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Cornwall Women Win First Twickenham Final, Earn Promotion
Sports3d ago

Cornwall Women Win First Twickenham Final, Earn Promotion

Cornwall Women's rugby team made history with a thrilling 46-27 victory over Durham at Twickenham Stadium, earning promotion to the top flight. The win marks an incredible journey for a team that was playing in the third tier just four years ago.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Cornwall Women Win First Twickenham Match, Earn Promotion
Sports3d ago

Cornwall Women Win First Twickenham Match, Earn Promotion

Cornwall's women's rugby team made history with a thrilling 46-27 victory over Durham at Twickenham, securing promotion to England's top division. The win comes just four years after the team competed in the third tier.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
77,120 Fans Set Women's Rugby Record at Twickenham
SportsApr 11

77,120 Fans Set Women's Rugby Record at Twickenham

England's Women's Six Nations match against Ireland drew over 77,000 fans to Twickenham Stadium, smashing attendance records and proving women's sports can fill the world's biggest venues. The electric atmosphere came just months after England won the World Cup at the same stadium.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Ireland Defeats England 42-21 in Record Six Nations Win
Global NewsFeb 21

Ireland Defeats England 42-21 in Record Six Nations Win

Ireland delivered their biggest victory ever against England at Twickenham, winning 42-21 to keep their championship dreams alive. The dominant performance showcased Irish rugby at its finest while reigniting hope for fans across the nation.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Women's Rugby World Cup Final Brought £48.5M to London
Solutions8h ago

Women's Rugby World Cup Final Brought £48.5M to London

A record-breaking 81,885 fans filled Twickenham Stadium to watch England defeat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final, generating nearly £50 million for London's economy. The match became the most-watched women's rugby game in UK television history.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
Two Rowers From One Club Win Top UK Athletic Awards
SportsApr 27

Two Rowers From One Club Win Top UK Athletic Awards

Twickenham Rowing Club celebrated an unprecedented double win as two of its members earned the highest honors in British rowing. Callum Dixon and Ben Pritchard took home Olympic and Paralympic Athlete of the Year awards for their remarkable 2025 seasons.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Rugby Veterans Raise £15K for Injured Players Charity
Community HeroesMay 31

Rugby Veterans Raise £15K for Injured Players Charity

A team of nearly 30 rugby veterans from Gloucestershire raised £15,000 for players suffering life-changing injuries, earning themselves a trip to play on hallowed ground at Twickenham Stadium. Their efforts support a charity that provides lifelong care for players whose passion for the sport changed their lives forever.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
England Women's Rugby Defends Title Before Record Crowd
SportsApr 9

England Women's Rugby Defends Title Before Record Crowd

England's women's rugby team returns to Twickenham Stadium this Saturday to defend their Six Nations title in front of 75,000 fans, setting a new tournament attendance record. The Red Roses are riding a historic 33-game winning streak since their World Cup victory last year.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Rugby Stars Join Lewis Moody's 500-Mile MND Fundraising Ride
Community HeroesApr 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 Sport2 min read
England Wins 34th Straight Game Before Record 77,120 Fans
SportsApr 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 victory2 min read
Rugby World Cup Winner Named Cumbria's Top Athlete
SportsApr 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 cup2 min read
England Draws Record 77,120 Fans in Women's Rugby Win
SportsApr 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 victory3 min read
Coach Hosts 24-Hour Livestream for Mental Health Charity
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Coach Hosts 24-Hour Livestream for Mental Health Charity

A Twickenham coach who recovered from burnout is hosting a 24-hour livestream featuring wellness experts to raise funds for Mind during Mental Health Awareness Week. The event builds on her 2024 stream that raised £2,000 and nearly doubles the time commitment.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
England's Ellie Kildunne: World Cup Winner Chasing Greatness
SportsJan 20

England's Ellie Kildunne: World Cup Winner Chasing Greatness

Rugby star Ellie Kildunne isn't satisfied with leading England to their first World Cup victory. The 26-year-old fullback is on a mission to become the greatest rugby player in the world, no qualifier needed.

Google: rugby world cup2 min read
Viral Mascot Harry Westlake Now England Rugby U18 Prospect
Community HeroesFeb 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 Sport2 min read
England Rugby Stars Rosie Galligan & Marlie Packer Expecting
SportsApr 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 cup2 min read
England Women's Rugby Wins 7th Straight Championship Title
SportsApr 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 victory2 min read
England's Arundell Scores Hat-Trick in Stunning Comeback
SportsFeb 8

England's Arundell Scores Hat-Trick in Stunning Comeback

Henry Arundell marked his return to international rugby with a spectacular first-half hat-trick as England opened their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 48-7 victory. The win extended England's winning streak to 12 consecutive Tests, showcasing the team's remarkable transformation under coach Steve Borthwick.

Sky Sports2 min read
Rugby player finally awarded England cap 44 years later
Community HeroesApr 8

Rugby player finally awarded England cap 44 years later

John Gadd played for England in 1982 and 1983 but never received official recognition. Now at 67, he's one of 47 players getting retrospective caps from the Rugby Football Union.

BBC Sport2 min read
England Awards Rugby Caps to 47 Players After 44 Years
Community HeroesApr 8

England Awards Rugby Caps to 47 Players After 44 Years

John Gadd played for England in 1982 and 1983 but never received official recognition. Now at 67, he's finally getting the international cap he earned over four decades ago.

BBC Sport2 min read

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