The News Agents Weekend Edition: Can England's Red Roses pick up where the Lionesses left off? - The Sports Agents
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Aug 22, 2025 
Join Emily Scarratt, a star of the Red Roses, and scrum-half Natasha 'Mo' Hunt, as they share the excitement and challenges leading up to the Women's Rugby World Cup. They discuss the pressure of hosting the tournament, the significance of inspiring future generations, and their personal journeys in the sport. With over 375,000 tickets sold, the buzz around the event is palpable. They dive into team dynamics, the fierce rivalry with New Zealand, and the evolving landscape of women's rugby, highlighting new sponsorships that are elevating the sport.
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Home Tournament Momentum
- The Women's Rugby World Cup is already a record-breaking home tournament with over 375,000 tickets sold and a sold-out Twickenham final.
- Hosting at home magnifies expectation and influence on the sport's growth across the UK.
Scarratt's Five-World-Cup Journey
- Emily Scarratt will play in five World Cups and is the only player worldwide to reach that mark.
- She reflects on not setting out for milestones and simply enjoying the journey in the sport.
Train With Varied, Progressive Conditioning
- Prepare with varied conditioning: running, circuits, gym and contact conditioning to build match fitness.
- Structure sessions with repetition and progressive load, including multiple daily sessions and recovery work.