South Africa Women’s Rugby Team Assembles in Cape Town to prepare for Nations Cup

from SARugby.net: A group of 42 players have assembled in Cape Town on Friday for a three day trial and training camp as the first step to select a senior SA Women’s squad to compete at the international Nations Cup in August in Colorado, USA. The players will be involved in two trial matches and … Read more

Rugby World Cup 7s – June 28-30, 2013 – Schedule, Pools & Results

A festival of sport, music and fun will hit Moscow from June 28-30 as the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 takes place. The 16 women’s teams are preparing to battle it out over three days. Looking at the schedule and the pools, the scene is set for drama, upsets & some great rugby! BROADCAST/LIVE RESULTS … Read more

IRB America’s Rugby Championship to take place in Canada in October

from USA Rugby: Canada set to host exciting tournament for second year in a row Games to be streamed online for fans The IRB has announced that Canada will host this year’s America’s Rugby Championship from October 11-19, 2013. Tournament competitors include representative teams from Canada, Argentina, USA and one other South American team which … Read more

Eagles and France please crowd in final test

from USA Rugby: CARSON, Calif. – Ashley Kmiecik and Erica Cavanaugh each scored a try in the Women’s Eagles’ third test against France in eight days in front of a capacity crowd in Carson, but it was not enough to overcome Les Blues, with the visitors coming away with an 18-12 win. The Eagles were hoping to … Read more

Future of Rugby World Cup Sevens confirmed

from RWCSevens.com: RWC Sevens to provide springboard to the Olympic Games Event fully integrated into multi-sport Games cycle Keenly contested tender process anticipated RWC Sevens 2013 in Moscow on track to thrill The International Rugby Board today announced that, following consultation with Member Unions and major stakeholders, the popular Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament will … Read more

England RFU announces Senior Women’s Player Pathway changes

from RFU.com: Changes to women’s development route New Academy Programme will also be implemented The RFU is implementing changes to the Senior Women’s Player Pathway (18+) for the 2013/2014 season to enhance opportunities for players, clubs and Constituent Bodies (CB) at this level. Following a review of the Senior Player Pathway, the CB Programme will … Read more