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England’s Red Roses Beat Australia 48-15, Stay Unbeaten

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 2:39 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Meg Jones led England's Red Roses to a 48-15 victory over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium.
The win extended England’s unbeaten run to 39 consecutive Tests.
England trailed 10-5 at half-time, its first halftime deficit since 2020.
The WXV Global Series introduced a new 4.5-size ball, which Jones said rewards precision.

History

Historical Context

England’s women’s rugby team, runners-up in the 2017 World Cup final where New Zealand won 41–32 before a record 17,115 spectators in Belfast, built on earlier titles in 1994 and 2014. That breakthrough sparked a professional culture that now sees captain Meg Jones lead the Red Roses to a 48–15 win over Australia, extending their 39-test unbeaten streak.

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Story summary

Meg Jones led England's Red Roses to a 48-15 victory over Australia at CorpAcq Stadium.
The win extended England’s unbeaten run to 39 consecutive Tests.
England trailed 10-5 at half-time, its first halftime deficit since 2020.
The WXV Global Series introduced a new 4.5-size ball, which Jones said rewards precision.

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