A. Canada Kévin Rouet has announced a squad of 32 players to tour South Africa next month. They are: Forwards Brittany Kassil, Caroline Crossley, Courtney O’Donnell, DaLeaka Menin, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Gillian Boag, Holly Phillips, Karen Paquin, Laetitia Royer, McKinley Hunt, Mikiela Nelson, Olivia DeMerchant, Pamphinette Buisa, Rachel Smith, Rori Wood, Sophie de Goede,
We have our first dramatic pre-World Cup news flash. Pauline Bourdon-Sansus, in many people’s eyes the greatest current Number 9, has been suspended for two matches. She had made clear in the media (especially in the Sud-Ouest newspaper) her dissatisfaction with refereeing standards. Her criticism was aimed primarily at the reffing of the Elite 1
England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have named their 30-player Six Nations Summer Series squad. Season captain Lucy Calladine will lead the squad for the first time in a capped fixture following on from April’s meeting with Springboks Women and last week’s opposed training vs. Wales U20 Women. Last
At almost the same moment we pick up stories that reveal two opposing rugby trends. Let’s start with the happier, personal one: Ellie Boatman has rejoined Trailfinders. That means she becomes the first GB Sevens player to indicate where her immediate future lies. A crucial passage in her statement is that she is focusing on
Harlequins are delighted to confirm that Scottish international Sarah Bonar has extended her stay with the Club. Bonar has been an integral part of this Harlequins side over the last few seasons, with her experience and leadership proving to be a vital asset to the team. The Scot has made 41 appearances so far in
Loughborough Lightning have completed the signing of Scotland international Lucia Scott from Premiership Women’s Rugby champions, Gloucester-Hartpury. The 21-year-old was named in Scotland’s extended training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year, alongside future Lightning team-mates Becky Boyd, Elis Martin, Anne Young, Leia Brebner-Holden and Helen Nelson. Scott’s first call-up to the
We are delighted to announce the signing of Emma Wassell, an experienced Scottish international with an outstanding record at the highest level. Born in Aberdeen, the 67-time capped Scotland international has been a pillar of consistency for her national side since making her debut against Ireland in the 2014 Six Nations. Her incredible durability saw
England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her 34-player training squad for this week’s camp in Bristol. Based at Shaftesbury Park, the home of Bristol Bears Women, the Women’s Pathway team convene for their final meeting before the Six Nations Summer Series in Wales this July. England’s Summer Series fixtures have since been
The return of the Allianz Cup, now named the PWR Cup for reasons unexplained, is a brave move that we must hope brings all the success it deserves. It will run from 23 August to 12 October, in other words in direct competition with the World Cup, also taking place in England (those dates: 22
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm. A modern back-row player, Malcolm is known for her relentless work rate, defensive prowess, and exceptional leadership on and off the field. Born in Glasgow, Malcolm previously represented Scotland in hockey at U17, U18, and U21 levels before switching to rugby in her mid-twenties. Quickly
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