Marlie Packer rugby player
Marlie Packer rugby player

Marlie Packer

10th Feb 1989 1.65m/78kg Openside Flanker

Red Roses name matchday 23 for Women’s Six Nations match vs Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff (Saturday 15 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two).  Marlie...

Tounesi calls for better execution after England Women defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sara Tounesi felt Italy’s lack of execution was the difference as her side fell to a 68-5 defeat against Simon Middleton’s superb England.   The Azzurre showed real signs of progress...

Women's Six Nations Preview: England v Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will look to make it two wins from two 2023 Women’s Six Nations games when they host Italy at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.  The Red Roses stormed to a 74-0 win against...

Sarah Hunter: Packer is a ‘breath of fresh air’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marlie Packer might have made her England debut back in 2008, but the new Red Roses skipper is still a welcome ‘breath of fresh air’ according to Sarah Hunter.   The back row, 33,...

Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park (Saturday 25 March, KO 16:45 and live on BBC Two).  ...

Red Roses name 2023 Women’s Six Nations squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player England Women training squad for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The squad is made up of 23 forwards and 19 backs.    There are returns...

Black Ferns beat the Red Roses to win the Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women's Rugby World Cup as they beat 14-player England at Eden Park. New Zealand became the first host nation to win a women’s Rugby World Cup as...

Red Roses name matchday squad to play New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for England’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Eden Park (Saturday 12 November, kick-off 7.30pm local time/6.30am UK time and live...

Red Roses into the RWC Final after Canada win

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England made it 30 test wins in a row, but they were made to fight all the way at Eden Park in Auckland by Canada in this brilliant Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final. Sarah Hunter’s side...

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Claudia MacDonald returns to the left wing for England's Rugby World Cup 2021 semi-final with Canada at Eden Park on 5 November.   England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby...