World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – Amsterdam – 22 and 23 May 2015 Pools: A: New Zealand, USA, Fiji, South Africa B: Australia, England, Russia, China C: Canada, France, Spain, Netherlands Day 1: 22 May 2015 11.20 Australia v Russia 11.42 England v China 12.04 New Zealand v Fiji 12.26 USA v South Africa 12.48
The Rugby Football Union has today announced that Scott Bemand and Matt Ferguson have been appointed to the roles of England Women’s XVs Lead Coach and Assistant Coach respectively. Former England and Premiership scrum-half Bemand and Premiership coach Ferguson will report directly to Simon Middleton who was named overall Head Coach of both the XVs
Three teams will book their places at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this weekend during the final round of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Amsterdam. With the series title race also to be decided at the two-day tournament on Friday and Saturday, it promises to be highly-competitive and compelling viewing. New Zealand became
In a very competitive and hugely entertaining game, which was a great advert for women’s rugby league, Bradford Thunderbirds overcame a battling Thatto Heath 22-18 to move into first place in the Premier League. Bradford started the game well and raced into a 12-0 lead. The opening try was scored by Amy Hardcastle who used
England Women’s Sevens Head Coach Simon Middleton has made one change to his squad for the final round of the Sevens World Series in Amsterdam this week (May 22-23). Middleton has called up Richmond’s Claire Allan who replaces Natasha Brennan. Brennan is ruled out of the final clash because of an injury picked up at
Bristol Ladies Rugby are on the search for a new Backs Coach for next season. The RFU Women’s Premiership club are looking for the final member of their coaching staff after recruiting three new coaches last month. This is a part time, paid position working with a squad of over 50 of the most talented female
20 school choirs from England and Wales selected to welcome teams Over 100 applications resulted in competitive selection process Each choir will be part of the official Rugby World Cup 2015 Welcome Ceremonies held in September Choirs will perform the official Rugby World Cup anthem, World in Union Venues and dates of ceremonies to be
This weekend saw Selby Warriors at home to Brighouse. The home side emerged with a 34-10 win, Gemma Huddlestone led the way with a hat-rick of tries, Meg Summers scored once for Selby and Yaz Copeland crossed for two tries and was on target with 5 goals. There was a close game at Bradford Thunderbirds
There couldn’t be a starker illustration of the gulf in commitment to women’s sport than with the staging of the London women’s Sevens this weekend at The Stoop. The contrast of this low key affair, to the fanfare showcase event taking place across the road at Twickenham is incredible. How disappointing for all the athletes
England Women Sevens were crowned Plate champions in the penultimate round of the Sevens World Series on Saturday but are still left hunting a top four finish and an Olympic qualification spot. Simon Middleton’s side, who defeated France 19-0 in the final, now head to Amsterdam next week for the final round of the series
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