Zoe Aldcroft is one of the most highly regarded figures in the world of women’s rugby, known for captaining the England Red Roses to their 2025 World Cup victory. With 57 wins across her professional career, known for her primary position in the second row, she is a key figurehead who pioneers the future of rugby. Regarded for her exceptional leadership skills and strong work ethic, she is a sought-after speaker, sharing her expertise from within the sporting world.
Zoe began her rugby career at a young age with Scarborough RUFC, where her passion for the sport began to develop. She then decided to make the move to Hartpury College, where she began pursuing rugby as a full-time career alongside her studies. After joining Gloucester-Hartpury, she played a key role in the team's efforts in the Premier Women's Rugby, as she captained the club in the Premier 15s competition in 2018. Following her success, in 2019, she was awarded a full-time contract by the Rugby Football Union.
Zoe made her England Red Roses debut in 2016, where she scored the match-winning try against France. Despite injury setbacks, she persevered through the club to become a consistent force within the team, helping to secure multiple Six Nations titles. Additionally, by 2023-2024, she led Gloucester-Hartpury to back-to-back Premiership Women’s Rugby titles. Being recognised for her leadership qualities, she was appointed Captain of the Red Roses in 2025, becoming one of the nation's most influential and decorated players.
Her incredible career has not gone unrecognised, with Zoe receiving her first honour in 2020 as the England Women’s Player of the Year, followed by being named the World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in 2021 – the highest accolade in the global game. Zoe is a widely respected and inspiring leader, known for her ability to bring people together both on and off the pitch. Her authentic stories grounded with real-world experience leave audiences motivated and feeling equipt with lessons they can apply throughout their lives.
- 2025 - Led the England Red Roses to their World Cup Championship as Captain
- 2025 - Named England Red Roses Captain
- 2025 - Won third Premiership Women's Rugby title with Gloucester-Hartpury
- 2024 - Won second Premiership Women's Rugby title with Gloucester-Hartpury
- 2023 - Won first Premiership Women's Rugby title with Gloucester-Hartpury
- 2022 - Represented England at the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup
- 2021 - Named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year
- 2020 - Named England Women's Player of the Year
- 2017 - Selected for the England squad at the Women's Rugby World Cup
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