How good is your knowledge of women’s rugby? Before the second round of the Women’s 6 Nations we offer a small women’s rugby quiz – unfortunately the only prize on offer is our admiration at your in depth knowledge and the ability to retain the information! Answers will be posted tomorrow – as a teaser
The Red Roses amassed eight tries at Energia Park, Donnybrook, a ground that is fast becoming an all-timefavourite of theirs, after the Grand Slam win there in 2017. This was a significant day in the world of women’s rugby, the first time a full-term professional side had taken the field. For most of the 80 minutes,
Since the inception of World Rugby’s ambitious plan, Accelerating the Global Development of Women in Rugby 2017-2025, which aims to strengthen and support the growth of the women’s game and promote parity, important advances have been made both on and off the field in year one of implementation. With 9.6 million players recorded globally, latest
New Zealand, Ireland and defending champions Australia topped their pools after a day of upsets at the HSBC Sydney Sevens at Spotless Stadium on Saturday. The Black Ferns Sevens, who have now won 33 consecutive matches on the series since their Cup final loss in Sydney a year ago, were the only side with a perfect
England Women started their 2019 Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point 51-7 win against Ireland in Dublin. On a cold night at Donnybrook, first half scores from Jess Breach and Sarah McKenna were added to by Sarah Bern, Lark Davies, Katy Daley-Mclean, Zoe Harrison, Emily Scott and Bryony Cleall in the second 40 minutes as
Wasps will look to maintain their five game winning streak in the development league as they face Gloucester-Hartpury. With the development league about to break for a month, Wasps will look to ensure they remain top of the table. The home side have been in incredible form in the development league this season and have
England Women Sevens head coach James Bailey has named his 12-player squad for the HSBC Sydney Sevens taking place on 1-3 February. The side remains unchanged from the HSBC New Zealand Sevens ‘Fast Four’ invitational competition last weekend where England won bronze after playing New Zealand, China and France in a round-robin contest. Broadcast live on
Squads announced and other matters The England Squad to play Ireland in Dublin on Friday, 1 February: 15. Sarah McKenna (Saracens) 14. Jess Breach (Harlequins) 13. Emily Scarratt (Loughborough) 12. Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury) 11. Kelly Smith (Gloucester-Hartpury) 10. Katy Daley-Mclean (Loughborough) 9. Leanne Riley (Harlequins) 1. Hannah Botterman (Saracens) 2. Lark Davies (Worcester) 3. Sarah
Big news from France: the FFR announces 28 contracts for 15s players, to bring them in line with their 7s sisters – and more or less in line with their English counterparts, though the fine print of the contracts differs. Complaints are already streaming in about the 50% part-time arrangements set in place. The recipients
How lucky Europe is to have a tournament the size and scope of the 6 Nations! Only England and France? When we read of the two great rugby-playing nations down under hoping desperately to establish a wider international playing field, we should be grateful for the 6 Nations Championship, the feast that is served
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