from ODT: If a tree falls in the forest and no-one is there to hear it, does it make a noise? Nga Mamaku – the Black Ferns – have fallen at the hands of archrival England in a three-test series, with two losses and a draw, and there hasn’t been much of an uproar. Herein … Read more
from Irish Rugby: Ireland Women’s head coach Philip Doyle has named an extended squad of 44 players for autumn training, as preparations begin for next year’s Six Nations campaign. The players have been chosen from clubs and provinces around the country along with a number of Exile players.They will now begin a 10-week strength and … Read more
from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Eagle Katie Dowty. PK: First off Katie, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a bit of yourself with the world. Katie: No problem! I’m still on … Read more
To see the pools and full results from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational Tournament), go here. Match Video from IRB.com: Canada’s women produced a display full of pace, power and commitment to beat England 26-7 and claim the first IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup in Dubai. The eight-team tournament, played alongside the men’s at the second round of the … Read more
from USA Today: In terms of sports Americans play, wrestling, softball, football, hockey and baseball are long-term losers. The latest authoritative Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association annual report on U.S. sports participation, based on about 15,000 individual surveys and 24,000 households surveys, found that about 2.1 million Americans say they competed in wrestling last year — … Read more
See all the scores from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational) here. Match Video Highlights from USA Rugby: DUBAI, U.A.E – The USA Women’s Eagle Sevens team claimed fourth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, with an overall record of 2-3. The tournament marked the start of the first-everIRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup. The … Read more
For all the up to date scores from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational), go here. from USA Rugby: DUBAI, U.A.E – The USA went 2-1 on day one of the IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup opener in Dubai, defeating South Africa and China to secure a spot against Canada in the cup semifinal. The … Read more
from Scrumqueens: December 3 England Women v New Zealand, Esher RFC, 2.00pm UK , 8.00am CST, live at www.rfu.com/englandwomenlive England women’s rugby Head Coach Gary Street says he has named his strongest possible side to play New Zealand in this weekend’s final test game. England have already won the three test series after two fine wins and Street makes nine … Read more
from USA Rugby: BOULDER, Colo. — USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach, Peter Steinberg, has signed an extension to his current contract, keeping him in the role through 2013. “The performance of the team and the feedback from the players has shown that Peter is the right person to lead the program,” said Nigel Melville, CEO … Read more
from bcrugby.com: The video you are about to see is a key element in BC Rugby’s action plan to promote and streamline youth rugby across the province. BC Rugby’s goal was to produce a promotional video that was tempting to young individuals across British Columbia looking to be part of a team atmosphere and engage … Read more