Interview
Scott Bemand endorses WXV as Ireland continue to grow
Following Ireland’s second-round loss to Canada in WXV 1, head coach Scott Bemand spoke of the importance of the competition in …
Imogen Ainsworth
06 Oct 2024, 11:42
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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.
Interview
WXV: Key quotes from New Zealand vs England
England and New Zealand put on a 14-try thriller in the second round of WXV 1. The Red Roses won 49-31 to go into the final weeken…
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Oct 2024, 12:42
Interview
Canada building confidence with six-game winning streak
Canada’s WXV 1 victory over France this weekend marked their sixth win in a row, dating back to their final WXV match last year …
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Oct 2024, 2:45
Exclusive
Alev Kelter: WXV, sevens success, and a move back to the PWR
USA Eagles' Alev Kelter made her return to the XVs game in the first round of WXV 1 this year following a stunning summer of seven…
Imogen Ainsworth
08 Oct 2024, 19:39
WXV: USA make one change for final-round clash with Ireland
The Eagles have lost their opening two matches of the competition to England and France, and will go head-to-head with world numbe…
Imogen Ainsworth
09 Oct 2024, 15:33
WXV: Scott Bemand speaks of squad depth as Ireland prepare to face USA
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has discussed the squad’s depth as they get ready to face the USA in their final WXV 1 match.
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Oct 2024, 3:30
WXV: Beukeboom benched as Canada make nine changes to face England
The match will see world number one and number two sides England and Canada go head to head with WXV silverware on the line this S…
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Oct 2024, 14:31
WXV: New Zealand make a handful of changes in preparation for France
The Black Ferns coaching staff have made five changes to the starting team ahead of their last WXV 1 match against France.
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Oct 2024, 17:49
Interview
USA targeting 80-minute performance against Ireland in WXV 1
Prior to the USA’s final WXV 1 match against Ireland, head coach Sione Fukofuka and Kate Zackary have spoken of the team’s int…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Oct 2024, 12:32
Exclusive
Rugby World Cup 2014 final alumni reuniting ahead of Canada vs England
Ahead of this weekend’s WXV 1 clash between Canada and England, Canadian players from the 2014 Rugby World Cup Final will be reu…
Imogen Ainsworth
12 Oct 2024, 16:39
What is WXV? All you need to know about the competition
The second edition of WXV kicks off this week, featuring 18 of the best teams in women’s rugby. Here’s all you need to know ab…
Imogen Ainsworth
23 Sep 2024, 10:35
John Mitchell names England squad to defend WXV 1 title
21 players who were involved in England’s successful campaign in the inaugural WXV 1 tournament return for a second year.
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 7:30
World Rugby launch Impact Beyond 2025 to harness the power of RWC 2025
The three themes: profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise have been designed to ensure …
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 5:30
'There was no headbutt': Exonerated Poppy Cleall speaks out
Speaking to Contested, Cleall spoke of the incident which ‘snowballed’ on social media after she was alleged to have headbutte…
Imogen Ainsworth
18 Sep 2024, 10:30
England dismiss New Zealand in first match at Allianz Stadium
England saw off New Zealand 24-12 in the first-ever standalone match between the two at the newly renamed Allianz Stadium in front…
Imogen Ainsworth
14 Sep 2024, 11:24
Exclusive
'An era you don't want to miss': Renee Holmes eyes history at RWC 2025
The fullback won her first Women’s Rugby World Cup title in the formidable black jersey which strengthened New Zealand's World C…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Sep 2024, 6:21
Breach and Packer braces bolster England's win over France
England got their WXV 1 preparation underway with a 38-19 win, their 14th successive victory against France in front of 7,590 fans…
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Sep 2024, 11:52
Trailfinders announce shock exit of Giselle Mather
Mather’s departure is the third from a female head coach in the league ahead of the 2024/25 season, following Vicky Macqueen lea…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Aug 2024, 8:44
Interview
Tuipulotu and McGhie: ‘For young players it's amazing that we can now get that opportunity’
Scotland’s Francesca McGhie and Wales’ Sisilia Tuipulotu cut their teeth on the senior international scene with standout perfo…
Imogen Ainsworth
06 Feb 2024, 5:48
Interview
Sam Monaghan: 'It was the strongest we've been as a group in the last couple of years'
With the announcement of a British and Irish Lions tour sparking conversation, Sam Monaghan spoke to RugbyPass about the impact of…
Imogen Ainsworth
31 Jan 2024, 9:24
