World Rugby is pleased to announce that tickets for the World Rugby Conference and Exhibition 2016 (ConfEx) are now on sale. The event, which will bring together leading figures and decision-makers from across rugby and the wider world of sport, is taking place on 14-15 November at the Hilton London Metropole. ConfEx 2016 will offer
The British Olympic Association has today announced the names of the 24 women who will compete in rugby sevens at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. It will be the first time in 108 years that Team GB has had representation in rugby at Olympic level and a first for the seven-a-side format. Competition takes place
Bristol Ladies have announced that Roy Davies has been promoted into the role of Head Coach for the 2016/17 season. “We are delighted to have Roy on board for another season with Bristol Ladies. He brought a new dimension and coaching style to club last season, helping develop both international players and guide the cup squad
FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championships took place this weekend in Swansea. In the women’s tournament the University of Bath was represented in Team GB by students Sydney Gregson, a Trendell Sports Scholar, and Lottie Holland – both supported by the Team Bath Dual Career programme. The competition started well for the women’s team as GB
England Women made a disappointing start to the Women’s Rugby Super Series in Salt Lake City, losing 52-17 to Canada. Second half tries from Katie Mason, Millie Wood and Bianca Blackburn were not enough to claw back a half time deficit which saw England trailing 39-0. Canada’s physicality put them on the front foot, meaning
Premiership team, Bristol Ladies Rugby Club are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their Coaching Team for the 2016/17 season. If you are interesting in applying for the position further details and the full job description can be found here.
Here are the first day’s fixtures for the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series. Games will be streamed live and free on Rugby Europe TV here. Kazan 7s Fixtures – 11 and 12 June 2016. Match 1 8.00 France 51-0 Finland Match 2 8.22 Netherlands 10-19 GB Royals Match 3 8.44 Spain 12-7 Portugal Match 4 9.06 GB Lions
Great Britain Women Sevens field two squads this weekend when they play in Kazan in the opening round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Sevens Series. Head coach Simon Middleton has named two squads for the tournament, with players from England, Scotland and Wales coming together for their last official competition ahead of the Rio
Women’s rugby has grown in popularity with a combination of England’s women winning the World Cup, 7s players becoming professional and increased coverage (albeit only by a tiny amount) on television. England Rugby has also been investing in getting more women and girls into rugby. Now London club, Hammersmith & Fulham Ladies, are looking
Simon Middleton has named his England Women sevens squad for the final leg of the World Rugby HSBC Women’s Sevens Series at Clermont-Ferrand in France this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May). Middleton makes two changes to the side which landed the Cup Final in Langford last time, bringing back Claire Allan and Natasha
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