The Breakdown | Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 10:35 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against France

There are two contrasting schools of thought after England’s grand-slam clinchi…

Narrow win ‘ideal’ for England’s World Cup preparations, says Mitchell

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 23:40 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Red Roses win Six Nations after 43-42 victory over France
Coach believes Twickenham experience will help players

John Mitchell said England’s one-point win over France was the “ideal” test for his side…

Resilient England finally get test they needed

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 22:55 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

England head coach John Mitchell is glad his side got the test they needed before a home Rugby World Cup, with their 43-42 Women's Six Nations win over France to secure the Grand Slam.

England 43-42 France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live reaction

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 17:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at Twickenham
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“A lot of the decisions came…

England v France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 14:50 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at Twickenham
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Pressure is a privilege, so they say, and there is pressure on England at Twickenham today …

First Europe, then the world: Twickenham awaits in year of twin peaks for England

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 19:50 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014

There are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses w…

'World class' Sing ready for Grand Slam decider

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 16:10 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

Head coach John Mitchell says full-back Emma Sing is "world class" and is able to replace world player of the year Ellie Kildunne for England's Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium, T…

England v Scotland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union – live

found 2025 › Apr › 19 (Sat) @ 15:20 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Women’s Six Nations news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off
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Two years ago the criticism levelled at England was that their attack was predictable as they…

'Awesome' squad competition driving England's Six Nations bid

found 2025 › Apr › 19 (Sat) @ 05:45 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

England's depth is unmatched across the Women's Six Nations, with internal competition driving John Mitchell's side to a seventh championship in a row.

Shekells handed first start as England change nine

found 2025 › Apr › 16 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

Centre Jade Shekells will earn her first start for England as one of nine changes made by John Mitchell for Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Scotland in Leicester.