It was fitting that after the Lionesses paraded along The Mall with the Euro 2025 trophy, the players were dropped off at Twickenham Stadium.There were a few bleary eyes and sore heads after two days of partying,

Red Roses have extra spring in step for home World Cup after Lionesses success this summer; England target first world title since 2014; Tournament favourites start campaign against USA in Sunderland

Minutes before they step out onto the field, England’s Red Roses will not just have the rallying words of coach John Mitchell ringing in their ears. They will also have passionate words and

England have named an unchanged starting line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against the USA in Sunderland on Friday.

England have named an unchanged side from their final warm-up game for their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday. Red Roses boss John Mitchell has kept faith with the same starting 15 from the 40-6 victory over France,

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history could change the rugby landscape - even if some familiar challenges remain

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England head into their home World Cup as red-hot favourites amid record-breaking ticket sales and optimism of women’s rugby hitting new heights. The formidable Red Roses have swept aside all before them since suffering defeat to New Zealand in the final of the 2022 tournament.

The 28-year-old centre, whose last World Cup appearance was in 2017, will start for England at a home tournament the year after both her parents died.

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup arrives in the UK, Jodie Ounsley, 24, from Yorkshire, shares how she defied expectations – and why more women should give the sport a try

The 39-year-old retired from rugby in 2023, finishing her career as England’s most capped player with 141 appearances and is now their defence coach.