The London Eye celebrates England's Red Roses
- Thursday 11th September 2025 - Sunday 28th September 2025
Celebrating the past and present of Women's Rugby
A spectacular Red Roses display has today been unveiled at the iconic London Eye, celebrating the past and present of England women’s rugby and sending a powerful message of support to the team as they continue their impressive journey through the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
The Trail of Roses is made up of 267 roses
One for every player to have worn the Red Roses’ shirt since the team’s first official match in 1987. Each handmade rose features a player’s name and legacy number, honouring their commitment to the squad and the sport, as it reaches a seminal moment this summer.
The installation stands as a striking landmark of the game’s growth, immortalising the pioneers who paved the way and the players who continue to shape the Red Roses legacy. It also symbolises how the team’s recent success has inspired a new generation at grassroots level, with young girls across the country picking up a rugby ball and following in the footsteps of their heroes.
A continuation of England Rugby’s ‘For the Girls’ campaign the Trail of Roses honours not only the girls before and the girls of the here and now, but also the girls of the future, those who will carry the Red Roses legacy forward in years to come.
With the team powering through the tournament on home soil as favourites, excitement is building across the country as the team heads into the quarter finals this weekend against Scotland.
Over 30 years since Karen led the Red Roses to World Cup victory, the women’s game has reached extraordinary new heights. Both the third place play-off and final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, have completely sold out, underlining the passion and momentum behind the sport.
"Standing here today and seeing every player honoured is an incredibly special moment. When we lifted the World Cup in 1994, we couldn’t have imagined a tribute like this at the heart of London. It’s a reminder of how far the women’s game has come, and how much further it can go. But this isn’t just about the players of the past or the squad of today, it’s about inspiring the next generation.” said Karen Almond, Red Rose number one, and captain of the 1994 World Cup winning squad.
Young girls wanting to get involved with the sport are encouraged to visit FindRugby.com, where they can access a network of opportunities, potentially the first step in becoming the next generation of superstars for England Rugby.
Together with lead principle sponsor O2, England Rugby is calling on fans everywhere to get behind the Red Roses, not just for this World Cup, but for every girl who dreams of pulling on the shirt in years to come.
"This is a huge year for women’s rugby in England, and we’re excited to be unveiling this amazing display that honours every Red Rose in England Women's history.
It’s so important that we celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way, while also recognising the incredible players representing England today. The Trail of Roses is not only a tribute to the past, but also a celebration of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 25 being hosted here in England, and a celebration of the Red Roses who continue to inspire every time they pull on the shirt.”
"We are honoured to be hosting this incredible Red Roses display celebrating England Women's rugby players. The London Eye is a global icon and as we celebrate 25 years of being at the heart of London's skyline, it feels like the perfect place to not only cheer on the Red Roses but also showcase all past and present players in line with the Women's Rugby World Cup."
