England Rugby

"It's a dream come true... They've stood where the greats have stood." More than 350 Year 7 girls from local schools received the incredible opportunity of playing rugby - for the first time, as well! - on the hallowed turf of Allianz Stadium as part of the Love Rugby Showcase, sponsored by Continental. And just to add to the inspiration levels, Women's Rugby World Cup winners Rachael Burford, Abbie Ward and Tatyana Heard were all in attendance as well!

Bringing a whole new meaning to team building! Our Women's Rugby World Cup winners have been immortalised as Lego figurines at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort - and who better to check it out than Marlie Packer, Rosie Galligan & Oliver!? The display, which uses more than 1,000 bricks and over 40 hours to construct, recreates all 32 members of the squad in Lego form and will remain on display in Miniland for the rest of October.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of former England Sevens coach, Warren Abrahams

The A team 👊 The coaching set-up for the upcoming England men's A team fixtures is announced, with head of men's player pathways Mark Mapletoft at the helm, supported by some of the best coaches from PREM Rugby and the RFU. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eG-8jszA

"She looks just like me, down to her curls, her custom boots and her Red Roses Barbie ball..." Fresh from winning the Women's Rugby World Cup, Ellie Kildunne is now the proud owner of her own one-of-a-kind bespoke Barbie doll! The partnership between the Red Roses and Barbie has seen Mattel provide funding to help increase access girls' to clubs and coaching across England, as well as the launch of a new apparel range, produced by Castore. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezM_PzgP England Rugby x Mattel EMEA

England Rugby has published its new action plan for the women and girls game. Every Rose: Our Time sets out to deliver on the next era of growth for rugby in England as we look to build on the success of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

The speech delivered by our executive director for the women's game Alex Teasdale at the launch of our new Every Rose: Our Time action plan.

Introducing Every Rose: Our Time, a five-year action plan to build on the success of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and drive the next era of growth for women and girls’ rugby in England. Read the strategy: http://bit.ly/3VNopLH

Everyone at England Rugby is saddened to learn that former captain Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. All of our thoughts are with Lewis, his family and friends as they come to terms with this diagnosis. We will be offering both practical and emotional support, and know the entire rugby community will stand with them at this incredibly difficult time. We encourage people to show their support through the fundraising initiatives now being set up and available through Go Fund Me. https://lnkd.in/eQgR6twH

They paved the way. Fought the battles. Transformed the sport. Thank you to the Pioneers of women's rugby in England. Read their stories now: https://lnkd.in/eiv8YDTP