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WXV Global Series Challenger

Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a first-ever win over Spain, Hong Kong China coming from behind to beat Brazil, and the Netherlands putting

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Source: Julian Thompson

‘Metro Bank’ One Day Cup League One  – (match 64)

The Blaze (women) vs Somerset (women) – match 64, League One – at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham on Sunday 06 September 2026 Driven by the prospect of lifting their third domestic trophy this season, The Blaze women (top-of-table) should qualify directly for the final (on 19 September) with two group-stage fixtures remaining. Somerset women’s

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Source: RFU

Red Roses team to play Australia

Holly Aitchison is set for her 50th international cap when the Red Roses run out against Australia for the start of their WXV Global Series. The Southport-born Sale Shark will achieve the milestone at the CorpAcq Stadium – less than 40 miles from her hometown club Firwood Waterloo RFC. Fly-half Aitchison began her Red Roses

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Source: New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns named to play France

Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen has named her team to open their WXV Global Series campaign against France at Matmut Stadium in Lyon this Saturday, September 12 kicking off at 5.45pm CEST (Sunday September 13, 3.45am NZT). The first of three Northern Hemisphere Tests for the Black Ferns, the clash marks the first time

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Source: ECB

Leah Poulton to join ECB

The ECB is pleased to announce the appointment of Leah Poulton as its new Managing Director of England Women, charged with overseeing the success of the international team and pathways. With England Women having reached the final of this summer’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and with the Metro Bank Women’s Ashes on home soil

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RFU and Lloyds announce landmark partnership

Lloyds becomes first official back-of-shirt partner for men’s and women’s senior teams in deal that will accelerate the growth of rugby in England Landmark multi-year agreement unites two iconic brands to take the game forward together, providing significant investment for local community clubs and supporting the sport from grassroots to elite level The partnership is marked

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