School report: Good work and progress, but needs to take more care over its weaknesses. Still undecided about long-term career prospects. As we reach the first break in the 2021-22 programme, it’s a chance to assess how things are going. There has been some glorious rugby played, highlighted by the quality of the Tries of
World Rugby has confirmed a revision to the RWC 2021 Asia qualification pathway that delivers certainty for teams Japan, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan in light of ongoing travel and quarantine challenges as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the highest ranked team in the region, Japan will automatically qualify for Rugby World Cup
Rugby is Boring This doubtful claim takes on a quite new meaning as Paris Metro Line 18 begins to take shape. The children of the suburb of Massy, through which the line will pass, have decided on the name to be given to the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will trace the line’s route.
Women’s rugby fans showed their excitement for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in New Zealand in 2022 as the unique Mastercard RWC 2021 tournament pass offering sold out in just minutes. In response to the huge demand for tickets, New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that RWC 2021 Opening Match Day Passes will go on sale
World Rugby has given an early posting of the appointments to sixteen international matches to be played this autumn. Pride of place goes to Aimee Barrett-Theron who is given the honour of controlling the first of the two clashes between the top two-ranked nations, then the first of the France-New Zealand encounters. It is a
The WRU has announced that the three men brought in as interim coaches for Wales Women will stay in post through to the World Cup. They are Ioan Cunningham, Geraint Lewis and Richard Whiffin, assisted by Sophie Spence, the intern. This is a sensible move to ensure stability and a degree of certainty for the
Here’s an update of the international matches coming up over the coming weeks. Your diary could scarcely be more crowded. 31 October England v New Zealand, Exeter 1 November USA v Canada Glendale, Colorado 5 November USA v Canada Glendale, Colorado 6 November France v South Africa, Vannes 7 November England v New Zealand, Northampton
Sandro Fiorino, the Canadian Head Coach, has announced the names of 32 players to undertake their USA and European tour this autumn: Alex Ellis (Barrhaven Scottish/Saracens) Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC) Brianna Miller (Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC) Brittany Kassil (Guelph Redcoats) Courtney Holtkamp (Red Deer Titans) DaLeaka Menin (Exeter Chiefs) Elissa Alarie (Westshore RFC/SABRFC/Braves de TR) Emily Belchos
The best of New Zealand’s emerging women players have been identified and selected for a High Performance Development camp. The programme will see 42 of the most talented young players come together for a position specific workshop with leading coaches from across the country. Black Ferns Assistant Coach Wesley Clarke said this camp will bridge
Rob Cain has announced 31 names of players to undertake four test autumn matches. They are: Catherine Benson (Sale) Amy Talei Bonte (Gloucester-Hartpury) Elizabeth Cairns (Life West Gladiatrix) Kayla Canett (USA Sevens) Gabby Cantorna (Exeter) Jennine Detiveaux (Exeter) Rachel Ehrecke* (Colorado Gray Wolves) Joanne Nana Fa’avesi (USA Sevens) Tess Feury (New York Rugby) Megan Foster
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