39 m. ago Captain Zoe Aldcroft returns as England reveal team for Scotland quarter

Aldcroft returns in the back row as Helena Rowland steps in for an injured Ellie Kildunne at full-back

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6 h. 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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17 h. 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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18 h. ago What channel is England v Scotland on? TV and live stream details for Rugby World Cup quarter

How to watch England v Scotland

Sport

27 h. ago Wales' seven huge rugby talents to emerge in England as coaches now very excited

There are a number of very talented Welsh youngsters based at English clubs

Sport

42 h. ago Tom Curry to miss start of Prem Rugby season after wrist surgery

The Sale flanker had an operation on a long-term ligament problem after the British and Irish Lions tour

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44 h. ago Tom Curry could be fit for England’s Autumn Series after wrist surgery

The Sale flanker had an operation on a long-term ligament problem.

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44 h. ago Steve Borthwick urged by club coaches to rest England’s Lions during autumn internationals

Players could be rested for matches on welfare groundsLions squad mandated 10 weeks off after summer tourSteve Borthwick has been urged to consider resting British & Irish Lions players during England’s autumn internationals campaign on welfare grounds by Prem Rugby head coaches.Players who appeared on the Lions tour in Australia over the summer were mandated 10 weeks off, ensuring they will miss the first two rounds of the new season and be available for three before England begin their November campaign against the Wallabies. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as 'safe haven' to help combat suicide

Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide

Events

66 h. ago Putin's lover 'channels Kate Middleton' as she 'comes out' as Russia's First Lady

Alina Kabaeva, the secret girlfriend of Vladimir Putin, is considering going public with their relationship - finally officially confirming what many people have known for years

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69 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Jac Morgan reunited with England star after unlikely bond emerged

The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond

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3 d. ago The Breakdown | England’s juggernaut must be wary of wheels coming off as World Cup stakes rise

Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more World Cup heartbreakIt was the basketball great Kobe Bryant who best summed up the precarious status of the dead cert. His multi-talented LA Lakers team came into the 2004 NBA finals as clear favourites to beat the less fashionable Detroit Pistons only to lose 4-1 in the series. “Talent doesn’t get it done, you have to be able to execute,” reflected Bryant. “When you have talent AND you execute, that’s when you win.”In other words there is no such thing in sport as an absolute certainty, no matter how good you are. Pretty much everyone is assuming England’s women will prevail at the current Rugby World Cup on the basis they have been unbeatable for the last few years. A record-equalling 30 wins on the trot, however, does not automatically guarantee fulfilment over the next three weekends. The knockout stages have arrived and, to a great extent, the tournament starts here. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton channels Princess Diana while cheering on England at the rugby

Kate seemingly took a leaf out of Princess Diana's style book as the ensemble she wore to the rugby on the weekend was strikingly similar to one of her late mother-in-law's iconic looks.

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4 d. ago Pressure from Australia ‘exactly what England wanted’, says Natasha Hunt

Red Roses failed to score in first half-hour of pool match‘We didn’t know we needed that, but it’s fantastic for us’The pressure England faced in their final World Cup pool match against Australia was “exactly what the team wanted and something they didn’t know they needed”, according to the Red Roses scrum-half Natasha Hunt.England were tested by Australia in Brighton on Saturday, with Jo Yapp’s side scoring the first try of the contest and preventing their opponents from scoring until the 33rd ­minute. ­England ultimately solved the ­problems they encountered to pull away in the second half to win 47-7 and set up a quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Natasha Hunt: England will benefit from feeling pressure against Australia

The hosts overcame a difficult start to win convincingly in their World Cup pool decider.

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5 d. ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton receives three cheers from delighted Australian rugby players after surprising them in their locker room after England game

In a sweet moment the Princess of Wales was met with cheers and admiration from the Australian women's rugby team after a gripping World Cup clash against England on Saturday

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5 d. ago England make case for the defence after Australia win — but key decision looms for Scotland quarter

Even on a day where their attack and set-piece malfunctioned, the Red Roses’ defence ensured Australia did not make inroads

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5 d. ago Red Roses must relish unfamiliar pressure in quest for World Cup glory | Andy Bull

England’s final group match put the hosts in the rare position of a close encounter – but they passed the test in the endYou can measure a good team by how many they’ve won, or you can measure them by how many they might have lost but didn’t. The Red Roses are well ahead on the first count, they’re on a 30-match winning streak now, and have suffered just the one, solitary, defeat in the last six years.But it’s less clear what their other tally is. Their one-point victory over France in the final match of this year’s Six Nations was the only time they’ve had to confront the possibility of losing in the last few months, and even in that match they led from start to finish. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England star Ellie Kildunne to miss Scotland World Cup showdown with head injury

The 2024 world player of the year was forced off early in the second period against Australia.

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5 d. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Latest results, standings and knockout fixtures as England unbeaten in pool play

High expectations as England bid to win on home soil

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