How does WXV look after one weekend? Here are a few pointers. Safety ‘Smart mouthguards for all’. All the more necessary as less experienced players infringe. The greater the disparity in team skills, the greater the difference in the speed of play. Consequence: higher likelihood of tackles arriving late or poorly targeted. Fortunately, the number
If ever a game proved the worth of the WXV concept, this was it. Opposites met; the large versus the small (only in the geographical sense); the highest (7th) versus the lowest (15th) in world rankings. A final gap of only ten points showed how the competition is opening new horizons. Though the Eagles haven’t
The first-day results: Colombia 13 Fiji 67; Ireland 109 Kazakhstan 0 These runaway victories simply had to be expected. We have seen similar margins at many a World Cup of the past, and they involved far fewer nations than the eighteen contesting this brand-new WXV. The disparities were shown most clearly in that second game.
The sides had met four times in the 2010s, twice in Scotland, twice in South Africa. Curiously, all four resulted in away wins. In the run-up to WXV the Boks played lots of warm-ups, Scotland very few. We would see which approach was sensible. For much of the first half the Bok pack controlled events.
Loughborough Lightning have made three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Allianz Cup clash with Harlequins at The Stoop (kick-off: 2pm). Head coach Nathan Smith has named the same backs division that ran out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens against Saracens a fortnight ago. The changes all come in the forwards with props
Harlequins have named their side to face Loughborough Lightning on Saturday, as Amy Turner’s side look to make it three wins from three in the Allianz Cup. The front-row remains unchanged from the side who toppled league newcomers Trailfinders Women at The Stoop two weeks ago. One change to the second-row sees Chloe Benjamin earn
Abby Duguid has returned to Loughborough Lightning, with the Club securing the signature of the lock on a new contract ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old Canadian international moves back to Lightning after spending a year back in her homeland playing for Nor’Westers Athletic Association. Duguid originally joined Loughborough back in 2020, making 25
History will be made on Friday as Italy and Japan enter Danie Craven Stadium to contest the first-ever WXV match and kick-off a thrilling weekend of action in the competition’s second level. Stellenbosch will also be the picturesque setting for hosts South Africa’s meeting with Scotland later on Friday and Saturday’s encounter between USA and
Colombia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Ireland and Spain have arrived in the UAE with their sights set on becoming the first winners of WXV 3. Fiji and Colombia will bring the curtain up on what promises to be an enthralling opening weekend of WXV 3 2023 at The Sevens Stadium on Friday. And with qualification for
Six Nations Rugby has appointed Hannah Bowe, who will join the business in early December, to take up the newly created position of Chief of Staff. In her new role, Bowe will play a vital role in the delivery of the organisation’s vision and strategy, supporting Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, and in collaboration with
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