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GB Sevens Quartet recommit to Quins

Harlequins Women are delighted to announce that Katie Shillaker, Grace Crompton, Lauren Torley and Heather Cowell have all committed to the Club ahead of the 2025/26 season. All four have shone for GB 7s in recent years and will now return full-time to the Harlequins Women’s programme ahead of the new campaign. Heather Cowell is

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Nominees announced for 2025 Ballon d’Or awards

 Winners to be honoured at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on 22 September The nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced today, ahead of the prestigious 69th edition of the ceremony taking place on Monday 22 September at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Since 2024, UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury – owner of France Football and L’Équipe

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Trailfinders sign Black Fern Georgia Ponsonby

Trailfinders have announced the signing of Black Fern, Georgia Ponsonby. A Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand and a standout performer across both domestic and international competition, Ponsonby arrives in West London as one of the most complete forwards in the global game – a relentless ball carrier, defensive rock, and razor-sharp operator in the

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Red Roses’ warm-up matches to be co-streamed

The Red Roses’ upcoming Test matches will be co-streamed on England Rugby YouTube and BBC iPlayer and website. John Mitchell’s side will prepare for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with a home fixture against Spain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester, on Saturday 2nd August (KO 3pm BST) and an away encounter with France on Saturday 9th August

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Australia rugby legend Shannon Parry inspires local girls

With anticipation building for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England, Rugby Victoria with ChildFund Rugby hosted a Grassroots to Global Forum in Melbourne, Australia which brought together female leaders from the local rugby community. ChildFund Rugby’s Grassroots to Global Series and the Gallagher High Performance Academy join forces, delivering two-day forum and masterclass for

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