The Australian women's sevens team are currently flying the flag for Australian rugby - easily the best team Down Under - but there’s been a development within the 15s game which also merits attention- former England scrum-half Jo Yapp signing her own green and gold contract.
Being pragmatic has been key to Worcester Warriors Women surviving, and players like Amelia Buckland-Hurry who have seen the league evolve, are key to that mindset.
The Women’s Rugby Association (WRA), an independent players’ union which was launched in 2021 with World Cup Winner Nolli Waterman as CEO, has today announced its inaugural Players’ Board.
After two campaigns where the team has been defined by not being last in the league, 2022-23 appears to be the season of the Shark. After four games this season, they already have 13 points and a hat-trick of wins.
The Warriors’ Premiership future had been left in doubt after the club was partially liquidated on Wednesday.
The RFU has explained it will wait a few days before making a definitive decision on whether Worcester will remain suspended for the remainder of the 2022/23 season or can resume playing. However, as it stands, they will be relegated.
The Warriors failed to meet an RFU deadline requesting proof of insurance cover and funding for the club’s monthly payroll.
Crisis-hit club failed to meet Rugby Football Union deadline.
Club employees have released a lengthy statement.
Financial worries have publicly plagued Worcester Warriors since August this year, when news emerged that the club faced a winding up petition from HMRC over a £6 million unpaid tax bill. We explore the impact on its women's team.