Greg McWilliams’ new-look side ran away from a fault-ridden Italy outfit to record their first win of the series. Italy began well enough, stringing passes together for Beatrice Rigoni to add a telling 50-22 kick. From there they won a penalty in front of the posts. Rigoni kicked the three points to give them an
6 Nations – Second Round We’d better not call this England’s B side that turned out in Parma; we might not get out of the room in one piece. But only four who started against Scotland were on the field at kick-off. The Red Roses scored twelve tries and conceded none. There was no chance
Head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses matchday squad for this weekend’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations trip to Italy (Sunday 3 April, KO 3pm UK time/4pm local time, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma and live on BBC Two). No.8 Poppy Cleall captains the matchday side for a second time with hooker Lark Davies named
Making her first start for her country, French scrum-half Alexandre Chambon put on a lively combative display. But when Laure Sansus replaced her in the 53rd minute, France suddenly jumped from third to sixth gear. And not before time. This wasn’t the strongest unit Annick Hayraud could have fielded, but even so they put in
It is easy to forget how important it was for the tournament to spread its wings beyond the British Isles (The Home Championship) to include one, then two nations on the continent. They have added hugely to its standing. France and Italy come face to face in Grenoble on Sunday. First the teams France: 15
Six Nations Squads Published Few surprises is the long lists published by three of the Six Nations. This is the first stage in whittling down the squads to the maximum 30 who will represent the nations for the World Cup. No fewer than three players could win their 50th cap in Round One, Elisa Giordano,
World Cup Qualifier – Round three Spain were right up against it. In the match that mattered most, they were meeting the hot favourites on their home ground, and their national anthem doesn’t allow them to let off steam with a good sing. Quins’ fans were delighted to learn that Giada Franco was playing for
There was huge tension surrounding the two test matches played out in Parma. Scotland and Ireland knew that a second successive loss would mean a sudden end to their World Cup hopes. In the first match the two teams lined up as a guard of honour for Sara Barattin who celebrated her 100th cap, the
This was the first of three sessions of double internationals to decide who goes through to the World Cup next year. Italy v Scotland The Azzurre began as they did against England in the Six Nations, dominating most phases of play. inside a minute Scotland were pinged for holding on. The well-controlled rolling maul that
Andrea di Giandomenico, the head coach, has announced his squad to represent Italy in the World Cup qualifying tournament, to be held this month at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma. Manuela Furlan retains the captaincy. Sara Barattin is only two short of her 100th cap, so she could reach the mark in the second match of
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