Source: WRLA

2018 WRLA Cup Draw

The draw for the 2018 Women’s Rugby League Association Cup has been made. Just one fixture in the Preliminary round which will be played on 18th November 2018 Stanningley v Keighley Albion Round 1 played on 2nd December 2018 Dearne Valley V Winner of Stan/Keighley Cutsyke V Leeds University Orrell St James V Odsal Sedbergh

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Referees and coaches unified on approach

Referees and coaches involved in the November window have met ahead of the opening round of test matches this weekend, furthering ongoing commitment to open dialogue and alignment.With a busy window of more than 60 men’s and women’s matches kicking off on Friday, the regular workshop enables referees and coaches to consider key areas of

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France v NZ and England v USA match day squads

England v USA – Allianz Park – 9 November 7.45pm England Women match-day 23 15. Sarah McKenna (Saracens, 14 caps) 14. Lydia Thompson (Worcester Valkyries, 38 caps) 13. Carys Williams (Loughborough Lightning, uncapped) 12. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped) 11. Kelly Smith (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps) 10. Katy Daley-Mclean (Loughborough Lightning, 99 caps) 9. Leanne Riley (Harlequins,

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Source: Noel-Smith

Double-headers: Yes or No?

The double-header here means playing a women’s match either before or after a men’s match on the same ground. They have been warmly welcomed by most experienced women administrators and players. They benefit by introducing women’s rugby to enthusiasts who might otherwise hold it in low regard or have no opinion about it at all.

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Source: RFU

A Look Forward to England v USA – Allianz Park 9 November 2018

First Quilter Autumn International – Allianz Park 9 November 2018 Simon Middleton has announced the following England Squad: 15. Sarah McKenna (Saracens) 14. Lydia Thompson (Valkyries) 13. Carys Williams (Lightning)* 12. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury)* 11. Kelly Smith (Gloucester-Hartpury) 10. Katy Daley-Mclean (Lightning) 9. Leanne Riley (Harlequins) 1. Ellena Perry (Saracens)* 2. Lark Davies (Valkyries) 3. Shaunagh

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Katy Daley-Mclean to earn 100th cap against USA

Katy Daley-Mclean will earn her 100th international cap for England in the Red Roses’ opening Quilter Internationals Test against USA Women at Allianz Park on Friday (KO 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports Arena). England Women Head Coach Simon Middleton will cap four new players in the starting 15, with two additional new names on the

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Source: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

Women’s Sevens Series – Dubai

The match schedule for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2018, which takes place on 29 November-1 December, has been confirmed. Dubai again hosts both the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, acting as the men’s series opener and round two of the women’s, following on from the opening round in Glendale, Colorado,

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Source: Loughborough Lightning

No lack of drama in action packed Tyrrells Premier 15s

Round eight was not short of action in a drama-filled weekend of the Tyrrells Premier 15s.   Loughborough Lightning remain unbeaten atop the standings while Saracens Women kept pace as did Harlequins Ladies just below them. Elsewhere, Gloucester-Hartpury Women RFC got back to winning ways while Firwood Waterloo Ladies held off Darlington Mowden Park Sharks.

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Source: WRLA

WRLA 4 November results

Here are the results from the WRLA 4 November 2018: Premier Division Featherstone Lionesses 34 Huddersfield 30 Featherstone tries: Katie Hepworth, Gabby Harrison x 2, Paige Stevens, Reagan Walker  x2 Featherstone goal kicks: Katie Hepworth x 6 Paige Stevens Huddersfield tries: Abigail Spencer, Jamie Scott, Jade Barber x 2, Louise Travers, Abby Price. Huddersfield goal kicks:

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