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Ireland name squad for “once in a lifetime” opportunity

8 years ago by World Rugby

Niamh Briggs will captain the squad tasked with winning Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 on home soil.

Windhoek clash to decide African champions

8 years ago by World Rugby

Namibia cement their place at the top of the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2017 standings with a fourth straight bonus-point win, while second-placed Kenya move up one place in the World Rugby Rankings after beating...

Canada are one big happy family ahead of World Cup

8 years ago by World Rugby

With younger sister Laura by her side, Kelly Russell is ready to lead Canada into battle at Women's Rugby World Cup 2017.

Australia and Samoa strike Commonwealth Youth Games gold

8 years ago by World Rugby

Australia successfully defend their Commonwealth Youth Games girls' rugby sevens title, while Samoa edge England in the boys' event in Nassau, Bahamas.

Hong Kong aiming to create legacy at World Cup

8 years ago by World Rugby

Hong Kong will make their Women's Rugby World Cup debut in Ireland next month and coach Jo Hull insists that they must create a lasting legacy for rugby back home.

Sports unite to implement key concussion management and prevention recommendations

8 years ago by World Rugby

Sports representatives gather in Dublin to collaborate on developing a unified approach to the implementation of key recommendations made by the Berlin concussion in sport group.

Italy call up two 2002 veterans for World Cup

8 years ago by World Rugby

After an absence of 15 years, Italy return to the Women’s Rugby World Cup stage with two survivors from the squad that finished 12th in Barcelona in 2002.

Wales excited by the challenge of WRWC 2017

8 years ago by World Rugby

Wales have named an exciting mix of experience and youth in their squad for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 with Carys Phillips continuing as captain.

RWC 2019 spotlight: Tonga

8 years ago by World Rugby

We take a look at the history of Tonga at the Rugby World Cup after they confirmed their place at Japan 2019 as the Oceania 2 qualifier last weekend.

Blend of youth and experience for USA

8 years ago by World Rugby

USA coach Pete Steinberg selects a squad for Ireland 2017 that features Olympians, Women’s Rugby World Cup veterans and two uncapped players.