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Harlequins Women name team for London derby

Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen names team to travel to Wasps Ladies for first London derby of the 2020/21 season In the team’s first away trip to London rivals Wasps Ladies, Head Coach Mullen makes two changes to the starting XV that claimed a ruthless 103-0 victory over DMP Durham Sharks at The Stoop

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The Autumn Programme fights for Survival

France announce a Squad France have picked a large squad of 32 to complete their four autumn campaign. They have two Six Nations matches left over, plus the eagerly awaited double header with England. Annick Hayraud has announced these names: ABADIE Audrey (Blagnac) AIT LAHBIB Rkya (Montpellier RC) ARRICASTRE Lise (Lons Rugby Féminin Béarn Pyrénées)

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Italy pick a Strong Squad for Ireland

Andrea de Giandomenico has made his choice of 23 players to face Ireland in Dublin on 24 October: Sara BARATTIN (Arredissima Villorba, 93 caps) Melissa BETTONI (Stade Rennais, France, 56 caps) Beatrice CAPOMAGGI (Unione Rugby Capitolina, 3 caps) Giulia CERATO (Valsugana Rugby Padova, 3 caps) Giordana DUCA (Valsugana Rugby Padova, 16 caps) Valeria FEDRIGHI (Stade

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Source: RFU

RPA Women’s Player of the Year Awards

There were three categories for women in this year’s  RPA awards:  Women’s Player of the Year, Women’s 7s Player of the Year and the Gain Line Award, the winners were: Zoe Aldcroft –  The Telegraph Women’s Sport England Women’s Player of the Year Aldcroft said: “I am over the moon to win this, it’s great

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Source: Ash Goodchild @sporting_ash21

The International Scene unfolds

The closer we get to the international season, the more the excitement rises but the uncertainties pile up. The opening bout takes place on 24 October when Ireland host Italy in the Six Nations. From there a thicket of tests are squeezed in before Christmas, finishing on 20 December with two RWC qualifiers which involve

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Source: Ash Goodchild @sporting_ash21

Round one: Allianz Premier 15s

The first round of the new Allianz Premier 15s season started in fine style as Saracens Women defeated Worcester Warriors Women. Sarries were made to work for the 34-25 win at Allianz Park with multiple lead changes throughout. Two tries from Georgie Lingham helping them to a first win of the new campaign. Jo Yapp’s

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