England, Aldcroft and Rugby World Cup

Red Roses make captaincy change with Zoe Aldcroft appointed ahead of home World Cup
Zoe Aldcroft has been appointed Red Roses captain as England make a major change as they enter the year of a home Rugby World Cup. Gloucester-Hartpury lock Aldcroft replaces flanker Marlie Packer, who had served in the role for two years and will remain as one of two vice captains to the new skipper alongside centre Meg Jones.
Aldcroft named England captain ahead of 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup
Zoe Aldcroft is set to lead England at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil after being named Thursday as the team's captain for 2025. Gloucester-Hartpury lock Aldcroft, capped 58 times by England,
England rugby captain inspiring girls through coaching
A former England rugby captain has said she started coaching so she can "give back" to the sport she has achieved so much in. Marlie Packer, 35, from Yeovil, Somerset, has taken over the girls and women's teams at Ashley Down RFC, based at Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre.
Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England women's rugby captain, set to lead Red Roses at 2025 World Cup
Zoe Aldcroft is the new England women's rugby captain, taking over from back row stalwart Marlie Packer, and will lead her country at the 2025 World Cup.
Zoe Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer as England captain in Women's World Cup year
Marlie Packer has been replaced by Zoe Aldcroft as England Womens captain for 2025; Aldcroft will captain the Red Roses in the Six Nations and in a home World Cup; head coach John Mitchell cited the c
'World class' Yorkshirewoman Zoe Aldcroft named Red Roses captain in women's rugby union's biggest year
If England’s Red Roses are to lift the Rugby World Cup later this year, it is a Yorkshirewoman who will be the first to get her hands on the trophy.
Rugby-Aldcroft replaces Packer as England women's captain
England have named forward Zoe Aldcroft as captain ahead of the Women's Six Nations Championship in March, with the World Cup to follow in August, the Rugby Football Union said on Thursday. Gloucester-Hartpury's Aldcroft,
Stuart Hogg avoids jail: Here is the sinister side of Scotland’s rugby ‘wizard’
Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland captain, received a one-year community payback order for abusing his wife, in a sentence ...
Antoine Dupont questions 'logic' of South African travel in Champions Cup
In December's second round of games in the former European Cup, the Sharks and Stormers sent weakened teams for games in ...
Victoria set to be snubbed completely from 2027 Rugby World Cup with Sydney to host final
Victoria is set to be snubbed from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Sydney’s Accor Stadium reportedly chosen to host the final.
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Rugby World Cup 2023 draw: When is it? How does it work? Which teams are in each band?
The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place on Monday, a little over 13 months after the Springboks lifted the trophy in Tokyo. Could England go one better this time around and lift the ...
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Abbie Ward hoping to emulate Lionesses as Red Roses target 2025 World Cup triumph - 'Why can't we do that for rugby?'
Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward is hoping to follow in the footsteps of The Lionesses' iconic European Championship triumph by ...
Rugby chief backs ‘trailblazer’ Ilona Maher to fuel Women’s World Cup fever
LONDON – World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin believes social media sensation Ilona Maher is ideally placed to excite fans ...
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LIVE SCORING | Champions Cup: Sharks v Toulouse
Keep track of the live scoring as the Sharks take on Toulouse in a headline Champions Cup fixture at Kings Park on Saturday.
Referee quits in wake of Mack Hansen comments – why this is a tough lesson for rugby
Winger’s comments have been reported as tipping point for Chris Busby, with personal reasons also ultimately contributing to ...