England full-back Ellie Kildunne is leaving Harlequins at the end of the season after five years. The 26-year-old, a key figure in England's Rugby World Cup win, cited the need for an environment where she can be herself and thrive.
Jo Yapp, former England captain and current RFU women’s pathway head, appointed as the first head coach for the British & Irish Lions women’s tour to New Zealand in 2027, aiming to lead a combined team from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales against the Black Ferns in three Tests.
England's Women's rugby team secured their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, demonstrating squad depth amidst numerous injuries. This victory is seen as a crucial step towards defending their 2029 Rugby World Cup title, with the team aiming for continuous improvement and further development of new talent.
England's Red Roses clinched their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam with a 43-28 victory over France. Despite facing early challenges and defensive questions, the team extended their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests, showcasing resilience and emerging talent.
England secured their eighth successive Six Nations crown with a hard-fought 29-21 victory over France, demonstrating resilience and quality despite significant adversity. The win highlighted individual brilliance and team resolve, earning praise for maintaining excellence at the highest level.
L'équipe de France féminine de rugby a de nouveau échoué en finale du Tournoi des Six Nations, s'inclinant 28-43 face à l'Angleterre le 17 mai à Bordeaux. Les Bleues terminent deuxièmes pour la septième fois consécutive.
L'équipe de France féminine de rugby s'est inclinée face à l'Angleterre (28-43) lors du Tournoi des Six Nations. Malgré une belle réaction en seconde mi-temps, les Bleues n'ont pu empêcher le Grand Chelem des Red Roses.
England's Red Roses secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam in a row, defeating France in the final match. Despite facing injuries, the team showcased dominance with standout performances from Ellie Kildunne and Amy Cokayne.
France are set to challenge England's dominance in the Women's Six Nations final on Sunday, aiming to break a six-year runner-up streak and end England's 37-game winning run. Despite England's strong record, they face challenges with injuries and retirements, while France boasts strong defensive statistics and an in-form attack.
Liz Crake joins England's squad for the Six Nations grand slam decider against France due to Kelsey Clifford's injury, highlighting the team's depth challenges amid injuries and part-time player contributions.
Ruby Tui, a New Zealand rugby legend, predicts France will defeat England in the Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider, praising France’s unpredictable style and hoping to end England’s seven-year trophy hold.
Italy 33-61 EnglandPacker scores four to set up possible France showdownMarlie Packer may have made her England debut 18 years ago but she is playing some of her best rugby with the openside flanker once again key as the Red Roses set up a potential grand slam showdown against France next Sunday. The former England captain has won back the starting shirt because of the unavailability of other players after falling down the pecking order in the international setup.At the World Cup last year Packer only played one match, which came against Samoa in the pool stage. She has said she will be there for the team that “means so much” to her in whatever capacity she is needed by the head coach, John Mitchell, but is proving she can still do more than a good job in a white shirt. The 36-year-old scored four tries in sunny Parma and also brought her leadership experience too. She played in her 116th game against Italy with the other two back-rowers both having less than 10 caps. Continue reading...
England veteran flanker Marlie Packer scores four tries to help the Red Roses thrash Italy in Parma and remain on course for an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title.
Home T20 World Cup and a historic Lord’s Test loom for Charlotte Edwards but with selection questions mountingHistoric occasions are like buses: you spend ages twiddling your thumbs and then two come along at once. England have waited nine years for another home World Cup, wallowing all the while in memories of their win in 2017, and almost a century for a maiden women’s Test at Lord’s. Now both are being thrust upon them over the space of a single month, from 12 June to 13 July, in a true summer bonanza for women’s cricket.First, though, a T20 World Cup dress rehearsal: three one-day internationals against New Zealand, followed by three Twenty20s against the same opposition, and another three against India. The 50-over series, which begins on Sunday in Durham, feels a little as if it has been plonked thoughtlessly into the calendar. The wicketkeeper Kira Chathli and all-rounder Jodi Grewcock could make their England debuts – after all, the head coach, Charlotte Edwards, promised us she would “look to the future” after England’s drubbing in last year’s 50-over World Cup semi-final. But right now, no one in the England management has much bandwidth to plan for anything other than the possibility of reaching a home final at Lord’s on 5 July. Continue reading...
Red Roses are reaping rewards of investment with call for others to follow their lead to increase jeopardyA world record winning streak stretched to 36 matches, no defeats in the Six Nations since 2018 and none at all since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final: England’s dominance of women’s rugby is undeniable but is it bad for the game?Before addressing that question as England prepare for their penultimate 2026 Six Nations match against Italy in Parma on Saturday, another needs to be answered – why are the world champions so dominant? The simple answer is the investment made by the Rugby Football Union. Of course the big player pool and talent play a huge part but they have been able to develop professionally since full-time contracts were announced in 2018. Alongside they have invested in marketing, getting sponsorships and gradually building crowds by showcasing the team across the country. Continue reading...
Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.
Ireland women's rugby team fell to a 10th consecutive defeat against France at Stade Marcel-Michelin, missing a golden opportunity for revenge following their Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit. Ireland had three first-half tries disallowed and a missed penalty, while France's dominant defence - making 240 tackles with 94% success rate - secured victory. The result leaves Ireland unlikely to finish higher than third in the Six Nations, nine years since their last win over France.
England's Red Roses secured their 36th consecutive win with an 11th straight victory over Wales in the Six Nations. Captain Meg Jones, born in Cardiff with Welsh fluency, scored twice at Ashton Gate while leading the team to the Triple Crown. Wales scored a record 24 points in the defeat, with England prevailing despite losing Sadia Kabeya to injury early on.
England defeated Wales 62-24 in the women's Six Nations, with captain Meg Jones starring in the victory. Wales showed improvement, scoring their highest ever points against England despite the loss.
20-year-old winger Millie David scores a try on her first England appearance, giving the Red Roses a 12-0 lead over Wales in the 2026 Women's Six Nations match at Ashton Gate.
Updates from Ashton Gate; kick-off 2.15pm BST Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | Mail DanielAnother yarn from Sarah. In this one she hears from young Millie David who makes her Red Roses debut on the wing today. Continue reading...
Millie David, the 20-year-old Bristol Bears wing, will make her senior England debut against Wales at Ashton Gate. The breakthrough player of the season expressed her excitement and determination ahead of the match.
Millie David, 20, will make her England debut against Wales in the Women's Six Nations. The Bristol Bears wing finished joint top of PWR try-scoring last season and qualifies for Australia through her father but has chosen to represent England, inspired by watching Red Roses at college.
Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who qualifies for Australia through her father, finished joint top of the Premier 15s try-scoring standings last season and has been rewarded for her fine form. England continue to search for a long-term back-three combination following World Cup winner Abby Dow's retirement, with Claudia Moloney-MacDonald also starting on the wing and Ellie Kildunne restored to full-back.
