Italy v France – Round One This was a tough contest between the two Latin rivals, to justify all the hype behind the competition. Rain fell and the wind blew almost throughout the match, putting a great strain on the pass, the catch and the line-out throw. Unlike their last meeting at the World Cup
If there was at all a question about how this record-setting English side would respond to a rare defeat, then Saturday evening’s Six Nations opener provided an emphatic answer as the Red Roses settled back in with typical efficiency and ruthless edge. There were reasons to believe that England’s Women’s Six Nations opener might be
Wales v Ireland – Round One Cardiff Arms Park Answers came aplenty to pre-tournament doubts. Wales thumped Ireland to give them real hopes for the future. Another record crowd watched proceedings. There was a lovely moment pre-match when the very young mascot charged with helping Hannah Jones on to the field got cold feet but
England v Scotland – Round One Kingston Park, Newcastle The win gave England the longest unbeaten run in the 6 Nations. Result: England 58 Scotland 7 Player of the Match: Marlie Packer People do like telling us rugby is a simple game. At the top level though it can look desperately complex. Once again England
There have been busy weekends before, but the next two (25-26 March and April 1-2 2023) take on a whole new significance First a list: Internationals (partly Pacific 4 qualification for WXV); all in Madrid Canada v South Africa (to be followed next weekend by Canada v USA) Spain v USA (to be followed next
England women’s U20 head coach, Lou Meadows, has named her side to take on Scotland Futures tomorrow, Saturday 25 March (KO 19:45), when they open their 2023 international campaign at Kingston Park. The match will be live streamed on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Among the matchday squad are 17 England U20 debutants, however seven
The TikTok Women’s Six Nations is back. Five rounds of electrifying elite international women’s rugby will kick off on Saturday 25th of March, with all rounds leading towards a blockbuster Super Saturday of fixtures on the 29th of April. The 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations was a watershed moment in the history of the Championship
Just as you were getting yourself ready to withstand the tensions of another Six Nations, along comes news of next year’s fixtures. Times really are changing. Till very recently we hardly knew when our favourite match was to take place before it actually kicked off. Do you already have a 2024 diary handy? Now we
Simon Middleton has announced his squad for the England v Scotland game on Saturday The England 23: 15. Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps) 14. Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps) 13. Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps) 12. Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps) 11. Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps) 10. Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps)
In an interesting move Giovanni Raineri has posted the names of the 28 players to represent Italy in the first two rounds of the 6 Nations against France then England. They are: Sara Barattin (Villorba), Jessica Busato (Villorba), Beatrice Capomaggi (Villorba), Alice Cassaghi (CUS Milano), Mathilde Cheval (Valsugana), Alyssa D’Inca (Villorba), Giordana Duca (Valsugana), Valeria
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