Women’s Rugby News

Red Roses announce 2026/27 contracts

England Rugby has confirmed the 32 players awarded full-time Red Roses contracts for the 2026/27 season, alongside six transition contracts for emerging players continuing

their development within the national programme.

Among those receiving their first full-time Red Roses contracts are Lilli Ives Campion, Flo Robinson and Mia Venner, while the transition contracts continue to support the next generation of England internationals as they progress towards senior rugby. The contracted group also includes 30 members of England's 2025 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, highlighting the continuity within John Mitchell's squad heading into the new international cycle. 

Read more: England Rugby – Red Roses contracts announced for the 2026/27 season