How strange that rugby and cricket contracts should be published almost by the same post! But cricket still manages to mystify the most. Seventeen names are listed, but divided into 2 and 1- year groups. They look like this: Two-year central contracts Lauren Bell (Hampshire), Charlie Dean (Somerset), Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire), Amy Jones (The Blaze),
The Six Squads The full squads are listed below. The third edition of the competition has an extra edge. In addition to the search for the Celtic crown, players have the chance of gaining a coveted place in a national World Cup squad. That may explain the presence of so many who might have been
Fixtures Saturday 14 December Trailfinders v Chiefs, KO 12.00 Gloucester-Hartpury v Saracens KO 14.00 Loughborough Lightning v Quins KO 15.05 Sunday 15 December Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks KO 14.00 Leicester Tigers have the day off It’s a pity that three of the four matches bring top five sides up against bottom four. This makes
12 December 2024 – The RFU has announced its list of contracted players for 2024-25. They number 32, with eight more being offered the now familiar transitional contracts: Holly Aitchison Zoe Aldcroft Lark Atkin-Davies Sarah Beckett Sarah Bern Hannah Botterman Jess Breach Mackenzie Carson Kelsey Clifford Amy Cokayne Liz Crake* Abby Dow Maddie Feaunati* Rosie Galligan Zoe
At last we have a few details of the PWR board’s plans for the future. They will be announced in the New Year, which means either they are not complete, or need a little polishing, or the board enjoys a bit of suspense. Certainly the matters they will touch on are complicated beyond belief. When
South Africa v England – Third ODI JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom Pre-Match The last of three ODIs had its own importance. Apart from deciding the outcome of this format, it would give the selectors a last chance to assess their options for the test match. Jon Lewis took the long view: Lauren Filer was saved
16 December: a special evening in Bordeaux, entitled “Les Étoiles du Rugby Féminin”, will recognise the achievements of women in rugby. Nine separate awards for players, coaches, referees and clubs are on offer. This is a bright new initiative from the FFR. With, without The USA Eagles 7s squad took silver at the Cape Town
It’s quite excellent news that Wales are to tour Australia next summer and play two tests in Brisbane and Sydney. Amidst all the unhappy disclosures emanating from the Principality, this strikes a far more positive note. Tours have been great rarities for the national side: this one provides a sensible preparation for the world cup,
After a 3-0 win in the T20s, all looked fine and dandy for Jon Lewis’ crew. But they had been facing a Proteas side shorn of full strength. Then came the switch to ODIs and a return to lingering doubts. First ODI in brief Reinforced with the return of top names like Marizanne Kapp and
PWR Round 9 The champions started like champions. From an attacking line-out they drove ten metres for Neve Jones to open their account. Emma Sing was today’s kicker. 0-7 The weather was still, let’s call it, inclement; yesterday’s rain and wind continued. So when G-H switched their attack from forward power to spreading wider, handling
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