Emma Raducanu brought more than a warm coat and a smile to Twickenham this weekend — she seemed to bring England a slice of luck too.
The tennis star settled into the stands for the clash against New Zealand and ended up watching a piece of rugby history unfold.
Her joy was impossible to miss as England finally cracked the All Blacks on home turf, something fans hadn’t witnessed in 13 long years.
A Day of Bright Smiles and Big Moments
Alongside her was her close friend, Bridgerton’s own Simone Ashley, both wrapped up and clearly soaking in the atmosphere.
Raducanu sported a sleek black coat adorned with a red rose, while Ashley leaned into the patriotic theme with a bold red jumper.
When England pulled off their 33–19 victory, the pair celebrated like lifelong superfans.
Celebrations Behind the Scenes
The cheers spilled into the changing rooms, where Raducanu and Ashley joined Henry Pollock for a triumphant snapshot.
Raducanu held the Hillary Shield with pride while the room buzzed with the glow of the breakthrough win.
Considering England’s struggles against New Zealand last year, the turnaround made the moment all the sweeter.
Turning the Tide on the All Blacks
Supporters had braced themselves earlier in the match when Pollock’s fierce expression during the Haka divided opinions — but any debate faded once England took control.
Unlike their previous meetings, when the English side faded late in the game, this time they refused to let off the gas.
A standout moment came when Pollock nudged a loose ball just enough for Roebuck to dive in for a score that sent Twickenham thundering.
Players Reflect on a Hard-Earned Win
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell summed up the feeling in the squad: confidence is growing, and they’re not done yet.
With their eyes now on a clean sweep of their autumn fixtures — and potentially an impressive 11-match winning streak — England are gearing up for Argentina next Sunday.
Meanwhile, the All Blacks head to Wales knowing their Grand Slam ambitions have slipped away.
The All Blacks’ Perspective
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett acknowledged that England simply managed the match better.
George Ford’s steady accumulation of points impressed him, and he admitted his own side may have tried to force the play a little too much.
Though the All Blacks created chances, they walked away wishing they’d capitalized on more of them.
Emma Joins the Team — Literally
Raducanu’s support for the England squad has become something of a running theme recently.
The team even posted a cheerful “Great to see you” message for her earlier today.
Just days ago, she joined their training camp — and not just to watch.
Players revealed she took part in kicking practice, chatted with stars like Maro Itoje, and even stepped into a lineout drill.
According to prop Fin Baxter, she caught the ball with ease and handled the moment like it was nothing unusual.
Learning From a Champion
Baxter also noted how much respect the players have for Raducanu.
Her experience coping with intense pressure at such a young age struck them as something that athletes in any sport can learn from.
For many of the players, meeting her in such an unconventional way only added to the fun.
Simone’s Own Spotlight
Simone Ashley’s appearance at Twickenham came with its own bit of buzz.
The actress has recently sparked romance rumours after being spotted at the US Open looking affectionate with Timothy Sykes.
The pair were photographed holding hands and sharing kisses as they watched Jannik Sinner’s match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sykes, a managing partner in a global hospitality group, keeps a low profile online — but Ashley following him on Instagram certainly adds fuel to the speculation.
What Comes Next?
With England’s rugby side riding high, Emma Raducanu continuing to charm audiences on and off the court, and Simone Ashley enjoying both career success and potential new love, it feels like everyone in this story is stepping into a promising new chapter.
For England fans, all eyes now shift to Argentina — and the chance to turn a historic win into a memorable streak.