Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has named his side to take on Wasps Ladies in the Allianz Premier 15s with Leanne Riley set to make her 50th appearance for the Club. England scrum-half Leanne Riley will make her 50th appearance in the Quarters as Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has named his side
Twin Appointments It’s encouraging news that Kim Oliver and Kat Merchant will combine as coaches to the Ealing Trailfinders’ women’s rugby academies at Brunel University and the Henley College. Both remain familiar figures on the English rugby scene after having to retire prematurely from the national side. For Oliver it means a quick transfer from
RFU doubles its offer to the Prem 15s The RFU will raise the amount Allianz Premier 15s clubs are allowed to pay for their players from the recently reduced amount of £60,000 to £120,000. This remarkable change of heart reveals the impact this season’s Prem 15s in making. Where has this extra money come from?
Rob Cain has announced the names of 51 players who will form a USA Performance Squad to undertake two major training sessions in preparation for the World Cup. The two training blocks run from March 13 to May 2 for the whole squad, then from May 31 to July 21 for a select 40. Allowance
The Pull of London One of the great assets of women’s rugby in England is the spread of its talent. Players in the Allianz Premier 15s come from every corner of the land, from Cornwall to Northumbria, from Kent to Cumbria, and all stations in between. But the pull of the capital ensures that this
Harlequins Women v Saracens Women Following an investigation relating to breaches of the agreed COVID Minimum Operating Standards that require that all training sessions must be recorded to assist with the required contact tracing protocols, the Allianz Premier 15s Disputes Committee concluded that the match between Harlequins Women and Saracens Women (originally due to be
In the Sunday match Sarries showed what it takes to be runaway leaders year after year. A thoroughly talented and dogged side like Gloucester-Hartpury just couldn’t keep them from adding to their harvest of tries. Poppy Cleall is like a one-woman-band. There are times when she seems to be an entire team. Her offloads are
Harlequins v Loughborough Lightning This was a thrilling match that we were lucky to see at all. Cobham RFC were kind enough to offer their ground for this key 2nd v 4th battle. It was played at a great pace, with the ball now thrown around airily, now locked tight amongst the forwards. Both sides
Harlequins Women Head Coach Gerard Mullen has named his side to take on Loughborough Lightning as the team look to return to winning ways in the Allianz Premier 15s. Looking to maintain their position at the top of the Allianz Premier 15s table, Mullen has named his side for the visit of Loughborough Lightning. A
UPDATE: This match has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. A new date will be announced in due course. After securing a home win against Worcester for the first game of 2021, Wasps head north in round 12 to face DMP Durham Sharks. Last weekend Wasps secured a six try win over a strong
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