The Red Roses secured a bonus-point 38-5 win over USA Women in their Women’s Rugby Super Series opener in San Diego. In glorious sunny conditions at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center in California, it was England who opened the scoring when Amber Reed, on her 50th cap, launched a crossfield kick that bounced kindly
Following a three-year absence the Women’s Rugby Super Series returned in style on Friday as 13 tries were scored across the two matches at the Chula Vista Training Center in San Diego. England scored the day’s opening try within seven minutes and would go on to record a convincing 38-5 bonus-point victory against the hosts,
USA Eagles v England – Chula Vista, San Diego 28 June 2019 Teams USA England 15 Bulou Mataitoga Sarah McKenna 14 Bui Baravilala Lydia Thompson 13 Alev Kelter Emily Scarratt 12 Eti Haungatau Amber Reed 11 Jennine Duncan Kelly Smith 10 Gabby Cantorna Zoe Harrison 9 Ashlee Byrge Claudia Macdonald 1 Catie Benson Ellena Perry 2
This was the only fixture where Simon Middleton could dare to put out a less than full-blown side. He has limited himself to Emily Scarratt, Marlie Packer, Amber Reed and Lydia Thompson to provide the experience that comes with 40+ caps – an essential ingredient when a side embarks on a demanding series far from
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his side to play hosts USA Women in their first match of the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego (KO 13:00 PDT/21:00 BST live on Sky Sports Action). Centre Amber Reed will win her 50th cap on Friday against the Eagles as she starts at inside
England have had to make two late changes to the squad travelling to San Diego for the Super Series starting on July 26. Sadly, the two centres, Tatyana Heard and Lagi Tuima are unable to take part. They are replaced by Millie Wood (Gloucester-Hartpury) and Jo Brown (Loughborough Lightning). These are not direct replacements. The
Canada are the last of the five competing nations to announce their squad: Alex Tessier, SABRFC (Sainte-clotilde-de-Horton, QC) Alysha Corrigan, CRFC (Charlottetown, PEI) Amanda Thornborough, Westshore RFC (Brandon, MB) Anaïs Holly, TMR RFC, (Montreal, QC) Brianna Miller, Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue (Point-Claire, QC) Courtney Holtkamp, Red Deer Titans (Rimbey, AB) DaLeaka Menin, Calgary Hornets (Vulcan, AB) Elissa Alarie,
Glenn Moore has announced the New Zealand squad to compete in the Super Series in San Diego at the end of the month. Like the French squad it is 30 strong: FORWARDS Forne Burkin Canterbury* Luka Connor Bay of Plenty* Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (23 caps) Counties Manukau Phillipa Love (7) Canterbury Toka Natua (16) Waikato
The five squads for the Super Series in San Diego are gradually coming into view. The USA, France and England have now posted squads of different sizes. England announced their choice of 28 players this week; the Eagles also have a roster of 28; 30French players will make the trip. Canada haven’t got beyond their
The squad chosen by Simon Middleton to play in the Super Series 2019: Forwards Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury) lock Sarah Beckett (Firwood Waterloo) flank/8 Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears) THP Hannah Botterman (Saracens) LHP/THP Poppy Cleall (Saracens) 8/flank/lock Vickii Cornborough (Harlequins) LHP Lark Davies (Worcester Warriors) hooker Chloe Edwards (Harlequins)* THP Sarah Hunter (Captain, Loughborough Lightning) 8
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