Disappointment, Shock, but not Surprise

A View on the World Cup Committee’s Decision It was strange to find Annick Hayraud, France’s general manager, expressing surprise at World Rugby’s decision to recommend a delay to the World Cup (https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france-feminin/annick-hayraud-etre-creatif-avec-des-objectifs-differents). Disappointment yes; frustration yes; but not surprise. By nature an optimist, she always thought the RWC would go ahead. Had she really

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The World Cup Draw – A Light in the Darkness

As the draw was made for the pool stages of this year’s World Cup, all was sweetness and light. Optimism and ambition strode the stage: the largest crowds ever, great contests, the best players, all-embracing media coverage, the widest ever social media following – all were hailed in prospect. Barely a word about drawbacks. Sir

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Rugby World Cup – A Game of Two Halves

The current position (as of the end of January) is that the RWC is full steam ahead. That is the optimistic opinion of Michelle Hooper, the tournament director. New Zealand is a Covid-free nation and intends to keep things that way. it means that all non-New Zealanders entering the country will have to isolate for

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It’s exactly a year to the 2021 World Cup

It’s exactly a year to the 2021 World Cup in North Island, New Zealand – Facing up to unpleasant facts A year before the big day, Cate Sexton, head of NZ Women’s rugby development, has used the word ‘nerve-wracking’. And with justice. So much remains in doubt about its successful conclusion. The news that players may

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Amy Turner earns Rugby World Cup 2021 coaching internship

Amy Turner will link up with the Red Roses having been selected for World Rugby’s coaching internship programme. The former England scrum half will be fully embedded into Simon Middleton’s England Senior Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 national coaching team for the next 12 months, where she will gain meaningful professional development opportunities and experience

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