The Black Ferns coaching group of Allan Bunting, Steve Jackson, Mike Delany and Tony Christie have announced the team to take on Wales in their second match of the inaugural WXV1 Tournament this Saturday afternoon (4.00pm), in Dunedin at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Following their intense clash against France last weekend, seven changes have been made
Kevin Rouet’s second line-up shows he has chosen horses for courses. He was happy to give youngsters the chance to show their form in Round One. Now against the top seeds he restores some battle-hardened warriors to the pack, and makes his optimum selection out behind to contain the expected threats England pose there. This
World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for the final rounds of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. The new elite women’s 15s competition has been taking place over the past two weekends with Italy top of WXV 2 on points difference from Scotland with Ireland sitting on top
England’s side to face the Maple Leafs Louis Deacon was careful to avoid saying ‘this is the strongest side we can put out against the Canadians’. That is not to disparage them for one moment, but it indicates the intricacies of picking three teams for three successive matches. Each one is there to be won,
Italy v South Africa – Round 2 Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town This was a rare and fascinating meeting between two very different types of team: the Italians spreading the ball wherever possible, the Springboks happy to let the pack do a lot of work. After a few shaky moments in deep defence, the Azzurre
Scotland v USA Result: Scotland 24 USA 14 Player of the Match: Evie Gallagher After relatively easy opening matches last week both sides knew this clash could be a clincher. You could well view this game as the moment Scotland turned a corner. They are now enjoying a 4-match winning streak, untold riches after decades
This is a fascinating match-up between nations ranked seventh and ninth in the world. But within the structures of WXV2, the Eagles sit top of the pile, and they will be intent on proving their right to be there. Though they haven’t found victory easy in recent times, the aim now must be to prove
Two head coaches make plentiful changes Nanni Raineri has made sweeping changes to the side that faces the Boks in Cape Town on Friday. With the withdrawal from action of the skipper, Sofia Stefan, Beatice Rigoni assumes the captaincy. She may well have held that honour before, but if so, I don’t recall it. In
Wales prepare for Canada showdown It’s a big occasion for the Welsh skipper, Hannah Jones. As she leads her team out for their first ever dip in WXV waters, she celebrates her 50th cap. A first cap at the age of 16 shows how an early talent has developed to this high level. Ioan Cunningham
Jay Tregonning has not been afraid to experiment with the 23 he’s selected to face England on Friday 20 October. The Squad: 1 *Brianna Hoy (NSW Waratahs), 2 Tania Naden (ACT Brumbies, 6 caps), 3 Eva Karpani (NSW Waratahs, 17), 4 Michaela Leonard (captain, Western Force, 18), 5 Annabelle Codey (Queensland Reds, 4), 6 Siokapesi
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