🏉 Twickenham Stadium is the place to be as the 2024 Women’s Six Nations champions England take on the reigning Women’s Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand in a mouthwatering clash.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Red Roses who put world champions New Zealand to the sword at Twickenham. The Black Ferns had no answer to the power and precision of the England side for whom Abbie Dow put in a vintage performance. Red Roses v New Zealand tickets were a gateway to a memorable match. Final score: England 24-12 New Zealand. Next stop Allianz Stadium on Saturday 27 September 2025 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final? You wouldn’t bet against it!
2024 EVENT PREVIEW
England return to the Home of England Rugby following their Guinness Women’s Six Nations achievements earlier this year. The Red Roses claimed another Grand Slam, which included a stunning 88-10 demolition of Ireland at Twickenham in front of 49,000 fans. This afternoon they face a huge test against the current Women’s World Cup holders, New Zealand’s Black Ferns. Who will be victorious on the hallowed turf in TW2? Red Roses v New Zealand tickets are on sale now to find out!
John Mitchell’s side defeated France to secure their sixth Women’s Six Nations title in a row. England face France again at Kingsholm on Saturday 7 September. Then all eyes will be on Twickenham as the Red Roses go head-to-head with the reigning Women’s Rugby World Cup champions. The last meeting between England and New Zealand saw the Red Roses clinch the inaugural WXV 1 title on New Zealand soil.
PLAYER/COACH QUOTES
“We want to host and play against the best sides in the world ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, so these are two fixtures we are eagerly anticipating,” captain Marlie Packer said.
“Our last two games at Twickenham have resulted in the best two crowds ever recorded in women’s rugby. We want more! Playing the Black Ferns at the home of English Rugby is an unbelievable opportunity. It doesn’t come around all too often. We can’t wait for thousands of our supporters to get behind us on another special day at Twickenham.”
Black Ferns Director of Rugby, Allan Bunting, said: “It is an awesome opportunity for our wāhine to be playing England at a packed-out Twickenham Stadium. To see the fans filling the stands during the Women’s Six Nations has been outstanding and we are hoping to see the same when we take on England’s Red Roses.”
Who will come out victorious in this eagerly anticipated showdown between the Red Roses and the Black Ferns? All roads lead to Twickenham to find out!
RED ROSES v NEW ZEALAND TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Red Roses v Ireland tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ button. Tickets are available from £30 for adults and £5 for children.
⏲️ Kick-off is at 2.30pm
🚊🚗 Travel tips. Public transport is recommended. Three overground train stations (Twickenham, Whitton and St Margaret’s) are all only a 10-minute walk from the stadium. See this ‘Getting to Twickenham Stadium’ guide for all the travel options.
🏉 Red Roses team to play New Zealand:
15 Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 44 caps)
14 Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women, 46 caps)
13 Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning, 112 caps)
12 Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 23 caps)
11 Jess Breach (Saracens, 39 caps)
10 Holly Aitchison (Bristol Bears, 31 caps)
9 Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 73 caps)
1 Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 16 caps)
2 Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 58 caps)
3 Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 62 caps)
4 Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 54 caps)
5 Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 65 caps)
6 Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 6 caps)
7 Marlie Packer (Saracens, 105 caps) – captain
8 Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 68 caps)
Replacements
16 Amy Cokayne (Leicester Tigers, 75 caps)
17 Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 48 caps)
18 Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 31 caps)
19 Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 14 caps)
20 Georgia Brock (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped)
21 Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 22 caps)
22 Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 50 caps)
23 Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 30 caps)
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