Simon Middleton has announced his squad for the England v Scotland game on Saturday The England 23: 15. Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps) 14. Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps) 13. Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps) 12. Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps) 11. Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps) 10. Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps)
In an interesting move Giovanni Raineri has posted the names of the 28 players to represent Italy in the first two rounds of the 6 Nations against France then England. They are: Sara Barattin (Villorba), Jessica Busato (Villorba), Beatrice Capomaggi (Villorba), Alice Cassaghi (CUS Milano), Mathilde Cheval (Valsugana), Alyssa D’Inca (Villorba), Giordana Duca (Valsugana), Valeria
Wales, Ireland and Scotland The three Celtic lands share much in common, not least a sense of having to catch up after years of neglect by their respective unions. All have been through a slough of despond for too long. The boards have finally seen the light and attempted to correct faults. Contracts are in
France, Italy, England France Audrey Forlani is a shining example of bad luck turning to good. She was disappointed beyond measure at not making the trip to the World Cup. Then she received a phone call from the newly installed co-coaches asking if she’s like to captain the national team. She said yes! She has
World cup finalist Alex Matthews says the Women’s Six Nations is a chance to lift ‘English rugby gloom’. As it kicks off, the women’s tournament ‘will be a raising of spirits after our men’s team flopped’ says flanker Matthews. ‘I’ve moved on from the WC, moving to Gloucester helped and all our chat in the
The TikTok Six Nations launch took place in London. Captains made the usual optimistic statements and adopted poses in new kits for the many cameras. Crowds and media coverage will be greater than ever, but can the march of history be altered? In other words, can any of Ireland, Italy, Scotland or Wales defeat England
A new Captain The big decision the new staff had to make was whether to retain the old structures, the familiar faces, or use a large broom to sweep the cupboard clean. Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have answered the question with a major decision: Audrey Forlani replaces Gaëlle Hermet as captain. Hermet, appointed at
Bryan Easson has listed the following 36 players: Forwards: Leah Bartlett and Christine Belisle (both Loughborough), Sarah Bonar (Harlequins), Elliann Clarke (University of Edinburgh), Lisa Cockburn (University of Worcester Warriors), *Fiona Cooper (Wasps), Eva Donaldson (University of Edinburgh), *Erinn Foley (Hillhead Jordanhill), Evie Gallagher (University of Worcester), Jade Konkel-Roberts (Harlequins) Rachel Malcolm (Loughborough), Elis Martin
They are: Forwards: Abbey Constable, Abbie Fleming, Alex Callander, Bethan Lewis, Bryonie King, Cara Hope, Caryl Thomas, Carys Phillips, Cerys Hale, Charlie Mundy, Georgia Evans, Gwen Crabb, Gwenllian Pyrs, Kat Evans, Kate Williams, Kelsey Jones, Natalia John, Sioned Harries, Sisilia Tuipulotu (19) Backs: Amelia Tutt, Carys Williams-Morris, Catherine Richards, Courtney Keight, Elinor Snowsill, Ffion Lewis, Hannah Bluck,
Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have announced their first selection of 36 players to represent France this month. Julie Annery (Stade Bordelais), Carla Arbez (Stade Bordelais), Cyrielle Banet (Montpellier), Rose Bernadou (Montpellier), Axelle Berthoumieu (Blagnac Rugby Féminin), Caroline Boujard (Montpellier), Émilie Boulard (Blagnac), Pauline Bourdon (Stade Toulousain), Morgane Bourgeois (Stade Bordelais), Alexandra Chambon (Grenoble), Léa
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