England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes to the starting 15 who face Italy on 13 August in the second pool game of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 1). Emily Scarratt will lead the side, starting at inside centre, with regular captain Sarah
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 is off to a flying start and a compelling opening day of action in Dublin has proven popular in stadia and in the social-sphere, with previous tournament records tumbling along the way. With full and vibrant venues, the opening day showcased the world-renowned warm Irish welcome as teams and fans
England have won their opening 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup game with a convincing 56-5 win over Spain. The Red Roses produced an entertaining attacking performance against the eighth-ranked side in the world as they scored 10 tries in the first game. Megan Jones and a hat-trick from Kay Wilson gave England a 24-5 half
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s opening pool game in the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Red Roses will take on Spain for the first time in three years when the two sides meet at the UCD Bowl, Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday 9 August, KO 14:00 (Live
On the eve of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland, World Rugby has announced details of a leadership forum to identify ways to inspire the next generation of female leaders and accelerate the development of women in rugby on and off the field of play. The two-day forum, which will take place in Belfast
New Zealand’s Black Ferns win the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. POOL A: Canada, New Zealand, Wales, Hong Kong POOL B: England, United States, Italy, Spain POOL C: France, Ireland, Australia, Japan Wed 09 Aug 2017, Match 1 14.00 ENGLAND 56-5 SPAIN Match 2 14.45 NEW ZEALAND 44-12 WALES Match 3 16.30 USA 24-12
England Women fly-half Emily Scott has sustained an injury and as a result will no longer travel to Ireland as part of the England Womens Rugby World Cup squad. England Women hooker Vicky Fleetwood has also sustained a minor injury. Fleetwood will remain in England to undergo an intensive rehabilitation programme over the next few
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont predicts Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland will set new standards on and off the field and inspire a new generation of girls and boys to get into rugby. With less than a week to go until the showcase event kicks off in Dublin, the stage is set for
This week World Rugby and Gilbert unveiled the official match ball for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 as the tournament marked 20 days to go. Sporting the distinctive tournament look, the Match-XV is the most technically-advanced and performance-tested ball ever used at the pinnacle event in the women’s 15s game. The announcement of Gilbert
World Rugby has welcomed EY as an official sponsor and supporter of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. With just over a month to go until the tournament gets underway in Ireland, the global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services is continuing its commitment to developing purpose-driven leaders through high-performing teams to help build a
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