Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
The six teams have been named ahead of the first round of WXV 1 in Wellington. All matches will be played at Sky Stadium, kicking off with England vs Australia on Friday 20th October. On Saturday 21st October Canada will face Wales before home side New Zealand take on France in a RWC2021 semi-final rematch.
Who are some of the key players ahead of WXV 1? Who could potentially have a pivotal campaign in their career? And who is going to be the one to set their team’s own narrative straight?
In round one, it was evident that Wales had no interest in messing around in their own half, even when they’re three or four tries up. But why is this? Well, it’s because of their much improved defensive shape and fitness.
In round one, it was evident that Wales had no interest in messing around in their own half, even when they’re three or four tries up. But why is this? Well, it’s because of their much improved defensive shape and fitness.
Premier 15s Round Six: This weekend, Lightning put ten tries on Wasps -the final result Loughborough 62 - 5 Wasps. The two-time semi-finalists are back. As they were forced to last year, Lightning fans have needed to be patient.
As Wales prepare to take on Australia in their final pool match at the Rugby World Cup, former England player Carys Williams-Morris has been given the nod to start in the centres alongside captain Hannah Jones.
As Wales prepare to take on Australia in their final pool match at the Rugby World Cup, former England player Carys Williams-Morris has been given the nod to start in the centres alongside captain Hannah Jones.
There are four changes and two positional swaps in the Wales Women side named to face Australia in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday (2.15am) following defeat against New Zealand in round 2.
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has named his 32-strong squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Siwan Lillicrap leads the side as squad captain with Hannah Jones named as vice-captain.