Zoe Aldcroft is set to lead England at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil after being named Thursday as the team's captain for 2025. Gloucester-Hartpury lock Aldcroft, capped 58 times by England,

A former England rugby captain has said she started coaching so she can "give back" to the sport she has achieved so much in. Marlie Packer, 35, from Yeovil, Somerset, has taken over the girls and women's teams at Ashley Down RFC, based at Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre.

Zoe Aldcroft is the new England women's rugby captain, taking over from back row stalwart Marlie Packer, and will lead her country at the 2025 World Cup.

Marlie Packer has been replaced by Zoe Aldcroft as England Womens captain for 2025; Aldcroft will captain the Red Roses in the Six Nations and in a home World Cup; head coach John Mitchell cited the c

It's a big year for the Canadian women's rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England. Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one. The Canadian women climbed to second in the world rankings behind England in May after recording their first-ever victory over reigning World Cup champion New Zealand with a 22-19 decision to win the Pacific Four Series.

England have named forward Zoe Aldcroft as captain ahead of the Women's Six Nations Championship in March, with the World Cup to follow in August, the Rugby Football Union said on Thursday. Gloucester-Hartpury's Aldcroft,

Head coach John Mitchell names Zoe Aldcroft as England's captain for 2025, taking over from Marlie Packer with the World Cup looming.