Sean Lynn has named a squad of 45 (see below) to start training for a schedule which looks different from many of their fifteen rivals for the RWC trophy. They have the usual initial training sessions, but in July thirty of them will set off for a two-match tour of Australia. That number 30 is
The training season the the World Cup is getting into full swing. All over the world sixteen squads are starting the ritual of getting into the best form possible. The first step for head coaches is to announce a squad considerably larger than the 32 allowed at the main event. Then comes the uncomfortable business
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Francesca McGhie, one of rugby’s most exciting young talents. A 22-year-old from Edinburgh, McGhie is renowned for her blistering pace and sharp footwork. Comfortable anywhere across the back three, she brings a dynamic attacking threat to Trailfinders Women. After securing the Tennent’s Premiership with Watsonians in the 2022-23 season,
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Two training squads announced Within 24 hours both Bryan Easson and Scott Bemand have named their training squads for the coming 2025 RWC. The good news includes the names of much missed players returning to duty from injury. In particular, Emma Wassell for Scotland and Sam Monaghan and Beibhinn Parsons for Ireland. For Ireland Sarah
Loughborough Lightning have re-signed international forward Becky Boyd ahead of the 2025/26 season. Second/back row Boyd was earlier today named in the Scotland extended training squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, alongside her club colleagues Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Anne Young and Elis Martin. Boyd, 21, has enjoyed an incredible breakthrough campaign, featuring
Loughborough Lightning have re-signed Scotland international Leia Brebner-Holden ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 22-year-old was named in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup extended training squad earlier today alongside her Lightning teammates Helen Nelson, Anne Young, Elis Martin and Becky Boyd. Brebner-Holden arrived at Lightning in October 2024 from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury, and
Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international Lisa Thomson. Last season marked her first full season in 15s after a successful career with GB7s, and she has proven a key player in the squad, excelling at both fly-half and centre. Thomson brings a wealth of international experience, having represented Scotland at the 2021 Rugby
Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international scrum-half Caity Mattinson, ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Signed in 2024 from Gloucester-Hartpury, Mattinson has quickly become a key figure in the squad, known for her speed and expertise from the base of the scrum. Mattinson has accumulated vast international experience for Scotland since her debut in
England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has confirmed her squad for this week’s three-day training camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Following on from last week’s meeting at Loughborough University, 36 players travel to Berkshire in preparation for the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series in Wales this July. Bristol Bears wing Millie David
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