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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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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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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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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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