Simon Middleton backs squad depth after naming new-look England Women's side
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland head coach Simon Middleton has backed the depth in the squad as he announced a new-look matchday squad that will compete against Spain in the Women's World Cup opener in Dublin.
Tuesday Evening Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMouritz Botha Forced To Retire Newcastle Falcons' former England lock Mouritz Botha has been forced to call time on his rugby career at the age of 35. Full story Connacht Rugby sign Rory...
Ireland ready to open Women's World Cup 2017 in Dublin
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in Dublin tomorrow afternoon with reigning champions England taking on Spain at the UCD Bowl in the first game of the 2017 tournament. This year's edition of the...
Sarah Hunter captains new-look England for Women’s World Cup opener
9 years ago by The Guardian• Emily Scarratt set to make 70th appearance for the Red Roses off the bench• Sarah Bern and Harriet Millar-Mills among 12 making their World Cup debutsSimon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for...
Emily Scarratt: ‘Winning the World Cup was highlight but we are hungry again’
9 years ago by The GuardianThe former PE teacher, who has been benefitting from the help a specialist kicking coach, is confident England will forget contract issues and seize the moment at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, starting...
#WRWC2017 Team Profile: Spain
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsSpain's 'Leonas' will be on the prowl in Bandon in the coming days as they use the west Cork town as their final pre-Women's Rugby World Cup training base. Their stint down at Bandon Grammar School and...
#WRWC2017 Team Profile: Italy
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsItaly return to the Women's Rugby World Cup stage after a gap of 15 years. While top seeds England are the standout team in Pool B, the ninth-ranked Azzurre will fancy their chances of edging out Spain...
Gonzalez To Lead Spain's Leonas At WRWC 2017
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsHooker Aroa Gonzalez will extend her national caps record when she leads Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland next month. The Spanish side will compete in Pool B with defending champions England,...
Uncapped James And Javelet Included In USA's WRWC Squad
9 years ago by Irish Rugby Team newsUSA Women's head coach Pete Steinberg has finalised his 28-player squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland next month. They are in Pool B with defending champions England, Italy and Spain.
Spain eager to keep progressing against Wales
9 years ago by World RugbyWith little more than a month to go until Women's Rugby World Cup 2017, Spain coach José Antonio Barrio is hoping this weekend's match with Wales will help him select his final squad of 28 players.
