Scotland end the year on a high

from Scrumqueens: Scotland picked up their first win of the year in a comfortable away victory in Holland. Five tries helped Karen Findlay’s charges to a 33-10 victory in Amsterdam with four players winning their first caps in a successful overseas outing as the Scots prepare for next year’s Six Nations. All of Scotland’s scores … Read more

Back to back wins for France over England

from Scrumqueens: France grabbed their second win over England in four days as they snatched a late try to secure a 16-15 win at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Chateaurenard. French fly-half Aureile Bailon contributed three penalties and a conversion in the game played once again in severely wet and windy conditions. Both teams … Read more

South Africa Crowned Champs of CAR 7s

from Scrumqueens: South Africa finished top of the pile at this weekend’s CAR women’s 7s. The competition served as a qualifier for the 2012 Africa 7s Championship with the top four teams going through to that event, which will in turn determine the teams that qualify for the 2013 World Cup. The other three teams … Read more

TWO FORMER EAGLES NAMED TO OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ATHLETES’ ADVISORY COUNCIL

from USA Rugby: BOULDER, Colo. – Two USA Rugby representatives have been elected to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC).  Christy Ringgenberg was elected as the AAC rep and James Gillenwater will serve as an alternate. Ringgenberg and Gillenwater applied to be on the AAC and underwent an extensive selection process to eventually be elected. … Read more

South-East Rugby Sevens Tournament Proceeds Despite Hiccups

from Mmegionline: The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Women’s South-East Rugby Sevens tournament, is faced with financial challenges with less than 25 days to kick-off. The tournament will be staged in Gaborone for the first time from October 29 to 30. A member of the LOC, Zilwele Khumalo told Mmegi Sport yesterday that … Read more

Spot The Rugby Ball Competition With CityJet & Leinster Rugby

Head to CityJet’s Facebook page and play ‘Spot the Ball’ for a weekly chance to win flights, Leinster tickets and Leinster shirts! Competition starts 05 Oct. To play and be in with a chance winning, visit the Cityjet Facebook page. The competition gives rugby fans the chance to win some fantastic prizes. To play fans … Read more