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Imogen Ainsworth
@I_Ainsworth01
A lifelong rugby fan, Imogen spent four years studying and living in Twickenham, where she completed a BSc in Sport Science and an MA in Sports Journalism from St Mary’s University. She is passionate about women’s sport, and is part of the editorial team for RugbyPass alongside predominantly working for Eurosport (covering cycling) and TNT Sports in addition to other freelance jobs.
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'An era you don't want to miss': Renee Holmes eyes history at RWC 2025
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Trailfinders announce shock exit of Giselle Mather
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PWR team sign Olympic medallist Fancy Bermudez
Seven players to bid farewell to Test rugby for Barbarians
Seven international players are set to play their final international rugby matches as they line up for the Barbarians against the…
Imogen Ainsworth
28 Aug 2024, 8:31
Bryan Easson names Scotland squad to defend WXV 2 title
Scotland will travel to South Africa in September to defend their WXV 2 title, kicking off their campaign on Saturday 28 September…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Aug 2024, 10:08
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Who, where, when
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will kick off a year from now with a curtain-raiser at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
Imogen Ainsworth
22 Aug 2024, 4:30
Barbarians to play Springboks in Cape Town
Barbarian FC and South Africa Rugby Union announced last week that they will face each other for a third time this September.
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Aug 2024, 8:47
WXV tickets and streaming update
Running from 27th September until 12th October across all three levels, WXV is more important than ever as teams prepare for Women…
Imogen Ainsworth
09 Aug 2024, 9:57
South Africa Rugby to centrally contract players with new league
South Africa Rugby have announced that they will be launching Women’s Super League Rugby, an elite competition involving central…
Imogen Ainsworth
09 Aug 2024, 6:51
Olympic medallist Ilona Maher: 'Female athletes are truly amazing'
Team USA’s Ilona Maher has had a whirlwind week, winning an Olympic bronze medal as part of a thrilling victory over Australia a…
Imogen Ainsworth
31 Jul 2024, 9:34
Ilona Maher becomes rugby's most followed player on Instagram
USA sevens star and social media personality Ilona Maher became the most-followed current rugby player on Instagram on Sunday when…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Jul 2024, 5:40
Paris 2024: Olympic women's rugby sevens schedule
The women’s rugby sevens at Paris 2024 kicks off on 28th July and takes place over three days at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Imogen Ainsworth
25 Jul 2024, 13:33
'Every game the competition is getting tougher': Kate Zackary on WXV
With a maiden appearance in the top level of WXV on the horizon, USA Eagles captain Kate Zackary reflected on the learnings made d…
Imogen Ainsworth
18 Jul 2024, 5:12
'No matter the background, size, race, age, or who you love, you are welcome in rugby'
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, Ireland’s Cliodhna Moloney and Brittany Hogan shared their experiences in rugby as part…
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Jun 2024, 6:00
WXV 2024 - What we know with 100 days to go
Competition for all three levels will take place on the same weekends with Canada hosting WXV 1 in Vancouver, South Africa hosting…
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Jun 2024, 4:55
IRFU commit to 'accelerating the women’s game' in new plan
Described as having involved an ‘unprecedented level of collaboration between the IRFU and the four Provinces’, the strategy i…
Imogen Ainsworth
13 Jun 2024, 10:16
Women’s U20 Transatlantic Quad Series to take place in Cardiff
A first-ever Women’s Transatlantic Quad Series will take place this summer in Cardiff, featuring U20s teams from Wales, England,…
Imogen Ainsworth
12 Jun 2024, 13:27
Interview
'I was always included for my ability and not for my gender or sexuality'
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, England 15s and Great Britain sevens star Meg Jones spoke with RugbyPass about the part r…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Jun 2024, 8:54
Harlequins quintet to retire at the end of the season
Harlequins Women have announced a series of retirements ahead of their final Premiership Women’s Rugby match of the season this …
Imogen Ainsworth
30 May 2024, 9:44
Exclusive
Ellie Kildunne: 'I want to inspire in every room that I walk into'
England star Ellie Kildunne talks self-expression, her Olympics dream and why she's smiling her way through life.
Imogen Ainsworth
22 May 2024, 7:24
Kildunne and Jones to join Great Britain Sevens ahead of Olympics
Both players were key figures in England's sixth successive Women's Six Nations title and third consecutive Grand Slam earlier thi…
Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 10:00
Exclusive
Blossoming Red Roses: A look at the U20s women’s pathway in England
In July 2024, the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series will take place for the first time ever for the Under-20s age group.
Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 5:19
Celtic Challenge to return for an expanded 2024/25 season
The expansion of the competition from eight rounds to ten provides vital preparation for Irish, Scottish, and Welsh players ahead …
Imogen Ainsworth
01 May 2024, 6:42
