Source: World Rugby

WRWC 2017 pool draw

The top women’s sides are set to battle it out next August after the Women’s Rugby World Cup pool draw was made on Wednesday.  With the world watching live on rwcwomens.com just nine months before the tournament kicks off in Dublin, Canada were drawn in Pool A alongside New Zealand, Wales and one of the

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Three Valkyries named in England side to face France

Worcester Valkyries tighthead prop Laura Keates (pictured above) will start for England Women against France this Wednesday in the opening match of the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stoop (kick-off 7.45pm). Fellow Valkyries Rochelle Clark and Ceri Large  are also in the squad among the replacements for the match, which will be screened live

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Shortlists announced for World Rugby Awards 2016

World Rugby has unveiled the shortlists for seven top accolades, including the men’s and women’s sevens players of the year, to be presented at the World Rugby Awards 2016 dinner at the Hilton London Metropole on 13 November.  The World Rugby Awards will celebrate an historic year of rugby which saw sevens make a hugely

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