Source: INPHO

Rugby News from Auckland to Swansea

World Rugby’s decision to delay the World Cup for a year is now formally accepted World Rugby has announced a package of over £2 million which ‘will focus on providing teams with international competition’ to help nations prepare for next year’s World Cup. We must hope that these monies will aim more widely. What the

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Source: RFU

A Women’s Lions Tour comes a Step closer

Royal London, the mutual life, pensions and investment company, is in conversation with the British and Irish Lions Board about the feasibility of mounting a first women’s tour. I presented my views on the subject when it first reared its head back in 2019. Then, as no further news was forthcoming, I took matters into

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Source: David Howlett

Allianz Premier 15s – Round 14 Preview

World Cup news has overshadowed the weekly routine of the AP 15s. But life goes on Things are hotting up nicely The traditional Top 2, Sarries and Quins, have now suffered five losses between them. FIVE. That marks a step-change in the brief history of the league. The leading positions look like this: Table  

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Italy step up for the Six Nations

Andrea Di Giandomenico has announced the names of 26 players to meet up for training in preparation for the Six Nations: Sara BARATTIN (Arredissima Villorba, 95 caps) Lucia CAMMARANO (Rugby Belve Neroverdi, 24 caps) Giulia CAVINA (CUS Milan, uncapped) Giulia CERATO (Valsugana Rugby Padova, 5 caps) Alyssa D’INCA ‘(Arredissima Villorba, uncapped) Giordana DUCA (Valsugana Rugby

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World Rugby unveils HSBC Sevens Series 2021 plans

Five women’s and four men’s rounds scheduled in HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021 Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town to host joint men’s and women’s events Series kicks off with back-to-back women’s rounds in Paris on 15-16 and 22-23 May Discussions continuing towards addition of men’s events in London and Vancouver World Rugby providing

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