England Red Roses Set to Compete in Home Women's Rugby World Cup

England Red Roses Set to Compete in Home Women's Rugby World Cup

The England Women's Rugby World Cup campaign is about to get underway on home turf, and the Red Roses are entering the tournament as one of the top contenders.
The team has been in sensational form in recent years and will have the added pressure and motivation of playing in front of their home fans.
The tournament has already generated a huge amount of excitement, with the final at Twickenham selling out in record time.
The team is looking to build on the success of the Lionesses and to further cement the place of women's rugby in the UK's sporting landscape.
Their opening match will be a major event, and all eyes will be on them as they begin their quest to lift the trophy.

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