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
England have won their opening 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup game with a convincing 56-5 win over Spain. The Red Roses produced an entertaining attacking performance against the eighth-ranked side in the world as they scored 10 tries in the first game. Megan Jones and a hat-trick from Kay Wilson gave England a 24-5 half
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s opening pool game in the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Red Roses will take on Spain for the first time in three years when the two sides meet at the UCD Bowl, Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday 9 August, KO 14:00 (Live
On the eve of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland, World Rugby has announced details of a leadership forum to identify ways to inspire the next generation of female leaders and accelerate the development of women in rugby on and off the field of play. The two-day forum, which will take place in Belfast
New Zealand’s Black Ferns win the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. POOL A: Canada, New Zealand, Wales, Hong Kong POOL B: England, United States, Italy, Spain POOL C: France, Ireland, Australia, Japan Wed 09 Aug 2017, Match 1 14.00 ENGLAND 56-5 SPAIN Match 2 14.45 NEW ZEALAND 44-12 WALES Match 3 16.30 USA 24-12
With 113 years of rugby apparel expertise, Canterbury has again pushed the boundaries of innovation in the new England Rugby 2017 – 18 home kit unveiled today. The kit will be worn for the first time by the men’s and women’s senior teams in the 2017 Old Mutual Wealth Series. A unique feature of the
In the Women’s Championship there was one game this weekend, Wakefield Trinity Ladies hosted Barrow Ladies and the home side impressed throughout winning 44-0. Wakefield’s Georgia Cutt had a fantastic afternoon scoring five tries and there were further tries scored by Aimee Holroyd, Katie Smith, Kelly Hall and Michala Reith. Nicole Austin added four goals
England Women fly-half Emily Scott has sustained an injury and as a result will no longer travel to Ireland as part of the England Womens Rugby World Cup squad. England Women hooker Vicky Fleetwood has also sustained a minor injury. Fleetwood will remain in England to undergo an intensive rehabilitation programme over the next few
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