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Red Roses name team for World Cup semi-final

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach John Mitchell had made four changes to his Red Roses side to play France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate, Bristol on Saturday (KO 3.30pm). Full-back Ellie...

Red Roses name their team to play Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Zoe Aldcroft will return to action on Sunday as the Red Roses take on Scotland in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol (KO 4pm). The 28-year-old...

Scotland forced to make squad change ahead of QFs

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has been forced to replace Elliann Clarke with Christine Belisle in his squad of 32 ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final with England. Belisle is...

Bonar set for 50th cap against Canada in Pool decider

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sarah Bonar is poised to earn her 50th cap as Scotland face Canada in their final match of Pool B in the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday 6 September at Sandy Park, Exeter, kick-off 12pm...

Red Roses team to play Samoa in 2025 Rugby World Cup

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has made 13 changes to his starting XV to take on Samoa at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (KO 5pm). Jess Breach, who is one try away from 50 for her country,...

Martin to start for Scotland Women against Fiji

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Bryan Easson has made one change to the starting line-up ahead of Scotland’s second Pool B match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup against Fiji, this Saturday, 30 August at Salford...

Scotland team named for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Bryan Easson has named his squad for Scotland’s opening fixture at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 against Wales, this Saturday 23 August – kick-off 2.45pm at Salford...

USA Women’s Eagles Squad names to kick off Rugby World Cup in England

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA Women's Eagles Head Coach Sione Fukofuka and staff have announced the 23-player squad set to take on host nation England in the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.   With over...

Red Roses team to play USA in Women's Rugby World Cup opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has finally arrived with the Red Roses set to take on USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in the tournament opener. Head coach John Mitchell has made...

Scotland squad named for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Bryan Easson has today named his 32-player squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, to be held in England from this month. Captain Rachel Malcolm leads a selection...