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Women's Rugby World Cup

England name 42-player World Cup training squad

CORK, IRELAND: APRIL 12: The England team during team presentations before the Ireland v England, Women's Six Nations Rugby match at Virgin Media Park on April 12th, 2025, in Cork, Ireland. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

England Head Coach John Mitchell has named 42 players which make up his 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup training squad, including two Under-20 players.

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The squad, comprising of 23 forwards and 19 backs, assembled at Hazelwood on Monday 2nd June for the Red Roses‘ first training camp of the summer after a period of rest following the Six Nations Championship.

34 of the 42 featured during England’s Grand Slam-winning Women’s Six Nations campaign.

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England Women’s Rugby World Cup training squad:

Forwards
Zoe Aldcroft
Lark Atkin-Davies
Sarah Bern
Hannah Botterman
Georgia Brock
Abi Burton
May Campbell
Mackenzie Carson
Kelsey Clifford
Amy Cokayne
Maddie Feaunati
Rosie Galligan
Lizzie Hanlon
Lilli Ives Campion
Sadia Kabeya
Alex Matthews
Maud Muir
Cath O’Donnell
Marlie Packer
Simi Pam
Connie Powell
Morwenna Talling
Abbie Ward

Backs
Holly Aitchison
Jess Breach
Millie David*
Abby Dow
Zoe Harrison
Tatyana Heard
Natasha Hunt
Megan Jones
Ellie Kildunne
Claudia MacDonald
Lucy Packer
Sarah Parry*
Flo Robinson
Helena Rowland
Emily Scarratt
Jade Shekells
Emma Sing
Mia Venner
Ella Wyrwas

*Denotes Under-20s player

Players rehabbing an injury: Mackenzie Carson (ankle), Ellie Kildunne (hamstring), Claudia MacDonald (knee), Abbie Ward (toe) will all continue their return to fitness in camp.

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CN 36 days ago

Really disappointed for Sarah Beckett, it must be heartbreaking to miss out on 2 RWCs having represented throughout 6N. At least Mo Hunt avoided that fate

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GP 5 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

I agree. Clarke comes off a lack lustre campaign with the Blues. Emoni should be there.

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BA 22 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Do the same things but hopefully better with some jackals added in and is a legit wing cover but not a 13 and that is one reason why Reiko starting on wing if somehow they go really well and depending who has been going better reckon either QT Jim might get a start next week?

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Icefarrow 30 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

You don’t get into the squad unless you’ve proven yourself. You’re just throwing out strawman arguments rn.

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Jfp123 33 minutes ago
France push All Blacks to 80th minute in narrow Dunedin defeat

There are plenty of people outside France who are interested in the Top14, me for one, and listen to the Boks Office on the quality of Toulouse/Bordeaux and the Champions Cup. I recommend any rugby lover try it!

The French changed their system - the episode on French depth from the great Squidge is very interesting on the subject, so using the past as guide to the future isn’t reliable, the world moves on!

I can understand your disappointment in not seeing the top French players live, but not everything revolves around NZ. France is, in fact, doing what most others are doing. They’re not an outlier. Hardly anyone is fielding their A team at the moment. None of the four teams missing Lions, obviously, but Argentina and Italy were resting some of their best players in their last matches too, but I haven’t heard Saffas, England, or Japan, for example, complaining.

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Icefarrow 34 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

He played 23 last week genius, plus 3 more this week. That only leaves 7 more main squad members to play, if all are fit. 9 if he wants to give injury cover a go as well.

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Chiefs Mana 34 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

6-2 split to deal with that

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Chiefs Mana 35 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

He’s a good defensive 13, can’t have two below average distributors in a midfield together so him and Jordie don’t mesh. Hasn’t played wing for a few laps so think he’s earned a bit of rope

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Js 42 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

If I was Razor Reiko would be in the stands. Can’t play 13 effectively and based on last week….

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TL 55 minutes ago
All eyes on the Brumbies' power as Racing-bound Taniela Tupou's Lion dream fades

What do you reckon Nick—the Brumbies did themselves proud? I thought it was a performance that 1995 lot would have been pleased with. Hope for Aust rugby yet!

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NH 59 minutes ago
The leading candidates for the Wallabies' No.10 jersey with Lolesio injured

Couldn’t agree more John, well articulated. Noah is a huge loss. People can complain he isn’t top class, but the fact is the drop from him to the next best is probably as large as any other position on the field except for maybe #3. imo he is the only 10 of the younger crop that has shown the ability to manage a game at a decent level and did well in the first half vs fiji. This is where imo australia really lacks across the squad relative to the lions and the likes of gibson-park and russell. Not to say donno or lynagh can’t do it, but I’m yet to see it and a lions series is a big step up. The reds in particular, showed a real inability this year to kick smart and manage games (particularly in the wet). JOC should come into serious consideration to start at 10 imo and if Schmidt isn’t mulling that over than thats ego talking rather than reason. My only hope is that the diversity of kickers and kicks shown vs fiji helps share the load between the 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 in the kicking and game management. This might mean more experienced guys like white, kellaway and even a hunter may come into the selection frame more so.

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The Creator 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Or sweating 😓 when our lads play them. Especially when the fast pace tires them and its time to sit down fake injuries and have a mini rest .

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Js 1 hour ago
All Blacks will thrash France on Saturday

Thank you well said!!

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The Creator 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Go and support some other national side or become a media bum .EGG.

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Chiefs Mana 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Yeah i heard Will Jordan mention something about super rugby rules being different re taking high balls, escorting players in or something. Wonder if that was a factor, adjust this week though no excuses…Clarke starting will see an improvement too.

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The Creator 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Just as well u know better than the 3 wise men. They r doing a great job with a great squad of players who deservedly played their way through the season to be chosen. Give them a break and be more constructive positively. Win or lose they will make changes in the 3rd test.

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Chiefs Mana 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Yeah they liked the Otago players in Dunedin storyline so suspect there’ll be a few mooloo starting next week with Finau and Taukeiaho also.

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GM 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

The logical team, working on from last week. Got my wish, Caleb on the left and Rieko on the right. Caleb will give us great aerial and go forward. Wasn’t overly impressed last week with either Rieko or Billy, but they deserve another go. Razor’s obviously trying to tie up the series before he goes feral with the rest of the squad in Hamilton - and I reckon that’s the right way to go, given the vehemence of the critics on this site! If the ABs win in Wellington, you could expect a backline of Ratima, McKenzie, Tupaea surely, with Love at fullback.

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SadersMan 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

Because Reece is STILL IN THE OFFICIAL SQUAD of 33. Christian Lio-Willie on the other hand, REPLACED Sititi in the 33 so became eligible for selection.

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BA 2 hours ago
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Over the sideline 2 hours ago
Rieko Ioane moved again as one debutant named for the All Blacks

To do what? What is it that he will do from the bench that Tupaea didn’t do last week?

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