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Rugby World Cup Winner Named Cumbria's Top Athlete
Sports•Apr 24

Rugby World Cup Winner Named Cumbria's Top Athlete

England rugby star Abbie Ward, who helped make history winning the Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham, earned her home county's highest sporting honor. The Cumbrian native says she was inspired by fellow award winners at the 2026 ceremony.

Google: rugby world cup•2 min read
Rugby Legend Lewis Moody's 500-Mile Ride to Fight MND
Community Heroes•Apr 23

Rugby Legend Lewis Moody's 500-Mile Ride to Fight MND

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody is cycling 500 miles to deliver the ball for a major championship match, rallying his World Cup-winning teammates to raise money for motor neurone disease research just months after his own diagnosis.

Google: rugby world cup•3 min read
Rugby Stars Join Lewis Moody's 500-Mile MND Fundraising Ride
Community Heroes•Apr 22

Rugby Stars Join Lewis Moody's 500-Mile MND Fundraising Ride

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, diagnosed with MND last September, is leading a seven-day, 500-mile cycling challenge with his 2003 World Cup-winning teammates to raise funds for motor neurone disease research. The ride ends at Twickenham's final match in June, channeling the same fighting spirit that once defined his playing career into finding a cure.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Bristol's Millie David, 20, Makes England Rugby Debut
Sports•Apr 22

Bristol's Millie David, 20, Makes England Rugby Debut

A young rugby star who couldn't find words when told she'd represent her country will finally wear the Red Roses jersey this Saturday. Millie David's journey from watching England matches in college to playing alongside her heroes shows dreams really do come true.

BBC Sport•2 min read
England Scores 12 Tries in Dominant Six Nations Victory
Sports•Apr 18

England Scores 12 Tries in Dominant Six Nations Victory

England's women's rugby team delivered a stunning performance at Murrayfield, scoring 12 tries against Scotland to keep their Six Nations championship dreams alive. The commanding victory showcases the Red Roses' continued excellence in international rugby.

BBC Sport•2 min read
World Cup Star Ellie Kildunne Breaks Silence on Recovery
Community Heroes•Apr 15

World Cup Star Ellie Kildunne Breaks Silence on Recovery

England rugby champion Ellie Kildunne is speaking out about overcoming disordered eating and body dysmorphia to help others facing similar struggles. Her journey from isolation to healing shows how asking one simple question can save a life.

BBC Sport•2 min read
England Wins 34th Straight Game Before Record 77,120 Fans
Sports•Apr 12

England Wins 34th Straight Game Before Record 77,120 Fans

World champions England extended their winning streak to 34 games with a victory in front of the largest Women's Six Nations crowd ever. The match marked a triumphant return to Twickenham since their World Cup win six months ago.

Google: world cup victory•2 min read
England Draws Record 77,120 Fans in Women's Rugby Win
Sports•Apr 11

England Draws Record 77,120 Fans in Women's Rugby Win

Over 77,000 fans packed Twickenham Stadium for England's Women's Six Nations opener, setting a new championship attendance record. The world champions extended their winning streak to 34 games in their first match since lifting the World Cup trophy.

Google: world cup victory•3 min read
England's Women's Rugby Team Eyes 8th Straight Six Nations
Sports•Apr 10

England's Women's Rugby Team Eyes 8th Straight Six Nations

Fresh off a historic World Cup win in front of 82,000 fans, England's women's rugby team starts their quest for an unprecedented eighth consecutive Six Nations championship this Saturday. With 25 World Cup champions returning and a new captain leading the charge, the dominant squad continues their world record 33-game winning streak.

Google: world cup victory•2 min read
England Women's Rugby Wins 7th Straight Championship Title
Sports•Apr 10

England Women's Rugby Wins 7th Straight Championship Title

The England women's rugby team continues its historic winning streak, claiming their seventh consecutive Six Nations championship with 25 World Cup champions returning to defend their crown. With 33 straight test victories and a new captain leading the charge, they're proving women's sports excellence knows no limits.

Google: world cup victory•2 min read
Rugby Star's Mental Health Comeback Wins World Cup
Community Heroes•Apr 9

Rugby Star's Mental Health Comeback Wins World Cup

After losing her England contract, Emma Sing turned to sports psychology and fought her way back to become a World Cup champion. Now she's encouraging athletes everywhere to ask for help when they need it.

Google: rugby world cup•3 min read
England Rugby Stars Rosie Galligan & Marlie Packer Expecting
Sports•Apr 9

England Rugby Stars Rosie Galligan & Marlie Packer Expecting

World Cup champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer are celebrating a new kind of victory as they prepare to welcome their baby this October. The engaged couple joins a growing wave of England rugby players balancing elite sports careers with motherhood.

Google: rugby world cup•2 min read
World Cup Winners Packer & Galligan Expecting Baby in October
Sports•Apr 8

World Cup Winners Packer & Galligan Expecting Baby in October

England rugby champions Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan are adding a new teammate to their family. The engaged couple, who won the 2023 Women's Rugby World Cup together, announced they're expecting a baby this October.

BBC Sport•2 min read
World Cup Star Ellie Kildunne on Finding Joy After Victory
Community Heroes•Apr 8

World Cup Star Ellie Kildunne on Finding Joy After Victory

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne is opening up about the emotional challenges that followed her World Cup triumph and how she's rediscovering her passion for the game. Her honest words are helping athletes everywhere understand that it's normal to feel lost after reaching a peak.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Emily Scarratt: Female Coaches Change Women's Rugby
Community Heroes•Apr 6

Emily Scarratt: Female Coaches Change Women's Rugby

England rugby legend Emily Scarratt is breaking barriers as the Red Roses' new attack coach, proving that women coaching women makes a powerful difference. With just 32% female coaches at the last World Cup, her promotion alongside former teammate Sarah Hunter signals real progress in the sport.

BBC Sport•3 min read
Tara Jones Makes History as First Female Super League Referee
Community Heroes•Mar 23

Tara Jones Makes History as First Female Super League Referee

A former England rugby player will become the first woman to referee a men's Super League match this Saturday, capping a 12-year journey from player to groundbreaking official. Tara Jones receives her MBE this week before taking charge of the Wigan Warriors vs Huddersfield Giants game.

BBC Sport•2 min read
England Rugby Captain Zoe Stratford Expecting First Baby
Sports•Mar 19

England Rugby Captain Zoe Stratford Expecting First Baby

World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford announced she's expecting her first child in September, seven months after leading England's Red Roses to victory on home soil. The 29-year-old joins two other England teammates celebrating pregnancy news this year.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Rugby Legend Lewis Moody Opens Up About MND Journey
Community Heroes•Mar 3

Rugby Legend Lewis Moody Opens Up About MND Journey

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody is sharing his experience living with motor neurone disease, bringing hope through honesty. His openness with former teammate Ben Youngs highlights the power of friendship during life's toughest challenges.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Rugby Players Feel Safe After Head Injury Revolution
Community Heroes•Mar 3

Rugby Players Feel Safe After Head Injury Revolution

England rugby stars say dramatic changes in concussion protocols have transformed player safety over the past 15 years. What was once a "get up and carry on" culture now prioritizes brain health with cutting-edge monitoring and medical care.

BBC Sport•3 min read
Viral Mascot Harry Westlake Now England Rugby U18 Prospect
Community Heroes•Feb 27

Viral Mascot Harry Westlake Now England Rugby U18 Prospect

Eleven years after a six-year-old's passionate anthem singing went viral, Harry Westlake is training with England's Under-18 rugby squad. The boy who once asked captain Chris Robshaw if he was ready might finally get to play alongside his heroes.

BBC Sport•2 min read

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