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
The inevitable has happened – the World Cup to be postponed
It’s hard to work out why it has taken an eternity, but the bad news has finally emerged from World Rugby: the World Cup will be delayed to next year Even then proper channels have to be followed, so WR is merely recommending to the Rugby World Cup board that it come to this decision.
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RWC 2021 Latest – USA Performance Squad Announced
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
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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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Rugby World Cup 2021 aims to set new match attendance record
New Zealand 2021 aiming to set a new match attendance record Reigning champions New Zealand to play Australia at Eden Park on opening day USA set to face Europe 1 qualifier in tournament opener at Northland Events Centre in Whangārei Fiji to make Rugby World Cup debut against England Match schedule prioritises fan viewership while
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How many Invitations to the Ball? – A belated World Cup Decision
At last World Rugby has reacted to widespread calls for adjustments to the structures of the Women’s World Cup. From 2025 sixteen nations will take part in the final stages, not the current twelve. WR claims the move demonstrates its ‘commitment to accelerating development of the women’s game globally’. It is another step in ‘its
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Rugby World Cup Latest – It’s a mad, mad World
The latest result: Samoa beat Tonga 40-0 to come one step short of the final stages. No wonder there was exultant rejoicing in their changing-room afterwards. Now a parallel: England to play France for a place in the final stages. Unfortunately there is lockdown in both countries. World Rugby’s answer: there are no restrictions in
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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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