World Rugby maintained its commitment to drug-free sport with a record programme of intelligent testing, education and Keep Rugby Clean awareness in 2015. With a budget increase of almost 30 per cent, World Rugby carried out more tests in 2015 than ever before – a total of 3,562 – showing a real commitment to protecting
It was a sunny but cold winter afternoon at the Northern Echo arena as Sharks ladies welcomed Bristol ladies for the latest round of the RFU Senior Cup. From kick off Sharks Lisa Cockburn fielded the ball well and ran back at the Bristol defence with intent, the ball was quickly recycled and passed out
England Women U20 Coach Jo Yapp has made a number of changes to the squad which takes on France U20 at Esher RFC on Saturday 5 March, KO 2.00pm. Yapp brings four new names into the squad of 23 since their most recent game against Army Women on 18 February, while three of the starting
With seven first team players on international duty at the weekend, the senior cup provided an excellent opportunity for aspiring players to experience the game at the higher level, and the players from the 2nd team drafted into this game proved to be far too strong for the Championship One League winners. Waterloo, to be
Representatives from England, Wales and Scotland will come together to form a British Women’s Sevens squad for two invitational tournaments as part of preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A squad of 12 players will fly to Las Vegas today (Monday 29 February) for the USA Sevens Invitational Tournament, which takes place 3-5 March,
Round 3: 28th February 2016 Pool 1 Worcester 97-0 Waterloo DMP 25-12 Bristol Richmond v Bye Pool 2 Lichfield v Bye Saracens 78-0 Henley Wasps 31-5 Aylesford
England Women made it three wins from three with victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday to take the lead in the Six Nations table. Tries in each half from Emma Croker and Abbie Scott sealed victory and kept their Championship hopes on track. England led 8-6 at the break through an early penalty from Amber
England Women’s Captain Sarah Hunter is looking forward to welcoming Ireland to Twickenham on Saturday night but recognises that taking on the reigning Six Nations title holders presents a ‘tough challenge’. Lead Coach Scott Bemand has made one change to the starting XV, while Tamara Taylor returns to the squad to start on the bench
England’s professional sevens player, and World Cup winner, Rachael Burford, has opened the first rugby academy for girls and women in the UK. The Burford Academy is designed to inspire young girls to take up the game of rugby and in so doing help them develop their abilities and confidence, unlocking their potential both on
Sharks travelled to play their Northern friends at Waterloo on Sunday 21st February 2016 in the Senior Cup. The pitch was in remarkable condition considering the recent weather; the sun was out with a strong breeze blowing across the ground. Waterloo got the game underway, the ball was collected by Sharks’ Katherine Hobson who ran the ball back at
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