It’s been very noticeable the extra lift the England Sevens players have given the tournament. Helena Rowland was named Player of Round One by the Women’s Rugby Show. She had to step into the demanding role of No 10 for Lightning, who were hoping the departure of Katy Daley-Mclean wouldn’t harm them excessively. Then Ellie
Rugby returned to Twyford Avenue today in the second round of Allianz Premier 15s as Wasps took on London rivals Harlequins. A close first half saw the teams break with two points in it, but Harlequins played to their strengths in the second to run away with the win and a final score of 12-31.
There was top-class entertainment for the non-existent crowds up and down the country. Even with absence of several Scottish and Irish players away on international training calls, so many players showed skills of the highest order. Wasps v Quins Scott Bemand. England’s backs coach was on hand to watch a game out of the top
Susie Appleby’s Exeter Chiefs Women‘s team come into their first home Allianz Premier 15s encounter against Bristol Bears, determined to focus on the significant positives from last week’s encounter with Gloucester-Hartpury. Despite receiving something of a wake-up call against a side featuring numerous international players, Appleby will be hoping the home comforts of Sandy Park
A home derby for the first of Allianz Premier 15s – Yes, that’s right- the wait is over! It seems like many moons ago that we were last here and after what has been a very long, unforeseen, adapted but nevertheless exciting preseason, we are very much looking forward to welcoming Allianz Premier 15’s back
Ahead of the newly banded 2020/21 Allianz Premier 15s campaign, Head Coach Gerard Mullen has confirmed Harlequins Women’s playing squad for the season ahead With the new signing of former England Sevens player Beth Wilcock and a blockbuster number of re-commitments, including 13 internationals and 401 Test caps, Harlequins Women’s 40-player squad enters a new
Allianz, the insurance giant, are to be the new sponsors of the Premier 15s. So the tournament acquires the new name: Allianz Premier 15s The news will bring delight and relief in equal measure to the RFU, the clubs, players and supporters, though those supporters will remain love-locked-out. That hateful phrase ‘Behind closed doors’ will
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