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Sarries pass the test

Allianz Premier 15s – Round 13 Quins v Sarries In the big match of the day Sarries corrected the two previous results, especially a painful loss in last year’s final, winning 22-8. This is already Quins’ fourth reverse of the season; they really can’t afford any more setbacks between now and the knock-outs. The competition

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Harlequins name matchday squad to play Saracens

Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has named his matchday 23 to take on Saracens in The Game Changer. There are three changes to the starting XV that defeated Gloucester-Hartpury 26-12 last time out at The Stoop, with two of those changes coming in the forward pack. Amelia Harper features at number eight and Elle

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Wasps Head North

This Saturday Wasps travel north towards shark infested waters to face DMP Durham Sharks for round 13 of Allianz Premier 15s. After last week’s turnaround performance to draw with Exeter, Wasps head into this weekend’s game confident that they can continue to progress going into this weeks’ game. In their last meeting against Sharks, Wasps

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Heartening News from Scotland

Easson announces his squad – BBC Alba turns up trumps Three weeks before they appear in Dubai, a Scottish squad of 30 players has been published. Alongside a host of familiar names comes one totally unexpected, Caity Mattinson. She is the second British player I have spotted taking advantage of World Rugby’s alteration to the

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Officials confirmed for RWC 2021 Final Qualification Tournament

The match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, Final Qualification Tournament which takes place on 19 and 25 February, 2022 have today been confirmed. Amber McLachlan (Australia), Kat Roche (USA), Shanda Assmus (Canada) and TMO Ian Tempest (England) have all been selected to officiate the Final Qualification Tournament which plays a

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January Rugby News

January 2022 was a pretty remarkable month in the development of women’s rugby. Here’s a diary reflecting some of the events, ranging from personal to international. Which ones strike you as most significant? 2 January For the third time this season Perpignan RFC has been summoned to appear before a disciplinary commission, this time for

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Only a Year to the WXV – Welcome Changes announced

The WXV starts next year. That’s a thought to get the blood tingling. World Rugby has announced adjustments to the tournament; no great surprise considering how gigantic an operation it is. The three bands remain the same, but the third, WXV3, has been extended from four to six nations. Details below. In their laudable attempt

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Australia claim third gold to win Seville Sevens

Australia’s women claim third gold to extend Series lead, beating Ireland in a pulsating final Ireland women dominate England to make history by reaching first ever Cup final, but England bounce back to win bronze for first Series medal since 2019 South Africa men overcome Australia to win fourth successive title of 2022 Series, equalling

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