OS Abbie Ward in Red Roses Team for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Congratulations to OS Abbie Ward (R 09-11) who has been named in the starting XV for England’s opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

England head coach John Mitchell has confirmed an unchanged and powerful line-up, with Abbie continuing in her role at lock for Friday’s opener against the United States in Sunderland.

Read the full story on BBC Sport HERE.