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Tough start for Valkyries in Tyrrells Premier 15s campaign

Worcester Valkyries endured a tough start to their Tyrrell’s Premier 15s campaign, losing 46-12 to an experienced Loughborough Lightning outfit at Loughborough University on Saturday. A young Worcester side put up a valiant effort but conceded eight well-worked tries as Lightning were watched on by new Player-Coach and England captain, Sarah Hunter. Loughborough’s Olivia Jones

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Lark Davies to captain Valkyries for 2017/2018 season

Worcester Valkyries hooker Lark Davies has been named as Club captain ahead of the inaugural 2017/18 Tyrrell’s Premier 15s campaign. As one of the Valkyries’ highest-appearance makers last season, having played 17 times in all competitions, the 21-year-old forward admitted that being handed the captain’s armband is a “huge honour”. She said: “My involvement with

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Valkyries’ Tyrrells Premier 15s season fixtures confirmed

Valkyries will begin their 2017/18 campaign with a trip to Loughborough Lightning before back-to-back home clashes against Bristol Ladies and Saracens Women next month. The RFU has announced Tyrrells as title partner for the new women’s domestic competition, with the official name of the competition now the Tyrrells Premier 15s. Tyrrells Premier 15s will kick-off

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Valkyries appoint Roy Davies as Director of Rugby

Worcester Valkyries can today confirm the appointment of Roy Davies as their new Director of Rugby.  Davies arrives from Bristol Ladies Rugby having led them to a top-of-the-table finish in the Women’s Premiership last season, before they were narrowly defeated 17-8 by Aylesford Bulls Ladies in the Grand Final at Sixways. The 35-year-old from Llanelli

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Bristol Ladies beat Worcester Valkyries to win Senior Cup Plate Final

Worcester Valkyries put in a commendable performance but were beaten 32-20 by Bristol Ladies Rugby in the Women’s Senior Cup Plate final at Wootton Bassett RFC on Saturday. Bristol dominated possession in the early exchanges and made Worcester pay with Becki Belcher opening the scoring before Jaz Bixley quickly levelled. Bristol added three more tries

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‘Valkyries need to believe’ says lock Courtney Gill

Worcester Valkyries lock Courtney Gill has labelled Saturday’s Senior Cup Plate Final as a ‘big occasion’ against rivals Bristol Ladies Rugby at Wootton Bassett RFC (kick-off 3.15pm). Gill, who captained Valkyries in their final Women’s Premiership game of the season last weekend, believes the squad are capable of finishing the season on a high. But

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