James Cooper has announced the names of 37 Under 18s who will take part in training sessions at Bisham, starting today, Friday 14 February. Many congratulations to all of them. Full list below. A reminder: this age-level is now divided into nine areas, termed Player Development Groups (PDGs). Cunningly, each bears the name of a
This is one of the bigger match-ups the PWR has known. Not only are you getting another chance to see Iona Maher up close and personal, but here is one club desperate to make the semi-finals, the other desperate to ensure a home-tie. 6,000 tickets have already been purchased, but there’s still room for latecomers.
Scott Bemand has named a 40-strong Ireland squad to train for the coming Six Nations. They are: Forwards (22): Alma Atagamen (Balbriggan)* Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College/Leinster) (11 caps) Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian)* Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere/Ulster) (27) Christy Haney (Blackrock College/Leinster) (19) Claire Boles (Railway Union/Ulster) (3) Cliodhna Moloney (Exeter Chiefs) (38) Deirbhile Nic a
46 Wallaroos have been awarded contracts for the coming season, including the World Cup. They form a so-called “managed group”. They are: Ruby Anderson (NSW Waratahs/Avoca Beach Rugby Club) Ashlea Bishop (ACT Brumbies/Canberra Royals) Emily Chancellor (NSW Waratahs/Sydney University) Bree-Anna Cheatham (Queensland Reds/Western Districts Rugby) Georgia Cormick (Western Force/Harlequins Rugby Club) Lori Cramer (Queensland Reds/University
In a rarer type of double-header, four teams from three nations gathered in Cork. The centrepiece was a match-up between the top two. Once more Wolfhounds bore the closest resemblance to a full test side. Wolfhounds v Gwalia Lightning Teams: Wolfhounds 15. Ella Roberts 14. Vicky Elmes Kinlan 13. Aoife Dalton 12. Eve Higgins 11.
A game to provide a welcome change in fortune. Parc Y Scarlets, Llanelli Teams: Brython Thunder 15. Ellie Tromans, 14. Ffion Davies, 13. Savannah Picton-Powell, 12. Meg Webb, 11. Eleanor Hing, 10. Hanna Marshall, 9. Seren Singleton, 1. Stella Orrin, 2. Chloe Gant, 3. Cadi Lois Davies, 4. Robyn Davies, 5. Natalia John (captain), 6.
Two delayed matches: Bears v Chiefs Sharks v Trailfinders Bears v Chiefs A vital game for both sides. Bears nudged ahead when an attacking penalty saw Sarah Bern take a carving-knife through midfield before serving Keira Bevan. (7-0) Bern gave John Mitchell a sharp reminder who his first-choice tight-head is. Hope Rogers made an early
Fixtures: Saturday 8 February: Bears v Chiefs Sharks v Trailfinders These are the two matches that fell foul of some unfriendly weather. The Big One is Exeter Chiefs against Bristol Bears. Both clubs have produced outstanding results, coupled with unwelcome upsets. Consistency has been lacking, which makes predicting the outcome next to impossible. Certainly Sandy
The narrowest of margins Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins A dramatic start: DaLeaka Menin went down injured in the first minute; a yellow for Silvia Turani who caused the mishap. Merry Doidge was held up over line, but Rogers opened the Chiefs’ account inside five minutes. By a great irony, Rogers would later cop her own
WER takes another step forward First a reminder of the six franchises that comprise the Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) league: The Bay Breakers (San Francisco); Boston Banshees; Chicago Tempest; Denver Onyx; New York Exiles and Twin Cities (TC) Gemini (Minneapolis-St. Paul). If you know your US cities well, you’ll already have spotted symbolic references in
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