Source: Loughborough Lightning

Cath O’Donnell brings up Lightning half-century

Catherine O’Donnell will make her 50th appearance for Loughborough Lightning this weekend, as Nathan Smith’s side make the short journey to Leicester Tigers for the first-ever Derby match between the two clubs. Smith makes just two changes to his starting line-up for the Premiership Women’s Rugby clash, with Carmela Morrall and Maja Meuller coming into

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Source: INPHO

November Rugby Diary

News from around the World 1 November Cube International explain why they backed out of an agreement to support Worcester Warriors 2 November World Rugby announces 4 nominees for World 15s Rugby Player of the Year: Abby Dow (England), Gabrielle Vernier (France), Marlie Packer (England) and Ruahei Demant (New Zealand) 3 November Barbarians hope to

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Source: Harlequins

Carys Phyllips signs for Quins

Harlequins are pleased to announce the signing of Welsh international Carys Phillips from Warriors Women. The 31-year-old hooker has made 70 appearances for Wales, since making her debut off the bench against Ireland in the 2013 Six Nations. Phillips has also captained her country, leading Wales into the 2017 Six Nations campaign. Commenting on her

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HSBC SVNS 2024 ready to reach new heights

Exciting new era for rugby sevens begins as HSBC SVNS kicks off in Dubai on 2-3 December The Emirates Dubai 7s is the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2024, featuring the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams in the world New Zealand are reigning men’s and women’s champions, while South Africa men and Australia

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Source: World Rugby

Latest Rugby News, November 2023

New Zealand The four franchises of Super Aupiki have announced their squads of 30 for the new competition starting in March 2024. Carlos Spencer, head coach of the Blues, has expressed his concerns: though the programme now extends an extra two weeks to seven, he feels it still lags a distance behind its European equivalents.

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Chiefs v Bears – PWR – Round Two

You would not have wanted to be part of the Bristol management team watching on. As the game unfolded, the Bears were guilty of error upon error that cost them possession and territory. It was as if the Sandy Park bogey had its beady eye on them. Gabriella Nigrelli, another of England’s young Under 20s

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