England’s Red Roses taking to claim to the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand last weekend was built on solid wins over Australia before righting the scales with a resounding win over Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 champs the Black Ferns

England captain Marlie Packer has been named the 2023 World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby comrades at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart at the conclusion of WXV 1 on Saturday