As World Rugby proposes amendments to laws, we are all left in a limbo of doubt. The UK government has just announced a resumption of play in certain sports, though medical experts are deeply divided on its wisdom. In any case, rugby remains at the back of the queue for a go-ahead. That is inevitable.
Farah Palmer Cup – Update 15 August 2020 The opening two rounds of the Farah Palmer Cup will not go ahead as scheduled, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced today. The North pool of the premier women’s competition was due to kick off next Saturday 22 August, with North Harbour hosting Waikato, Counties Manukau playing
World Rugby has proposed dramatic changes to the basic laws of rugby. They would affect the way the game is played to an almost unimaginable extent. These and similar measures aim to reduce contact time between player and player. They are mere optional law-trials; individual unions may adjust according to local circumstance. The RFU for
Tyrrells’ decision not to extend their sponsorship of the women’s elite league in England shouldn’t have come as a huge surprise. But it did. The news comes very late in the calendar. Most types of company have lived through troubled times this year. Few can afford largesse. Since Tyrrells’ contract wasn’t due to run out
Premier 15s title sponsor Tyrrells will end its sponsorship of the top tier of the women’s club game at the conclusion of its three-year contract (August 2020). Tyrrells, owned by KP Snacks, has reviewed its sponsorship commitments, and has taken the decision to redirect its marketing spend in line with overarching business objectives. Kevin McNair,
As of 22 May we have learned of very few transfers to the two new Tyrrells clubs, Exeter and Sale. The big news was Katy Daley-Mclean’s appointment as player-coach to the Sharks. Apart from her the only names revealed by the Sharks are Molly Kelly (RGC North Wales & Wales), Laura Perrin (Waterloo), Vicky Irwin
Sale Sharks Women have announced the latest in a wave of signings, as they confirm USA Women Eagles International Jessica Wooden will join the club for the 20/21 season. Jessica brings both international experience to Sale Sharks, but also lots of Tyrrells Premier 15s experience having played for Harlequins Women and Richmond FC Women in
Thirty nine players were included in the England fold. Here’s an attempt to assess their contributions Sarah Hunter (captain) Fears that she might not complete the course to the World Cup were confounded by another series of dominant displays at the base of the scrum. She leads by example and the quiet word. She was
The FFR has taken another brave step forward in announcing a detailed programme for the 2020-21 season. It stresses that all these provisions depend on government advice concerning the battle against coronavirus. As advertised before, the elite clubs will be divided into four pools of four. Those finishing in the top half move ahead to
World Rugby recently published a toolkit to help increase the number of women coaches. According to a 2017 survey led by Carol Isherwood, one of England’s great founding figures, only one woman was in charge of a national side, Jo Hull (Hong Kong). But since then we can add Sylke Haverkorn (Netherlands) and Leslie McKenzie
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