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Five Tries against Sarries not enough

Allianz Premier 15s – Round 16 Saracens v Sale Sharks The Sunday game saw Sarries put the game to bed by half-time, but then stand accused of going to bed themselves. Once more Sharks proved what a force they could become by posting no fewer than five tries against the runaway leaders. They started well,

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Wasps down Quins’ Colours

Allianz Premier 15s – Round 16 Wasps v Harlequins  Meg Jones dropped Ellie Green’s kick-off, but it was all part of her cunning plan. She knew her pack would dismantle unfamiliar opponents at the ensuing scrum. From there Wasps dominated nearly all phases of play. Heather Cowell briefly upset their plans with a fine try

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Ireland’s Review

The review into Ireland’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup is partial, sober and wide-ranging. Women’s rugby in Ireland will receive an extra €1m per annum; new posts will be filled and new support systems put in place. It is partial because contributors who gave evidence were assured of confidentiality. Conflicting stories emerged

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Harlequins name squad to play Wasps

Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has made seven changes to the starting XV for Quins’ trip to Coventry as they take on Wasps in Round 16 of the Allianz Premier 15s. There is a whole new front row as Sheree Cooper, Davinia Catlin and Shaunagh Brown all start. After four weeks out Fi Fletcher

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