Zoe Aldcroft has been appointed Red Roses captain as England make a major change as they enter the year of a home Rugby World Cup. Gloucester-Hartpury lock Aldcroft replaces flanker Marlie Packer, who had served in the role for two years and will remain as one of two vice captains to the new skipper alongside centre Meg Jones.

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,

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.

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,

Zoe Aldcroft will replace Marlie Packer as the England captain for this year’s Women’s Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.