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England's rugby governing body has pledged to maintaining momentum by introducing a five-year strategy designed to build on the achievement of England's World Cup victory.

Core Targets of the Plan

Named A New Era for Every Rose, the initiative sets out several ambitious goals, such as aiming to be the first English squad to achieve consecutive Rugby World Cup victories.

Another primary target is to boost involvement to 100,000 female players playing rugby around the nation by 2030, up from the current total of sixty thousand.

Economic and Audience Targets

The national rugby authority is also aiming to boost its revenues from the female rugby to sixty million pounds, permitting greater investment in community the sport.

Moreover, the initiative includes a target of gaining 3m dedicated Red Roses fans.

“The pressures have never been higher,” commented a senior official, the executive director of the women’s game. “The chance has never been greater, but sitting still is not an option because the wheels are now gaining speed.”

Building a Legacy for Women’s Rugby

The director emphasized that the women's game has made huge strides since she started at the RFU in the year 2011, when there were only twelve thousand five hundred registered players.

The director noted that in some clubs, although women weren’t stopped, they were not encouraged too.

Regardless of the progress made, she maintained that additional effort is required to boost the game, particularly amid a cost of living crisis.

Unprecedented Achievement and Future Aspirations

“Last weekend, we saw an outstanding milestone as 82,000 supporters flooded through the gates at the stadium to see our Red Roses secure the 2025 Rugby World Cup,” she said.

“Moving forward to the year 2030, we intend to keep this momentum alive.”

Obstacles and Prospects

The director explained that the body works in an environment where resources are limited, which can lead to tough decisions.

“Ambitious initiatives, especially for the women's sport, typically challenge the current situation,” she commented. “But the reality is obvious: the destiny of rugby is tied to the female rugby.”

Support Base and Future Focus

Meanwhile, the RFU chief executive, the chief executive, highlighted that of the 400,000 spectators who visited the Women’s Rugby World Cup, nearly a third had not once been to a game in the past.

“Perhaps the data point that truly excites us is that ninety percent indicated they wish to attend again and do it all over again,” he remarked. “Yet we must not rest on these laurels. We must keep our foot on the gas.”