There was huge tension surrounding the two test matches played out in Parma. Scotland and Ireland knew that a second successive loss would mean a sudden end to their World Cup hopes. In the first match the two teams lined up as a guard of honour for Sara Barattin who celebrated her 100th cap, the
‘Semi-final’ GB v Mexico A ‘semi’ only by the terms of the tournament – there were only four teams involved. Mexico continued their much improved form to make GB work hard in the opening stages. But the moment the top seeds turned over possession, Grace Crompton again showed her qualities, scooting away untouched down the
Team GB made a highly encouraging start to their campaign. They eased into things with a victory over Mexico, but Mexico showed how far they have advanced since they last met at the Quest for Gold in Los Angeles. Last time it was a 76-0 thrashing, but in the covered BC Place Stadium GB had
Allianz Premier 15s – Round Three Bristol Bears 115 DMPDS 0 What is the RFU going to do about it? In 2017 there were two broad criteria clubs had to meet to join the new Premier 15s league: playing strength on the field and minimum operating standards off the field. You need a microscope to
Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has named his matchday squad that will face Exeter Chiefs at The Twickenham Stoop on Saturday afternoon as Quins look to extend their winning run to three games. There are three changes to the starting XV as Katy Mew makes her first appearance in the Famous Quarters of the
Buzzing from the highs of last week’s victory against Loughborough Lightning, Wasps are excited to return to the hive and take on Worcester Warriors for round three of the Allianz Premier 15s competition. Mather has named her team which includes six changes to the starting fifteen- three positional and three personnel. We also welcome Rose
Now Northampton Saints have jumped on the bandwagon. They announce a partnership with Loughborough Lightning which parallels the link between Leicester Tigers and Lichfield published last month – except that Lichfield had been rejected when the Premier 15s was set up in 2017. Lightning are one of two campus-based clubs in the league, the other
With the long-awaited return of spectators at live events, double English Champions Harlequins has announced the return of the world’s biggest annual club rugby event for a thirteenth year. Big Game 13, supported by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, will mark Harlequins’ second-ever Double Header, with both the Club’s Men’s and Women’s teams in action for
The women’s Fast Four tournament begins on Saturday 18 September featuring teams from Canada, Great Britain, the USA and Mexico. The tournament kicks on at 9.00am (local time) in Vancouver with the final on Sunday at 16.56 (local time). Fixtures: Saturday 18 September 2021 Match 1 USA 7S 22-12 CANADA Match 2 GREAT BRITAIN 7S
Scott Forrest ha announced the 13 players who will take part in the Canadian Fast Four tournament starting this week. They include some surprises: Abbie Brown (co-captain) Megan Jones (co-captain) Abi Burton Alicia Maude Amy Wilson Hardy Celia Quansah Chantelle Miell Emma Uren Grace Crompton Heather Cowell Jasmine Joyce Jodie Ounsley Shona Campbell The new
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