Following a thrilling double header at the HSBC Dubai Sevens, which saw South Africa men and Australia women take home the silverware, attention now turns to Spain where Malaga will host the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time. Taking place on 21-23 January, Spain prepares to make its debut as a host
World Cup Qualifier – Round three Spain were right up against it. In the match that mattered most, they were meeting the hot favourites on their home ground, and their national anthem doesn’t allow them to let off steam with a good sing. Quins’ fans were delighted to learn that Giada Franco was playing for
You don’t often see a league table looking like this: Table after 2 Rounds W L Pts Ireland 1 1 5 Italy
Spain achieved what few expected of them. In a thrillingly tight match they nudged ahead in the closing minutes to give the Irish a mountain to climb. Spain started well too. Patricia Garcia’s kick-off was knocked on. At the resultant scrum they rocked the opposition back with apparent ease. Ireland may have introduced lots of
Spain begins preparations for the World Cup José Antonio Barrio, Spain’s Head Coach, has announced an extended squad of 40 players from whom he will select a team to compete in the qualifying matches for the World Cup. For Las Leonas it is a formidable undertaking. They must first make sure of winning the European
Scotland flew down to Almeria on the Mediterranean coast to take on Spain, one of their three rivals for the only place available for World Cup qualification. Friendly matches can rarely have had more significance. Philip Doyle will be very happy with the way things went. Scotland started into the wind in top gear, rescuing
On 3 November Wales began a hectic programme of five autumn matches on consecutive weekends with a game against Spain in Madrid. Spain made another statement of intent as they beat an experimental Welsh XV 29-5. The visitors gave first starts to six players, forwards Gwenllian Jenkins, Georgia Evans and Abbie Fleming, and backs Angharad
England have won their opening 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup game with a convincing 56-5 win over Spain. The Red Roses produced an entertaining attacking performance against the eighth-ranked side in the world as they scored 10 tries in the first game. Megan Jones and a hat-trick from Kay Wilson gave England a 24-5 half
England Women’s Under 19s are in Slovakia to play two friendly matches as preparation for their European Championship qualifiers next spring. Their first match, against Spain, was a tough opener and they were 3-1 down at half time. After the break Spain extended their lead before England once again got on the scoreboard. Spain made
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