Source: Women’s 6 Nations

A Setback for the Scots

Scotland v Italy The Hive, Edinburgh Scotland had high hopes of a home win after their defeat of Wales and decent showing in France. It was not to be, a grave disappointment to players, staff and crowd. Both sets of backs had been written up pre-match. As things turned out, it was the Azzurre who

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Source: Women’s 6 Nations

“We need to be tested”

And they were 6 Nations – Round 3 – Saturday Games Ireland v England Virgin Media Park, Cork English players and staff have been heard saying they want to face competition, to be tested to the full. Ireland provided just that, but for the first 55 minutes only. Across the first half they gave England

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Kenya women and Portugal men crowned champions

Following a thrilling two days of international rugby sevens action in Krakow, South Africa women and Portugal men were also crowned World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Krakow 2025 winners. Portugal men and South Africa women shine in Krakow to become winners of HSBC Sevens Challenger Krakow 2025 Kenya women and Portugal men crowned World Rugby

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U20 Women confirm teams to face South Africa

Head coach LJ Lewis has confirmed her England U20 Women’s matchday teams to face the Springbok Women’s side in Marcoussis, France this Saturday (12pm BST kick-off). Following the conclusion of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season, England will provide matchday experience for a handful of U23 squad members to increase development opportunities for a wider base of

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Source: Harlequins

Danielle Lochner re-signs with Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women are delighted to announce that South African international Danelle Lochner has extended her stay in West London. A dual-sport international in both netball and rugby, Lochner joined Harlequins in 2023 and has gone on to establish herself as a key member of the Quins forward pack, making 25 appearances in her first two

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Back to Business

Six Nations – Round Three After a week’s break the 6N gets under way on Saturday. Fixtures: Saturday 12 April: France v Wales, Stade Amédée-Domenech, Brive; KO 12.45 BST Ireland v England, Musgrave Park, Cork; KO 16.45 BST Sunday 13 April Scotland v Italy, The Hive, Edinburgh; 15.00 BST France v Wales – Keep your

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NZR launches ‘Next Ferns’ in nationwide search for new talent 

Four regional combines to unearth new women’s rugby talent Top 30 athletes to be invited to a national combine in Wellington Open to women and girls aged 16-25 with no prior rugby experience required Talent search focused on 2029 Rugby World Cup and 2032 Olympics New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched Next Ferns, a nationwide

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Latest Rugby News

Appointments In a surprise move Dave Ward, head coach of Bristol Bears, leaves his post. Depending on the nature of his ‘new opportunity’, it may well mean the departure of his wife, Abbie, from the Bears’ squad too. What are the odds on Bears picking a woman to replace him? About 100-1 against? I’ll be

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