Representatives from England, Wales and Scotland will come together to form a British Women’s Sevens squad for two invitational tournaments as part of preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A squad of 12 players will fly to Las Vegas today (Monday 29 February) for the USA Sevens Invitational Tournament, which takes place 3-5 March,
In massively exciting news for women’s sport, Bradford Bulls have announced the launch of the Bradford Bulls Women’s team. Provident Financial, the main sponsor for the Bulls, will also be the main sponsor of the Women’s team. Initially for one year, this will see the team wear the same kit as the men. The team will
Round 3: 28th February 2016 Pool 1 Worcester 97-0 Waterloo DMP 25-12 Bristol Richmond v Bye Pool 2 Lichfield v Bye Saracens 78-0 Henley Wasps 31-5 Aylesford
England Women made it three wins from three with victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday to take the lead in the Six Nations table. Tries in each half from Emma Croker and Abbie Scott sealed victory and kept their Championship hopes on track. England led 8-6 at the break through an early penalty from Amber
Results from today’s matches: Division One Oulton Raidettes 20 Lindley Swift Ladies 16 Lindley Swifts Tries: Laura Richards (2) Tyler Cookland (1) Lindley Swifts Goalscorers: Vicky Brook (2) Oulton Raidettes Tries: Tracey Addy, Rhiannon Marshall, Reagan Walker, Shina Hoyle (2) POM Lindley Swifts: Amy Gilbert POM Oulton Raidettes: Shina Hoyle York Ladies v Thornhill Trojan Ladies – Postponed
England Women’s Captain Sarah Hunter is looking forward to welcoming Ireland to Twickenham on Saturday night but recognises that taking on the reigning Six Nations title holders presents a ‘tough challenge’. Lead Coach Scott Bemand has made one change to the starting XV, while Tamara Taylor returns to the squad to start on the bench
England’s professional sevens player, and World Cup winner, Rachael Burford, has opened the first rugby academy for girls and women in the UK. The Burford Academy is designed to inspire young girls to take up the game of rugby and in so doing help them develop their abilities and confidence, unlocking their potential both on
Sharks travelled to play their Northern friends at Waterloo on Sunday 21st February 2016 in the Senior Cup. The pitch was in remarkable condition considering the recent weather; the sun was out with a strong breeze blowing across the ground. Waterloo got the game underway, the ball was collected by Sharks’ Katherine Hobson who ran the ball back at
Lichfield Ladies travelled to Henley Hawks for their first game in this year’s RFU Women’s Senior Cup. Despite a decent performance from the home side, Lichfield put in a good performance, showing their class in a 47-7 away win. With a much changed team, due to international commitments, Lichfield, playing with the wind in the
With the Ladies Premiership now concluded and Worcester achieving their target of finishing fourth, attention has now turned to the Six Nations, the Senior Cup Competition and of course, Worcester Ladies 2nd team who play in National Championship Midlands 2. On the international front, Worcester have been honoured to have the following players getting game
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