World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
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Abbie Ward is a player who announced her pregnancy alongside Lark Atkin-Davies.
Lark Atkin-Davies is a player for Bristol and one of Stratford's teammates who announced her pregnancy.
Luke Stratford is the husband of Zoe Stratford.
Marlie Packer is a player for Harlequins and a member of the England women's rugby team.
Meg Jones is the captain of the Red Roses, England's women's rugby team.
Rosie Galligan is a teammate of Zoe Stratford in the England women's rugby team.
Zoe Stratford is England's World Cup-winning captain and a prominent player in women's rugby.
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Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
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