The Yaras of Brazil were anxious to widen their experience, in preparation for their introduction to a first World Cup. So the adventure of a two-match tour to the Netherlands took place. This news is encouraging for both sides. NL still have high hopes of advancing their cause. Till now Spain have stood in their
Women’s RWC 2025 will be the largest celebration of women’s rugby ever with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date England 2025 has already sold 50 per cent more tickets than Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand with 90,000 further tickets secured in November There’s still a chance for fans to be part
Breaking news: Bristol Bears are switching their derby game against Gloucester-Hartpury to the football ground, Ashton Gate, owing to “unprecendented demand”. And this, despite the fact that head coach, Dave Ward, had given a strong hint that their new signing, Ilona Maher, would be unlikely to feature for a while. She’d need time to grow
The second round of HSBC SVNS takes place on 7-8 December as world class rugby sevens returns to Cape Town Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively after claiming gold at the opening round in Dubai last weekend Local fans will have the opportunity to see the Olympic bronze medal
The odds swing Bookmakers across the world were hard at it yesterday, reassessing their odds on a Bristol Bears’ win in the 2024-25 PWR league. In their estimation Bears will win all their remaining games by a margin. Their competitiors might as well give up the chase. News of Ilona Maher’s signing has sent shudders
This question is surrounded by a forest of uncertainties. The WRU is the target of bitter criticism. Who exactly will be making the choice, and who will be applying, knowing the pitiful state the Union has been allowed to fall into? Any potential Welsh candidates will be only too aware of the risks they run.
Ilona Maher has signed a short-term contract with Bristol Bears. This news is no sort of shock, but it introduces all manner of reactions. Here’s a conversation I overheard on a Bristol bus: Q. Why does the PWR allow players to join clubs that don’t need strengthening? Bears are the best, the strongest club in
Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their first ever SVNS final Australia overcame New Zealand 28-24 in a pulsating women’s final as Maddison Levi breaks tournament try scoring
NO-vember! 1 November Maya Stewart wins Wallaroos Player of the Year award 1 November Alivia Leatherman (USA) signs for Trailfinders 1 November The new ‘Championing Women and Girls’ Rugby Award’ goes to East Kilbride RFC (Scotland), Guisborough RUFC (England), Cooke RFC (Ireland) and Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon (Wales); £10,000 and a trophy each 1 November 385
PWR Round 8 – Sunday Match Of course it does, but we need to see how that claim is working out. The two winless sides met in Lancashire. This is where the heart of the PWR must be; Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers fighting for their self-respect. Sharks put up a perfectly decent performance, scoring
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