How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
1 year agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for Women’s Six Nations match vs Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff (Saturday 15 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
Tounesi calls for better execution after England Women defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySara Tounesi felt Italy’s lack of execution was the difference as her side fell to a 68-5 defeat against Simon Middleton’s superb England. The Azzurre showed real signs of progress...
Women's Six Nations Preview: England v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will look to make it two wins from two 2023 Women’s Six Nations games when they host Italy at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. The Red Roses stormed to a 74-0 win against...
Red Roses name matchday 23 to play Scotland in Women’s Six Nations opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday 23 for England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Kingston Park (Saturday 25 March, KO 16:45 and live on BBC Two). ...
Premier 15s Weekend Round-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens, Bristol Bears and DMP Sharks all banked bonus-point wins in Saturday's re-arranged fixtures, with all three climbing in the Premier 15s table as a result: Sale Sharks 5-71...
England Women team announcement v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C match against South Africa at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October. Marlie Packer captains England for...
