An Inquiry Here is a digest of evidence provided. In her interview on TNT before Big Match 15 at Twickenham PWR’s CEO, Belinda Moore, painted a rosy picture of the league and women’s rugby in general. Here is an alternative view. 1. Professionalism Where is the money to come from? There is little or none
Gwalia Lightning v Brython Thunder New Year’s Day 2024 Rodney Parade, Newport The third and last match of the Round One of the Celtic Challenge showed each nation was choosing its own path. The Welsh version formed part of a double-header, with the Dragons and Scarlets performing later on the same pitch. Team Selections: Gwalia
There’s no doubt about it, a strong boot is a sure way to control a game. It has been at the heart of England’s game for quite a while. While other nations looked to alternative methods of gaining ground and adding points, the Red Roses’ policy has been to play the game – as far
That was 2023, that was 1 December 6 Nations: Ireland vs Scotland to be played at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 1 December The RFU made a profit of £4m in 2022-23 1 December The 58,000 crowd attending England’s victory over France contributed c. £1m of revenue from hospitality and catering 1 December Ireland to face Wales
Preview Big Match Twickenham Stadium The game completes Round Six. We’re exactly a third of the way through the regular season. Amy Turner has made five changes to the side that lost to Chiefs three weeks ago. There are welcome returns from injury for Connie Powell and Lucy Packer. Sean Lynn makes three changes to
Harlequins Women have named their side to face Gloucester-Hartpury at Twickenham Stadium in Big Game 15. Head Coach Amy Turner makes five changes to the side that fell short to Exeter Chiefs three weeks ago at The Stoop, as Quins look to rebuild momentum going into the new year. In the front-row, Red Roses hooker
So much depends on where we are viewing from, but for the widest audience, the shape of the second WXV must be of paramount interest. The results will help decide the shape of the 2025 World Cup. For all its great success in 2023, the organisers are still faced with monstrous problems: What changes, if
Just before Christmas the FIR has announced a completely new initiative to advance the standing of women’s rugby in the two Latinate nations. Italy Two new franchises have been created, based on the existing men’s clubs, Benetton and Zebre. They include 65 players from 15 clubs, a blend of seasoned internationals, players on the edge
News comes in of a double appointment at Rugby Australia. Peter Horne takes over as High Performance Director, overseeing every aspect of rugby. David Nucifora, long-serving in the same post with Irish Rugby, joins him as HP Advisor. Ireland Nucifora has come in for a lot of criticism in Ireland for his neglect of the
Wales follow Ireland, but not Scotland, in including a leavening of established test players. They have chosen by far the most significant of names for their two teams, delving deep into Welsh history. Brython pays homage to an ancient form of the Welsh language; Gwalia is an equally time-honoiured name for the nation. Their aim
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