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Emily Scarratt Targets Record Fifth Rugby World Cup with England

Posted : 02 June 2025

Emily Scarratt is on the verge of making rugby history as she eyes her fifth Rugby World Cup appearance with the England squad. The 35-year-old centre has been named in a 42-player training group ahead of the 2025 tournament, set to be hosted on home soil. With 118 caps and four World Cup campaigns behind her, Scarratt debuted at the age of 20 in the 2010 final loss to New Zealand and played a starring role in England’s 2014 victory over Canada. Should she make the final squad, she would become the first English rugby union player to compete in five World Cups.

 

Scarratt's experience places her among a rare group in the sport. In men’s rugby, only three players—Brian Lima, Mauro Bergamasco, and Sergio Parisse—have competed in five World Cups. In the women’s game, New Zealand's Anna Richards and Fiao'o Fa'amausili, as well as Scotland's Donna Kennedy, have all achieved the feat. While competition for centre spots remains fierce—particularly with Megan Jones currently favoured—Scarratt’s leadership and skill ensure her continued relevance in the Red Roses setup, even after being omitted from the Grand Slam decider squad in April.

 

England head into the tournament as strong favourites, buoyed by a 25-match winning streak and a dramatic Six Nations title secured with a 43-42 win over France. The squad began preparations this week, with head coach John Mitchell expected to trim the group to 32 before the World Cup opener against the United States on August 22 in Sunderland. Reflecting on the path ahead, Mitchell emphasized the significance of the home tournament, calling it “the start of little wins” in their journey to reclaim the title they last won in 2014.

 

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