By BEN JAYCOCK

The RFU has handed out new three-year contracts to England’s senior women players, that will cover the 2025 home World Cup.
The deals run until 2026 and 32 contracts have been awarded.
Contracted Red Roses players, whose names will be confirmed next month, have been chosen by incoming head coach John Mitchell, his coaching staff, RFU executive director of performance Conor O’Shea and head of women’s performance Charlie Hayter.
In addition to an increased number and length of contracts, there are “significant enhancements” covering areas such as salary, match fees, 2025 Rugb...