Source: rugbymatters.net

Mclean returns to captain England

England Women have made three changes for their Six Nations clash against Ireland at Ashbourne RFC on Friday, kick off 7.30pm. England, who defeated Italy with a six-try 39-7 victory last time out, have called up Saracens’ Lauren Cattell to fullback. Cattell, who was on the bench against Wales, replaces Kay Wilson and she is

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Six tries for England as they battle to victory against Italy

England (15) 39 – 7 (7) Italy England – Tries: Matthews, Scott, Large, Mclean, Gallagher, Wilson Cons: Mclean 2, Goddard Pen: Mclean Italy – Try: Severin Conv: Sillari A strong second half performance from England saw them beat Italy 39-7 at The Stoop to record their first victory of this year’s 6 Nations. Italy started powerfully and Severin

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England team to play Wales in 2015 Six Nations

The eagerly awaited England team announcement has finally been made and we now know who will meet Wales in their opening Six Nations encounter on Sunday, kick off 2.30pm at Swansea RFC.  The departure of long standing and hugely successful head coach Gary Street so soon before the beginning  of the 6 Nations, together with

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Source: England Rugby

Gary Street parts company with the RFU

In what appears to be a shock announcement, Gary Street has left his post as England women’s head coach just two weeks before the beginning of the 2015 6 Nations competition.  The RFU have issued the following statement: “The Rugby Football Union and the England Women’s Head Coach Gary Street have agreed to part company

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Source: World Rugby

Referees appointed for Women’s 6 Nations 2015

Two referees will make their international test debuts during the Women’s 6 Nations in the northern hemisphere next year. Spain’s Alhambra Nievas and England’s Sara Cox were appointed after successfully refereeing friendly internationals over the course of 2014 as well as performing assistant referee roles during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 in France. World Rugby

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