Loughborough Lightning welcome back eight returning internationals from WXV for this weekend’s clash with Sale Sharks at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Newly-capped Red Roses winger Bo Westcombe-Evans returns to make the starting line-up while lock Lilli Ives Campion is among the replacements for Saturday’s game (kick-off: 2pm). The Premiership Women’s Rugby Round 3 encounter
This was bound to be an unusual season. The presence of a home World Cup next autumn meant normal structures had to be set aside. We’ve already seen two rounds the PWR take place, but without so many of the players caught up in three WXV series on three continents. Since several of the nine
North Otago Rugby Football Union (NORFU) have proudly announced the appointment of Irish rugby legend Sene Naoupu (née Taiti-Fanene) as their new CEO. The appointment marks a historic day in rugby as Naoupu, who’s also of Samoan decent from the villages Vaie’e Safata and Lotoso’a Saleimoa, becomes the first Pasifika female CEO of a New
BBC1 was the venue for the latest stage of next year’s World Cup. The draw was made on the One Show with Gabby Logan and Maggie Alphonsi. The four British Isles captains were all present, plus squads of highly excited youngsters to add unwavering support. The selections made: Pool A: England, Samoa, USA, Australia Pool
Harlequins Women and Capgemini,a global business and technology transformation partner, have launched Ignite, a personal development programme in the UK that provides women from both organisations with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, progress their careers and achieve their personal goals. The programme will be facilitated by the renowned learning provider, LHH. Its 4 modules
1. Canada are tough opponents 2. Final matches are rarely one way 3. England’s game-plan remains unclear In more detail John Mitchell set out his strategy for the Red Roses after acting as an observer during Louis Deacon’s term as interim chief. He wanted to see a more expansive approach adopted, with less emphasis on
World Rugby has announced how the four bands of the 2025 World Cup will be composed. Here they are, with rankings added: Band 1: England (1), Canada (2), New Zealand (3), France (4) Band 2: Australia (5), Ireland (6), Scotland (7), Italy (8) Band 3: USA (9), Wales (10), Japan (11), South Africa (12) Band
Sally Horrox gave her usual upbeat address at BC Place, Vancouver. She could point to exciting rugby, new nations finding their footing and worldwide interest. It was indeed heartening to see eighteen squads meet up at three venues to enjoy more competition, increase the number of test matchers played, and inspire more youngsters to take
Reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury continued their unbeaten start to their title defence with a hard-fought 27-18 win over Harlequins to open Round 2 of the Premiership Women’s Rugby. There was also a victory for leaders Saracens as they defeated Sale Sharks 54-12, while on Sunday, Exeter Chiefs beat Leicester Tigers 52-10 and Trailfinders Women downed Loughborough Lightning 64-33.
France v New Zealand A Brief Scene-setting Two successive matches between the teams had seen a 1-point margin. You can’t get much closer than that. All three head coaches assembled their strongest line-ups, while paying attention to current form and fitness. For the French duo this meant Séraphine Okemba replacing Téani Feleu at 6. That
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