Mitchell warns England depth risks

England's Red Roses coach John Mitchell warns too many overseas players threaten future success in Premiership Women's Rugby after back-to-back losses.

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Oct 25, 2026

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Mitchell warns England depth risks

England's Red Roses coach John Mitchell warns too many overseas players threaten future success in Premiership Women's Rugby after back-to-back losses.

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England's Red Roses coach John Mitchell warns too many overseas players threaten future success in Premiership Women's Rugby after back-to-back losses. England's head coach John Mitchell warns that over-reliance on overseas players in Premiership Women's Rugby could harm future success after back-to-back defeats…

Mitchell issues PWR warning

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell warns too many overseas players in Premiership Women's Rugby could harm future success.

Back-to-back defeats

The Rugby Paper

Red Roses lost 31-22 to Canada in WXV Series after suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade.

Canada's historic win

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Canada captain Sophie de Goede scored a hat-trick as hosts ran in five tries to secure 2-0 series triumph.

England's unbeaten run ended

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England's 41-match unbeaten run ended after Canada won 24-21 in Toronto last weekend.

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England's head coach John Mitchell warns that over-reliance on overseas players in Premiership Women's Rugby could harm future success after back-to-back defeats.

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