Ireland’s Johnny Sexton and France’s Jessy Trémoulière have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2018 in association with Mastercard respectively at the World Rugby Awards in Monte Carlo on Sunday. On a night to remember in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and greats
Wasps inspired first-half seals 26-10 victory against Gloucester-Hartpury Wasps produced some outstanding rugby in the first half at Twyford Avenue to put themselves out of reach of Gloucester-Hartpury. Despite a ferocious fightback from the visitors, Wasps resolute defence held firm to seal a 26-10 victory against another play-off contender. Wasps looked dangerous in the opening
‘One of the biggest challenges in the women’s game’ – (Adam Griggs, Ireland’s Head Coach) England v Ireland – Twickenham November 24 2018 Teams: England Ireland 15. Sarah McKenna
England Rugby will continue their promotion of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign at Twickenham Stadium this Saturday, with the organisation selected as match day charity for both Quilter Internationals. The campaign will initially be promoted during the men’s international between England and Australia (3.00pm kick off, live on Sky Sports Main Event), as well as during the subsequent Red Roses fixture against
After a break in the season for the Quilter Internationals, Loughborough Lightning Rugby will return to the field this weekend against reining Tyrrells Premier 15’s champions Saracens, as they travel south to Allianz Park. Having learnt a lot from their previous few matches, Lightning will look to come out all guns blazing on Saturday and
Simon Middleton has named his match day 23 to face Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 November (KO 5.40pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event, Action and Mix). The Red Roses are aiming to finish their Quilter Internationals unbeaten, having overcome USA 57-5 at Allianz Park and Canada 27-19 at Castle Park. Middleton makes
England Women National Academy were beaten 35-14 by Canada Women A at Cobham RFC on Wednesday. Jo Yapp’s side trailed 14-7 at the break, with Canada scoring converted tries through Brittany Kassil and Gabby Senft, while England responded through Rosie Galligan with Ellie Green converting. Elizabeth Crake crossed for England which Lizzie Goulden converted but Canada
England Women Sevens head coach James Bailey has named his 12-player squad for the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series which takes place in Dubai on 29 & 30 November, streamed live on WorldRugby.org. Last year’s RPA Women’s Sevens Player of the Year winner Alex Matthews will make her first appearance
England Women have named the National Academy match-day 23 to play Canada Women A at Cobham RFC on Wednesday 21 November (KO 7.30pm). There are three changes to the starting 15 who narrowly lost 24-25 to USA last week, with Merryn Doidge moving from the bench to start at full back and Detysha Harper
Harlequins Ladies aim to create history again when they face Gloucester Hartpury at The Stoop on 30th March. Following the success of last year’s record-breaking attempt to have the highest ever attendance for a women’s Club match in the UK, Harlequins today launches The Game Changer: an annual celebration of the women’s game at The
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