Harlequins have named their side to face Loughborough Lightning on Saturday, as Amy Turner’s side look to make it three wins from three in the Allianz Cup. The front-row remains unchanged from the side who toppled league newcomers Trailfinders Women at The Stoop two weeks ago. One change to the second-row sees Chloe Benjamin earn
Abby Duguid has returned to Loughborough Lightning, with the Club securing the signature of the lock on a new contract ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old Canadian international moves back to Lightning after spending a year back in her homeland playing for Nor’Westers Athletic Association. Duguid originally joined Loughborough back in 2020, making 25
History will be made on Friday as Italy and Japan enter Danie Craven Stadium to contest the first-ever WXV match and kick-off a thrilling weekend of action in the competition’s second level. Stellenbosch will also be the picturesque setting for hosts South Africa’s meeting with Scotland later on Friday and Saturday’s encounter between USA and
Colombia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Ireland and Spain have arrived in the UAE with their sights set on becoming the first winners of WXV 3. Fiji and Colombia will bring the curtain up on what promises to be an enthralling opening weekend of WXV 3 2023 at The Sevens Stadium on Friday. And with qualification for
Six Nations Rugby has appointed Hannah Bowe, who will join the business in early December, to take up the newly created position of Chief of Staff. In her new role, Bowe will play a vital role in the delivery of the organisation’s vision and strategy, supporting Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, and in collaboration with
Harlequins have announced that Scottish international Jade Konkel as their Club Captain ahead of the 2023/24 season. Konkel, who arrived at Quins in 2018 has made 39 appearances for the Club in her five seasons in South West London. The Scotland Number 8 has also amassed 59 caps for her country, and was named in
Ahead of the start of World Rugby’s new annual global women’s 15s competition, players representing the 12 nations competing in WXV 2 and WXV 3 gathered in Cape Town and Dubai. Women’s rugby is ready to take its “biggest step forward” this weekend as the inaugural WXV 2 and WXV 3 tournaments get underway in
Loughborough Lightning have added two internationals to their squad ahead of the Premiership Women’s Rugby 2023/24 season. Kathryn Treder and Hallie Taufoou will be wearing Africa Violet shirts when they return from international duty with USA Women’s Eagles in the inaugural WXV2 tournament this autumn. Before flying out to South Africa, hooker Treder and second
Absent with Official Leave You couldn’t imagine a big rugby tournament taking place without leading names missing. WXV is no exception; we have to like it or lump it. But there are different types of absence. First, players with long-term injuries which counted them out from way back. Included there is one of the biggest
WXV1 Australia – Jay Tregonning The only part-timer in the top tier; Rugby Australia has launched a search for a permanent DoR Canada – Kevin Rouet Born in Bordeaux, but emigrated to Canada fourteen years ago England – Louis Deacon Interim only; if John Mitchell makes it to NZ in time, he will be ‘an
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