There were three categories for women in this year’s RPA awards: Women’s Player of the Year, Women’s 7s Player of the Year and the Gain Line Award, the winners were: Zoe Aldcroft – The Telegraph Women’s Sport England Women’s Player of the Year Aldcroft said: “I am over the moon to win this, it’s great
There have been a few changes to Women’s 6 Nations kick off times: Round 4 24 Oct 2020 Ireland Women v Italy Women – KO 18.30 BST Energia Park, Referee: Hollie Davidson 25 Oct 2020 Scotland Women v France Women – KO 14.20 GMT Scotstoun Stadium, Referee: Sara Cox Round 5 1 Nov 2020 France
The closer we get to the international season, the more the excitement rises but the uncertainties pile up. The opening bout takes place on 24 October when Ireland host Italy in the Six Nations. From there a thicket of tests are squeezed in before Christmas, finishing on 20 December with two RWC qualifiers which involve
Fixtures: DS v Worcester Exeter v Bristol Loughborough v Gloucester-Hartpury Sale v Saracens Wasps v Quins Two First Outings It will be our first chance to clap eyes on the two sides who missed out last weekend, the Bears and the Wasps. Will there be any room left over in the Bristol XV for non-Welsh
The first round of the new Allianz Premier 15s season started in fine style as Saracens Women defeated Worcester Warriors Women. Sarries were made to work for the 34-25 win at Allianz Park with multiple lead changes throughout. Two tries from Georgie Lingham helping them to a first win of the new campaign. Jo Yapp’s
After a colossal hiatus play was resumed in the Premier 15s with a new sponsor, two new clubs and a host of law-amendments to catch the unwary. Congratulations to the 30 players representing Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks in their very first showing at elite level. Exeter have experienced huge disadvantages in their build-up, but
Former England captain Sue Day has been awarded an MBE for services to gender equality in sport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Sue Day said; “I’m honoured to receive this award and also humbled as I am acutely aware that I am just one of a whole movement of people working incredibly hard to
The 2020/21 Allianz Premier 15s season kicks off this weekend and our clubs will be taking action to mark their commitment to Racial Equality. Following consultation with and between player representatives from each club, every club has made their own decision on if and how they wish to mark and show their respect. Bristol Bears Women
Exeter Chiefs Women’s head coach Susie Appleby says there is a ‘buzz of excitement’ amongst her whole group ahead of tomorrow’s seasonal opener at Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s division (2:30pm). The newly-formed Chiefs will kick-off their maiden campaign at this level looking to make their mark from the outset at the Alpas Arena.
Research informs development of D&I action plan across four key areas RFU board target 30% female and 15% BAME representation by August 2022 latest Appointment of new D&I Council Implementation Group Short-form educational documentary on Swing Low to be launched RFU support Black Lives Matter and Rugby Against Racism Messaging The RFU has announced its
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