The pool stages are over, the semi-finalists are confirmed and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 has arrived in Belfast after Dublin delivered on all fronts. Records fell, new standards were set and friendships were made as fans, current and new, were treated to some breath-taking rugby. Three sell-out match days delivered drama and compelling action
Simon Middleton has named his side to face France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final on Tuesday 22nd August, making two changes to the starting 15 that defeated USA 47-26. Wing Lydia Thompson (pictured above) makes her return to the starting 15, while Rachael Burford starts at inside centre alongside Emily Scarratt. England flanker
England Women secured their place in semi-finals of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after beating USA 47-26 in their Pool B decider. Going into the game both sides had won their two pool matches, but after a physical start from the Eagles the Red Roses sealed their place in the last four. Emily Scarratt
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes, including four positional changes to the starting 15 to face USA on Thursday 17 August in Billings Park, Dublin, Ireland (KO 14:30 ITV 4). The Red Roses are two wins from two in Pool B having beaten Spain 56-5 and Italy 56-13 in the last
England made it two wins from two at the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point 56-13 win over Italy at Billings Park UCD. Following their win over Spain on Wednesday, the Red Roses ran in 10 tries for a second consecutive game in Dublin. England got their first try after 10 minutes when captain
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
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