BBC Sport
·Jul 2026
France v England women's rugby league: Mary Coleman gets first call-up
Mary Coleman has been named in the England squad for the women’s rugby league mid-season Test against France, earning her first call-up after helping Wigan Warriors win the Challenge Cup. Head coach Stuart Barrow omitted Australia-based players due to the ongoing NRLW season and views the Test as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The squad features players from Wigan, Leeds, St Helens and York, with England set to open their World Cup campaign against Wales in October.