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From Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV

Sara Orchard - Rugby union commentator

Fri, October 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC·

Red Roses cruise to dominant victory over United States in final WXV game

English rugby chiefs have been on a charm offensive in the United States this week, but the players on the pitch opted for more of a brute-force approach.

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England bounced back after two defeats with a comprehensive 55-12 win over USA

England see off USA to return to winning ways

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Spirited England exit World Cup after Samoa loss

England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

England crushes US in WXV rugby as Moloney-MacDonald runs in 4 tries

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England rugby league reaches defining moment after men face early World Cup exit

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Brian McDermott urged his side to keep their nerve as they attempt to secure what would be a remarkable qualification for the semi-finals

Rugby league fans air the same complaint about England after 'dreadful' scenes at World Cup

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Two Wales changes to face Australia at World Cup

After back-to-back heavy defeats to England and Samoa, Wales end their debut campaign against champions Australia.

Embarrassing England on brink of historic World Cup exit

England’s World Cup is over. Only the most pedantic mathematician would disagree with that statement after Brian McDermott’s men failed dismally to capitalise on a blistering start and give themselves a realistic chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.

Sarah Fillier Exits Game Early For Canada With Possible Injury

Sarah Fillier, the Canadian forward who scored the game-winning goal in Game 1 of Canada and USA's pre-tournament series, left early in the first favouring her right shoulder in Game 2

Wales make five changes as Lynn rewards bench

Head coach Sean Lynn makes five changes for Saturday's WXV Test against Japan following last week's impressive second-half performance.

Gareth Taylor Provides Injury Update On Sam Kerr, Ceri Holland

Not that Sam Kerr, she’s still in the US.

Injured Tuipulotu a doubt for England's autumn Tests

Uncapped hooker Kepu Tuipulotu has suffered a knee injury in training and will not be included in England's squad for the Australia fixture on 8 November.

Slegers reveals Arsenal star is set for long spell out

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McParland signs new deal with Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland signs a new, undisclosed-length deal with the Prem champions.

England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win

England's points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into an error-strewn 34-12 win that will almost certainly lead to their World Cup exit.

Ireland make two changes for second Springboks Test

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes two changes as his side target a second successive win over South Africa in Cape Town.