Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson (pictured above) makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford starts at inside centre alongside Emily Scarratt. England flanker
New Zealand will play USA and reigning champions England meet France in the semi-finals of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Belfast next week. New Zealand, England and France topped their pool while USA made it through as the fourth ranked team after the pool stages in Dublin. WRWC 2014 finalists Canada missed out on
England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles the Red Roses sealed their place in the last four. Emily Scarratt
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes, including four positional changes to the starting 15 to face USA on Thursday 17 August in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 4). The Red Roses are two wins from two in Pool B having beaten Spain 56-5 and Italy 56-13 in the last
On Sunday in the Women’s Super League Bradford Bulls Women welcomed Castleford Tigers Ladies and the home side dominated throughout to earn a 72-18 victory. Four Bradford players were on the score sheet twice; Amy Hardcastle, Kirsty Moroney, Jess Courtman and Rhiannon Marshall. There were further tries from Cheryl Armitage, Charlotte Booth, Lisa Taylor, Stacey
England made it two wins from two at the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point 56-13 win over Italy at Billings Park UCD. Following their win over Spain on Wednesday, the Red Roses ran in 10 tries for a second consecutive game in Dublin. England got their first try after 10 minutes when captain
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes to the starting 15 who face Italy on 13 August in the second pool game of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 1). Emily Scarratt will lead the side, starting at inside centre, with regular captain Sarah
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 is off to a flying start and a compelling opening day of action in Dublin has proven popular in stadia and in the social-sphere, with previous tournament records tumbling along the way. With full and vibrant venues, the opening day showcased the world-renowned warm Irish welcome as teams and fans
Harlequins is today (Wednesday 9th August) excited to confirm its new Academy coaching structure heading into the 2017/18 season. Jim Evans, who appeared 174 times for Harlequins across ten years at the Club, has been promoted to Academy Head Coach following on from Howard Graham who held the position for eight years. Graham has been
Loughborough University is today delighted to confirm that Alan Buzza will be taking up the Director of Rugby role on a permanent basis. Buzza, who has been interim Director for the past three months, will move back into a full-time rugby role, having been Head of Performance Programmes for the last eight years. Prior to
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