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England Rugby Captain Zoe Stratford Announces Pregnancy, Misses Six Nations

3/19/2026

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England rugby captain Zoe Stratford announced her pregnancy on Instagram, with her first child due in September.
She will miss Women's Six Nations, which starts April 11 against Ireland.
Stratford, who co-captained Gloucester-Hartpury to three Premiership titles, is the third England World Cup-winning squad member to announce a pregnancy this year.
Head coach John Mitchell will decide on a new captain, with Marlie Packer and Meg Jones as candidates.

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England rugby captain Zoe Stratford announced her pregnancy on Instagram, with her first child due in September.
She will miss Women's Six Nations, which starts April 11 against Ireland.
Stratford, who co-captained Gloucester-Hartpury to three Premiership titles, is the third England World Cup-winning squad member to announce a pregnancy this year.
Head coach John Mitchell will decide on a new captain, with Marlie Packer and Meg Jones as candidates.