Summary
Meg Jones will become the captain of the England women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, starting in 2026. She is stepping up after the current captain, Zoe Stratford, announced she is pregnant. Jones has been a key player for England and was previously a vice-captain.
Key Facts
- Meg Jones is taking over as the captain of the Red Roses from Zoe Stratford in 2026.
- Zoe Stratford is stepping down due to her pregnancy.
- Jones was one of the vice-captains during England's successful Rugby World Cup in 2025.
- Jones has played 33 international matches (Test caps) for England.
- She has a background in both rugby union and rugby sevens and participated in the 2016 Olympics.
- England will start their Women's Six Nations campaign against Ireland on April 11.
- Jones moved to England as a teenager and qualifies for the team through her English mother.
- England has won the last seven Women's Six Nations tournaments.
