Allan Bunting has announced the names of 33 players to form the squads to play their last two home matches before the RWC. The squad: (I offer them as originally shown, though the rest of the world isn’t as bright at arithmetic. For us two halves are needed to make a whole, and two five-eighths
Training and more training 1 June Cornwall beat Devon 31-27 in the first-ever Tamar Cup (part of Gill Burns Cup); Cornwalians call this the most important result of the year; (“you need read no further”); I hope you disagree 2 June More than 1,100 former players have joined a lawsuit concerning concussion; 784 from rugby
Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Isla Norman-Bell. Born in Gillingham and brought up in New Zealand from the age of two, Norman-Bell brought a kiwi flare to the international stage for both England and Team GB. A lightning quick threat on the
Ealing Trailfinders and Brunel University of London have signed a 10-year renewal agreement that will continue to enable students to combine top-level rugby with their academic studies – and build on the Trailfinders Rugby Academy’s many successes. The professional team has overseen the performance rugby programmes at Brunel since the partnership launched in 2018. Now
A. Canada Kévin Rouet has announced a squad of 32 players to tour South Africa next month. They are: Forwards Brittany Kassil, Caroline Crossley, Courtney O’Donnell, DaLeaka Menin, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Gillian Boag, Holly Phillips, Karen Paquin, Laetitia Royer, McKinley Hunt, Mikiela Nelson, Olivia DeMerchant, Pamphinette Buisa, Rachel Smith, Rori Wood, Sophie de Goede,
We have our first dramatic pre-World Cup news flash. Pauline Bourdon-Sansus, in many people’s eyes the greatest current Number 9, has been suspended for two matches. She had made clear in the media (especially in the Sud-Ouest newspaper) her dissatisfaction with refereeing standards. Her criticism was aimed primarily at the reffing of the Elite 1
England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have named their 30-player Six Nations Summer Series squad. Season captain Lucy Calladine will lead the squad for the first time in a capped fixture following on from April’s meeting with Springboks Women and last week’s opposed training vs. Wales U20 Women. Last
At almost the same moment we pick up stories that reveal two opposing rugby trends. Let’s start with the happier, personal one: Ellie Boatman has rejoined Trailfinders. That means she becomes the first GB Sevens player to indicate where her immediate future lies. A crucial passage in her statement is that she is focusing on
Harlequins are delighted to confirm that Scottish international Sarah Bonar has extended her stay with the Club. Bonar has been an integral part of this Harlequins side over the last few seasons, with her experience and leadership proving to be a vital asset to the team. The Scot has made 41 appearances so far in
Loughborough Lightning have completed the signing of Scotland international Lucia Scott from Premiership Women’s Rugby champions, Gloucester-Hartpury. The 21-year-old was named in Scotland’s extended training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year, alongside future Lightning team-mates Becky Boyd, Elis Martin, Anne Young, Leia Brebner-Holden and Helen Nelson. Scott’s first call-up to the
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