Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer: England Rugby Stars Expecting Baby
Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer have announced they are expecting a child together. The engaged pair revealed the news in a joint Instagram post.
The post set the due date for October 2026. It also said their son is already looking forward to meeting the baby.
Their announcement confirms Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer: England Rugby Stars Expecting Baby, and supporters have sent warm messages.
World Cup pedigree and personal details
Both players were members of England’s squad that won the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025. The triumph added to Packer’s previous World Cup success from 2014.
Marlie Packer is already a mother to a five-year-old son named Oliver. Galligan and Packer are engaged and preparing for parenthood together.
Squad implications and other pregnancies
Galligan is the fourth England women’s player to announce a pregnancy since the World Cup. Earlier announcements came from captain Zoe Stratford, Lark Atkin-Davies, and Abbie Ward.
All four players are expected to miss England’s 2026 Women’s Six Nations campaign. Selection and squad plans will be adjusted accordingly.
England’s 2026 Women’s Six Nations fixtures
- vs Ireland — Saturday April 11 — Allianz Stadium, Twickenham — 2.25pm
- vs Scotland — Saturday April 18 — Murrayfield, Edinburgh — 1.30pm
- vs Wales — Saturday April 25 — Ashton Gate, Bristol — 2.15pm
- vs Italy — Saturday May 9 — Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma — 3pm
- vs France — Sunday May 17 — Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux — 5.45pm
Fixtures span major venues across the UK and Europe. Filmogaz.com will follow team announcements and injury or availability updates.
