This weekend sees the four top-ranked sides in the world meeting in combat: Saturday: France v New Zealand, Pau Sunday: England v Canada, Twickenham Stoop As proof of how international rugby is thriving post-lockdown here are the other tests taking place: Ireland v USA Namibia v Zambia Scotland v Japan Switzerland v Czechia Wales v
The Black Ferns are halfway through their European tour. On Saturday they will face the French in the first of two encounters that might just see a toppling of the world order. Despite first appearances the pandemic has done the Kiwis few favours. New Zealand was the first nation to restart rugby after lockdown; the
Adam Griggs has announced the names of 33 players to represent Ireland for their two tests against the USA and Japan. Ciara Griffin (captain, UL Bohemians, Munster) Kathryn Dane (Old Belvedere, Ulster) Ailsa Hughes (Railway Union, Leinster) Stacey Flood (Railway Union, Leinster) Enya Breen (UL Bohemians, Munster) Sene Naoupu (Old Belvedere, Leinster) Eve Higgins (Railway
World Rugby has given an early posting of the appointments to sixteen international matches to be played this autumn. Pride of place goes to Aimee Barrett-Theron who is given the honour of controlling the first of the two clashes between the top two-ranked nations, then the first of the France-New Zealand encounters. It is a
Here’s an update of the international matches coming up over the coming weeks. Your diary could scarcely be more crowded. 31 October England v New Zealand, Exeter 1 November USA v Canada Glendale, Colorado 5 November USA v Canada Glendale, Colorado 6 November France v South Africa, Vannes 7 November England v New Zealand, Northampton
Sandro Fiorino, the Canadian Head Coach, has announced the names of 32 players to undertake their USA and European tour this autumn: Alex Ellis (Barrhaven Scottish/Saracens) Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC) Brianna Miller (Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC) Brittany Kassil (Guelph Redcoats) Courtney Holtkamp (Red Deer Titans) DaLeaka Menin (Exeter Chiefs) Elissa Alarie (Westshore RFC/SABRFC/Braves de TR) Emily Belchos
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad ahead of the 2021 autumn internationals. Sarah Bern is in line for her first international run out in a year after missing most of the 2020/21 season through injury. The squad is made up of a mix of youth and experience, featuring 11
Here is a digest of forthcoming international matches. It includes RWC qualifiers this month and fixtures for autumn tours in November RWC Qualifiers All games to be played at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma (Italy have the highest world ranking) 13 September Ireland v Spain; Scotland v Italy 19 September Ireland v Italy; Scotland v Spain
The Autumn Internationals 2019 – How did Twelve Nations get on? 12 Results: 3 November Spain 29 Wales 5 9 November France 10 England 20 10 November Ireland 13 Wales 15 16 November Italy 17 Japan 17 20 November USA 0 Canada 19 16 November England 17 France 15 17 November Scotland 3 Wales 17
The Red Roses ended their November Quilter Internationals unbeaten after sealing a comprehensive 60-3 10-try win over Italy. England led 22-3 at the break with tries from Vicky Fleetwood, Poppy Cleall, Heather Kerr and Abby Dow, while Italy’s points came via a Michela Sillari penalty. Second-half tries from Kerr, Emily Scarratt, Sarah Bern (2), Rownita
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