WXV2 and WXV3 – First Day The two opening matches showed WXV up in its brightest and most concerning lights. WXV2: South Africa v Japan As expected this became a battle between Bok power and Japanese speed plus agility. The Sakura won the opening skirmishes, using very quick links and intelligent use of turnovers. They
The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23, to play Ireland in their opening Test of the WXV1 Tournament at BC Place, Vancouver. Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 30 September, Black Ferns v Ireland, 3.00pm (NZST). Black Ferns team to play Ireland is (Test caps in brackets); 1. Marcelle Parkes (6) 2.
Sensible choices made I’m absolutely delighted to see who John Mitchell has chosen to face USA in the first match of the campaign in Vancouver. The squad: 15 Ellie Kildunne 14 Bo Westcombe-Evans, 13 Emily Scarratt, 12 Phoebe Murray, 11 Jess Breach; 10 Zoe Harrison, 9 Lucy Packer, 1 Mackenzie Carson, 2 Lark Atkin-Davies, 3
Wales Women have arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for the WXV 2 competition, which will see them compete against Australia, Italy and Japan. Following their relegation from WXV 1, captain Hannah Jones looks forward to the challenge. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom Hannah Jones discusses the WXV2. WXV2 Preparation At the back end
The one Dutch name familiar to rugby fans beyond the nations’s borders is Linde van der Velden. She captained Exeter Chiefs in their first season in the Premier 15s (later PWR) and scored their first try. She outlines some of the challenges facing her squad. The Oranjes train together four times a week. That means
The second edition of World Rugby’s global tournament will kick-off this weekend with three levels of action across Cape Town, Dubai and Vancouver. There will be a combination of standalone, double and triple header fixtures across the three match weekends in September and October, maximising fan attendance and helping to create an exciting atmosphere in
Looking forward to the first round matches. Fixtures placed in chronological order; WXV2 and 3 start earlier than WXV1 All matches viewable on rugbypass.tv WXV 2 Friday 27 September: South Africa v Japan, KO 16.00 local time, 15.00 BST (DHL Cape Town) Saturday 28 September: Australia v Wales, KO 12.30 local time, 11.30 BST (DHL
The usual caveat: these are the teams as originally listed. Changes are all too likely before the starting gun. Presented in alphabetical order. * = uncapped Australia (WXV2) Lori Cramer, Biola Dawa, *Lucy Dinnen, *Ashley Fernandez, Georgina Friedrichs, Sally Fuesaina, Caitlyn Halse, Brianna Hoy, Eva Karpani, Lydia Kavoa, Atasi Lafai, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard (captain),
More team nerves? Despite the regretted absence of their captain Sophie De Goede, this is still a very strong Canadian squad. In her place Tyson Beukeboom takes charge. She is already the nation’s most capped player. The Squad: Forwards Alexandria Ellis (Stade Français Paris), Brittany Kassil (Guelph Goats), *Caroline Crossley (Castaway Wanderers), Courtney Holtkamp (Red
The six sides involved with their current rankings: Australia (6th), Italy (9th), Japan (11th), Scotland (5th), South Africa (12th), Wales (10th). They come nearly as close together as the WXV1 nations, so plenty of keen competition. But in one respect this group is more limited: three form part of the Six Nations, so will know
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