England Red Roses
England Red Roses are the women's national rugby team. They play their home matches at HQ, which holds 82,000.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| League | International |
|---|---|
| Head coach | John Mitchell |
| Home ground | Allianz Stadium Twickenham (HQ) |
| Capacity | 82,000 |
| Nearest station | Twickenham |
| Local derby | France (Le Crunch) |
| Marquee fixture | Six Nations home Grand Slam decider |
| Matchday pub | The Cabbage Patch - famous rugby pub Twickenham |
| Official website | https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/red-roses |
Honours
- Women's Rugby World Cup winners in 1994, 2014 and 2025
History
England's women's team played their first ever international on 5 April 1987 beating Wales 22-4 at Pontypool.
The Red Roses have won the Women's Rugby World Cup three times - in 1994 2014 and 2025.
Katy Daley-Mclean captained the side to its 2014 World Cup triumph and retired on 116 caps having scored 542 international points.
Under Simon Middleton the side achieved a record-breaking 30-match unbeaten run before John Mitchell led them to further consecutive wins.
The Red Roses beat Canada 33-13 in the 2025 World Cup final at Allianz Stadium in front of a record 81885 fans.
Recent seasons
The Red Roses won the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup by beating Canada 33-13 at Allianz Stadium in front of a record 81885 fans.
John Mitchell named Zoe Aldcroft as Red Roses captain ahead of the 2025 Women's Six Nations replacing Marlie Packer.
Ellie Kildunne was named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year for 2024 after scoring 14 tries in 10 tests.
England extended their record winning run to 33 matches with the World Cup final triumph.
Notable players
Greats of the past
- Katy Daley-Mclean
- Emily Scarratt
- Sarah Hunter
- Rocky Clark
- Maggie Alphonsi
- Sue Day
Current internationals
- Zoe Aldcroft
- Ellie Kildunne
- Marlie Packer
- Hannah Botterman
- Abby Dow
- Meg Jones
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Frequently asked questions
Where do England Red Roses play?
England Red Roses play at HQ, which holds 82,000. The nearest station is Twickenham.
What have England Red Roses won?
England Red Roses's honours include Women's Rugby World Cup winners in 1994, 2014 and 2025.
Who is the England Red Roses head coach?
England Red Roses are coached by John Mitchell.
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