Red Roses in World Cup quarter

Skipper recovers from knee injury as Holly Aitchison makes first start of the tournament at fly-half

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3 d. ago The key change that turned Tatyana Heard into England’s centre linchpin

Exclusive interview: At the heart of England’s World Cup quest, the inside centre reflects on a challenging journey into the Red Roses fold, her partnership with Meg Jones and the importance of decompressing

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4 d. ago England maintain same approach as Red Roses prepare for Scotland clash

Three flawless pool-stage wins sets up a quarter-final clash with a familiar foe

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4 d. ago Thomas Tuchel sends World Cup warning to missing England stars

Tuchel ready to take 'brave decisions' on big names after Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer sit out win in Serbia

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel sends warning to England's big names with 'brave' World Cup selection vow

England manager Thomas Tuchel was without a host of his star players in the recent international break, but recorded the most impressive win of his reign away at Serbia

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel offers insight into England World Cup dream 35 years in the making

England manager Thomas Tuchel recalled his vivid memories of Italia 90 as the Three Lions suffered penalty agony and now has the chance to end 60 years of hurt

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel brings an end to England's identity crisis but tough choices remain

Tuchel has lift-off after Serbia win but the England boss still faces some difficult decisions ahead of the World Cup next summer

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