Emma Raducanu helps England hero Henry Pollock celebrate historic win over All Blacks after he defied Haka

Tennis star Emma Raducanu and Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley posed for a photograph with England’s Henry Pollock in the Twickenham changing rooms on Saturday after England’s historic win over the All Blacks.

England and the New Zealand side faced off today in a tense head to head in this years Autumn internationals with England triumphing 33 points to 19. 

At the star of the game, Pollock had divided fans by pulling a defiant face and licking his lips as the All Blacks performed the famous Haka.

The last time England beat New Zealand at Twickenham was 13 years ago. 

Today, it was England’s evergreen No 10 George Ford who delivered a masterclass to earn another famous victory over the mighty All Blacks.

The pair, who were earlier seen waving to the crowd as they cheered on England’s rugby heroes, beamed as they posed for a picture with Pollock in the changing rooms after his win. 

Raducanu proudly held the Hillary Shield a Pollock and Ashley smiled beside her. 

Emma has been a keen supporter of the English side, as recently as today they posted a ‘Great to see you’ message to the sportswoman on their social media.

Fin Smith of England, British tennis player, Emma Raducanu and actor, Simone Ashley celebrate in the England dressing room following England’s victory during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between England and New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on November 15, 2025 in London, England

Tennis star Emma Raducanu and Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley looked fabulous today as they cheered on England’s rugby heroes during their All Blacks clash

Only three days ago she was with in the England camp practicing line outs with the energetic video posted to their Instagram. 

‘She watched training today and then we did a few bits after,’ said prop Fin Baxter.  

‘I think she did a bit of kicking with Marcus. Maro (Itoje) was chatting to her and we let two big dogs of their sports talk. 

‘Then it was, “Come on, Emma wants to do a lineout with you”.

‘She was very good and caught the ball. It was a weird way to meet her for the first time. But it was cool to have her in.

‘The amount of pressure that she has to go under because of how successful she is is definitely something we can all learn something.’

Her visit to the stadium with Simone, comes shortly after the actress sparked rumours of a romance at the US open with Timothy Sykes.

The two looked rather cozy on their date as they held hands and locked lips while watching  Jannik Sinner’s match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.

Sporty Emma sported a natural look with minimal make-up, a chic coat and her long brown tresses flowing freely while she eagerly backed the English squad

Meanwhile, Simone cut a fashionable figure, snuggled up in a dark black coat contrasted with a bright red jumper, coupled with gold hoop earrings

The grey-haired man is a managing partner of restaurant group Wish You Were Here Hospitality according to his LinkedIn page.

The group manages businesses all around the world including Elephante in Santa Monica, Dudleys in New York, Belle’s Beach House in Venice, Bar Bambino in Scottsdale, and Little Ruby’s Cafe with multiple locations in New York and one in Seoul, Korea.

Timothy’s Instagram is private but Simone does follow him which does give a clue on the seriousness of their relationship.