The 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is set to reach more fans than any previous series, World Rugby has announced. Both the men’s and women’s series kick off in Dubai this week and with the men’s series visiting 10 iconic locations* around the world and both the men’s and women’s series now welcoming two
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) today announced a long-term partnership with Old Mutual Wealth, the UK’s leading wealth management business, as a Principal Partner of England Rugby. The four-year agreement will see Old Mutual Wealth become title partner of the England Men’s and Women’s autumn internationals, which will both become the Old Mutual Wealth
England National Academy edged a closely fought encounter at Esher RFC on Tuesday evening, outscoring the visiting Maple Leafs seven tries to five to win by 37-29. Two early scores from the Maple Leafs gave the visitors control of early proceedings, backs Emma Jada and Natasha Smith crossing within fifteen minutes of kick-off. England found
University of Bath rugby player Sydney Gregson helped England Women’s National Academy side record a last-gasp win over Canada in a 12-try thriller on Tuesday. The Sport Performance student, who is supported by a Trendell Sports Scholarship, started at full-back as England’s development touched down twice in the last ten minutes to seal a 37-29
ENGLAND Women’s National Academy side will face the Maple Leafs at Esher Rugby on Tuesday, December 1 in the first of two fixtures against the Canadian side. As part of the Women’s development pathway, the National Academy side includes current senior players – including La Toya Mason, Lotte Clapp and Justine Lucas who all featured in
Richmond hosted their closest Premiership title rivals Saracens at the Athletic Ground on Sunday in what was a tense, thrilling match, but ultimately, the slick handling of the Saracens back line proved to be the deciding factor between the two sides. Within five minutes, Saracens found themselves on Richmond’s five metre line, looking dangerous. Richmond
Worcester took their foot off the pedal to allow Wasps back into the game but came through to win 29-10. Both teams deserved credit for providing an entertaining contest in atrocious playing conditions with gusting winds and torrential rain not favouring a handling game. However, despite the unfriendly environment, there were remarkably few handling errors as
In round 12 of the Women’s Premiership games, Lichfield entertained Aylesford Bulls Ladies. Despite almost monsoon conditions in the second half, both teams managed to put on a thoroughly entertaining game of rugby, with Lichfield taking the well-deserved win – Lichfield Ladies 55 Aylesford Bulls Ladies 0. Lichfield started very positively and immediately started to
Bristol Ladies get one step closer to the play offs with a win 17 – 10 win over DMP Sharks. Blustery conditions met both sides as they ran out at Trowbridge RFC for today’s fixture. The pitch at Trowbridge was fantastic given the weather, earning praise from both sides after a game where the wind and
The awful weather this weekend had a big impact on fixtures unfortunately – this is what happened today: Div One Lindley v Thornhill – called off Oulton 24 Wigan St Judes 18 Wigan try scorers: Faye Gaskin, Abileigh Capener, Megan Conliffe Wigan kicks: x 3 Faye Gaskin POM: Faye Gaskin Oulton try scorers: Tracey Addey,
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