England women won the inaugural tournament last summer, with a 21-18 victory in extra time over the hosts, Canada, in the final. However, with the addition of New Zealand to this years line up, England will have to play a tough game to overcome the number one ranked team in the world and retain their title.

Also competing will be the United States in the event, which will be staged in Calgary and Edmonton. England will play the tournament opener against Canada on 12th June in Calgary. The final will take place at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on 19th June.

Karen Andrew (Saracens)
Susie Appleby (Clifton)
Shannon Baker (Clifton)
Helen Clayton (Saracens)
Emily Cooke (Richmond)
Nicky Crawford (Worcester)
Sue Day (Wasps)
Assunta De Biase (Saracens)
Maxine Edwards (Saracens) Captain
Claire Frost (Saracens)
Amy Garnett (Saracens)
Paula George (Wasps)
Vanessa Huxford (Wasps)
Nicky Jupp (Richmond)
Jenny Lyne (Saracens)
Shelley Rae (Wasps)
Selena Rudge (Worcester)
Kim Shaylor (Worcester)
Catherine Spencer (Folkestone)
Georgia Stevens (Clifton)
Katie Storie - (Blaydon)
Jenny Sutton (Richmond)
Jo Yapp (Worcester)
Sharon Whitehead (Richmond)
Rachel Vickers - (Richmond)

For more information on the Churchill Cup see http://www.churchillcuprugby.com.

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