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Rugby World Cup winners awarded Freedom of Rugby

Rugby Borough Councillors have awarded World Cup winners England Women the Freedom of the Borough, in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France. A special ceremony to honour the team was held at Rugby Town Hall, followed by a civic reception. Freedom of the Borough of Rugby is the

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England to play USA and France in 2015

England Women will play USA and France at home in 2015 as preparations advance for next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. They will take on FIFA World Ranked no.1 team USA on Friday 13 February and fourth-place France on Thursday 9 April.  Venues and kick-off times will be announced in the coming weeks. The matches will

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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017

Just months after a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, the tender process has now opened to host the event in 2017.  The tournament, which was won by England after a thrilling final in Paris last August, will move to 2017 to maximise synergy with the Olympic and Rugby World Cup Sevens cycles, allowing

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Katy Mclean wins BBC North East Sports Personality of the Year

England’s rugby world cup winning captain Katy Mclean has been named BBC North East Sports Personality of the Year.  The title was announced at the BBC North East Sports Awards at the Forum Theatre in Billingham on Wednesday. Other winners included: Sunderland Ladies FC Paralympian Jade Jones Basketball coach Fabulous Flournoy Rowing coach Graeme Mark

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