Mary Coleman receives first England call-up for France Test
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Wigan Warriors prop Mary Coleman has been selected for England's squad for a mid-season Test against France on July 25. This marks Coleman’s first call-up to the national team. The match will take place at Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse, forming part of a double-header with the men’s Super League matchup. Head coach Stuart Barrow has excluded Australia-based players due to the ongoing NRLW season. The Test is intended as preparation for the Women's World Cup later this year in October and November.
- •Coleman previously played for Preston Grasshoppers in rugby union.
- •England faces France at 18:00 BST in Toulouse.
- •The match serves as preparation for the Women's World Cup.
- •Barrow's squad excludes players from the NRLW.
- 10:38 AMBBC Sport — Coleman gets first England squad call for France Test
"Wigan Warriors prop Mary Coleman - a former Blue who played in three Varsity Cups - earns her first call-up for England's summer Test in France on 25 July.
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