On the eve of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland, World Rugby has announced details of a leadership forum to identify ways to inspire the next generation of female leaders and accelerate the development of women in rugby on and off the field of play. The two-day forum, which will take place in Belfast
New Zealand’s Black Ferns win the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. POOL A: Canada, New Zealand, Wales, Hong Kong POOL B: England, United States, Italy, Spain POOL C: France, Ireland, Australia, Japan Wed 09 Aug 2017, Match 1 14.00 ENGLAND 56-5 SPAIN Match 2 14.45 NEW ZEALAND 44-12 WALES Match 3 16.30 USA 24-12
England Women fly-half Emily Scott has sustained an injury and as a result will no longer travel to Ireland as part of the England Womens Rugby World Cup squad. England Women hooker Vicky Fleetwood has also sustained a minor injury. Fleetwood will remain in England to undergo an intensive rehabilitation programme over the next few
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont predicts Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland will set new standards on and off the field and inspire a new generation of girls and boys to get into rugby. With less than a week to go until the showcase event kicks off in Dublin, the stage is set for
As soon as the fixtures and venues for the Women’s Cricket World Cup were announced I decided to go to the final at Lord’s and hoped that England would make it through. I was delighted the game was sold out but wasn’t prepared for the massive queues to enter the ground, a kindly steward directed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the Team of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 with players from India and England dominating the line up. As captain they have chosen India’s Mithali Raj. The 34-year-old from Hyderabad in southern India, was selected as captain after she led her side by example by scoring 409 runs
This week World Rugby and Gilbert unveiled the official match ball for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 as the tournament marked 20 days to go. Sporting the distinctive tournament look, the Match-XV is the most technically-advanced and performance-tested ball ever used at the pinnacle event in the women’s 15s game. The announcement of Gilbert
England survived a nervy spell to seal victory with three balls remaining against South Africa and book their place in Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup Final at Lord’s. South African captain Dane van Niekerk won the toss and opted to bat, with opener Laura Wolvaardt (66) and Mignon du Preez (76) taking their side towards
Nat Sciver scored her second century of the ICC Women’s World Cup as England beat New Zealand by 75 runs to book their place in the tournament’s final four. England opted to bat first – after a cap presentation for Katherine Brunt, today celebrating her 100th ODI – and soon fell to 52-3 before Sciver
World Rugby has welcomed EY as an official sponsor and supporter of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. With just over a month to go until the tournament gets underway in Ireland, the global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services is continuing its commitment to developing purpose-driven leaders through high-performing teams to help build a
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