Zoe Stratford, England captain, announces pregnancy and will miss the Six Nations

England captain Zoe Stratford, who led her team to victory in the World Cup, has announced that she is expecting her first child. The outstanding player shared the news through an Instagram post, expressing her joy and anticipation for the arrival of her baby in September.

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We are incredibly grateful and excited.

Zoe Stratford

Due to the expected date of birth, Stratford will miss the next Women’s Six Nations tournament. Stratford took over the leadership of England in early 2025, guiding the “Red Roses” to triumph in the World Cup, held in their country. For her achievements, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Stratford joins Lark Atkin-Davies and Abbie Ward as the English players who have announced their pregnancy after the World Cup. The English team will begin their participation in the Six Nations on April 11, facing Ireland. Coach John Mitchell plans to announce the squad on Friday.