Exeter Chiefs Women have today confirmed highly-rated Netherlands international, Linde van der Velden as the first of a number of new signings heading to Sandy Park ahead of the new season. Van der Velden, 25, is Susie Appleby’s first new arrival and joins the Chiefs having previously played for Castricum in the Netherlands and, more
Ahead of the team’s return to Stage 1 training, the Women’s team have made a temporary move to the Lensbury Hotel, located near Twickenham in SW London. Harlequins Women have made the temporary switch from Surrey Sports Park in Guildford to the world-class training facility at the Lensbury Hotel. This move ensures an exclusive base
Italian back row Franco will rejoin her former side Rugby Colorno after a season-long spell with Harlequins Women, relocating to her native country to focus on her university studies and national team commitments. Commenting on her departure, Franco said: “I want to say thank you to Harlequins for this amazing year. I’m sad we haven’t
Sale Sharks is pleased to announce a further addition to their rapidly expanding women’s squad, as Wales International Gwenllian Pyrs puts pen to paper on a deal to join the Sharks high performance set up ahead of the upcoming Premier 15s season. Pyrs will join the Sharks Women as they embark on their first season
Sara Orchard has reported on the BBC website likely developments to the Premier 15s league. There is the possibility that Welsh and Scottish clubs might join in, for example two Welsh ‘super’ clubs. Nicky Ponsford, England’s performance manager, has been in discussions with her counterparts in Cardiff and Edinburgh. She sees the addition of such
The Premier 15s clubs can return to training under Stage 1: Elite Sport Return to Training Guidance. This first stage has been agreed in consultation with club coaching staff, RFU and club medical teams and the Government. Stage 1 allows for individual conditioning (or small groups of individuals conditioning) in a performance environment with strict social distancing
Sale Sharks has announced the addition of England Sevens player Jodie Ounsley to their high-performance women’s squad ahead of the club’s maiden season in the Premier 15’s. Ounsley joins the Sharks from the England Sevens programme, having previously played for Sandal RUFC, Loughborough College and Yorkshire County, before gaining vital Premier 15s experience with Loughborough
Sale Sharks Women have announced the signing of Wales International winger Lisa Neumann ahead of the club’s maiden Premier 15s campaign. 26-year-old Neumann has 15 caps for Wales Women and already has a wealth of top level club experience, representing Firwood Waterloo Ladies over the past two seasons and previously RGC in Wales. The Welsh
Premier 15s title sponsor Tyrrells will end its sponsorship of the top tier of the women’s club game at the conclusion of its three-year contract (August 2020). Tyrrells, owned by KP Snacks, has reviewed its sponsorship commitments, and has taken the decision to redirect its marketing spend in line with overarching business objectives. Kevin McNair,
Wasps maintain their 100% record in the Premier 15s Development League with a convincing 32-12 victory away at the previously undefeated Bristol Bears. The visitors sealed the bonus point before half time, making the most of the opportunities that came their way. Stellar tackling from Wasps forced a number of turnovers in midfield which they
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