The match schedule for the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2018, which takes place on 29 November-1 December, has been confirmed. Dubai again hosts both the men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, acting as the men’s series opener and round two of the women’s, following on from the opening round in Glendale, Colorado,
Round eight was not short of action in a drama-filled weekend of the Tyrrells Premier 15s. Loughborough Lightning remain unbeaten atop the standings while Saracens Women kept pace as did Harlequins Ladies just below them. Elsewhere, Gloucester-Hartpury Women RFC got back to winning ways while Firwood Waterloo Ladies held off Darlington Mowden Park Sharks.
Quins v Wasps The Stoop 4 November 2018 Yet another London derby, and you could sense what it meant to the teams. Once the solemn minute of silence had been observed, cudgels were picked up again. A total of four yellow cards by the end tells its own story. Both the opening scores were penalty
Wasps were beaten 24-8 in a fiercely fought contest against Harlequins. The hosts made the most of their chances before a strong finish by Wasps in front of a large crowd at the Twickenham Stoop. The game began as expected in a nervy affair, two penalties exchanged between the sides the only scores in the
Lightning secure their 8th victory on the trot, to stay unbeaten in the Tyrrells Premier 15s after a convincing win over the Worcester Valkyries. The final score came to 64-12, and the result reflected the performance from the home side. The tempo of the game was set straight away by Lightning, with Menin scoring in
World Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2018, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo on 25 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the shortlists for the ultimate accolade feature players who have
The Women’s 2019 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed with England playing three home games, including a first for the side at Sandy Park, Exeter. All five of the Red Roses Tests will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the first fixtures for the side since turning fully professional on 1 January. The schedule
The United Kingdom Armed Forces side (UKAF) met the South African Women in the first match of their European tour at Rosslyn Park. It was a game out of theordinary in several respects – a marching military band, a Last Post and Reveille, a Minute’s Silence and an extended firework display next door for starters.
The fixtures for the 2019 Women’s Six Nations have been announced. The Championship will begin on Friday 1 February with the meeting of Ireland and England in a 5pm kick-off at Energia Park in Dublin. The second match will see Scotland face Italy in Glasgow, also on the Friday, while Champions France will get their
After a shaky start last week against Firwood Waterloo, Lightning will look to start strongly against visiting side Worcester Valkyries as they welcome them to Loughborough University this Saturday. The game kicks off at 12pm, and forms part of a double header with the Loughborough Students RFC, who play Birmingham Mosely RFC in the National
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