Looking ahead to another exciting weekend of rugby with the 4th round of the RBS 6 Nations This week’s fixtures: Friday 11 March 18.00 – Scotland v France at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld Saturday 12 March 18.05 – England v Wales, Twickenham Stoop, London Sunday 13 March 13.00 – Ireland v Italy, Donnybrook, Dublin Intriguing matches
Why is it that although the ITV cameras were at Twickenham to televise the England men playing Ireland in the 6 Nations on Saturday, the women’s match, played directly afterwards, could not be televised too. Is it enough that the women’s team have the ‘honour’ of playing at Twickenham once a year? Three times this
England Women made it three wins from three with victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday to take the lead in the Six Nations table. Tries in each half from Emma Croker and Abbie Scott sealed victory and kept their Championship hopes on track. England led 8-6 at the break through an early penalty from Amber
England Women’s Captain Sarah Hunter is looking forward to welcoming Ireland to Twickenham on Saturday night but recognises that taking on the reigning Six Nations title holders presents a ‘tough challenge’. Lead Coach Scott Bemand has made one change to the starting XV, while Tamara Taylor returns to the squad to start on the bench
England saw off a determined Italian side in round two of the Women’s Six Nations at Stadio Gino Pistoni to land a 33-24 victory. A frantic start saw Italy take the lead immediately from kick off through Maria Grazia Cioffi as the hosts showed impressive attacking intent early on. England centre Lauren Cattell levelled after
England Women Lead Coach Scott Bemand has made minimal changes to the squad that started against Scotland for their second Six Nations match against Italy away on Saturday. Having kicked off their 2016 Six Nations campaign with a confident 32-0 victory away last weekend, Bemand is keen to build on that performance. England scored five
Harriet Millar-Mills scored twice as England beat Scotland 32-0 in the opening round of the Women’s Six Nations Championship in Cumbernauld, Glasgow. The 24-year-old back-row forward scored two of England’s five tries either side of half time as they dominated the home team on a rainy evening in Scotland. Substitute Lucy Demaine also got on
Experienced names will complement a host of fresh talent within the 23-player England squad named to take on Scotland this Friday. Many of those named within the line-up gained valuable international experience last year, while four potential new caps start on the bench. Returning after time out from the England squad are Emily Braund, who will
Thirty four players are attending a final training camp before the squad is announced for the 6 Nations clash against Scotland. Rochelle Clark Worcester Amy Cockayne Lichfield Heather Kerr DMP Sharks Emily Braun Lichfield Abbie Scott DMP Sharks Harriet Millar-Mills Lichfield Hannah Gallagher Saracens Sarah Hunter Bristol Latoya Mason DMP Sharks Amber Reed Bristol Katie Mason
England Women will kick off their 2016 Six Nations campaign away to Scotland on Friday 5 February at the Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld. The side will play Ireland and Wales at home this season, with games scheduled at Twickenham Stadium and the Twickenham Stoop. England will be looking to build on their 2015 placing, where they finished
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