Guam Gunning to Make an Impact at the East Asian Rugby Games in Honk Kong this Weekend

from Scrumqueens: This weekend four Asian women’s rugby nations will contest for the title of 7s champions at the East Asian Games in Hong Kong. Guam, one of the four teams alongside China, Japan and Hong Kong will be firm underdogs but head coach Willie Heteraka said his side will be proud and committed. The … Read more

Wales Women too Strong for Sweden

from Rugby Women’s World Cup: Non Evans crossed for two tries in a 21-point haul as Wales Women ran riot against Sweden at St Helens on Saturday, scoring nine tries to win 56-7 and kick-start their preparations for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 in style. The full back has been playing international rugby for more … Read more

France Women Avenge Canada Loss

from IRB: France’s Women bounced back from suffering a first loss to Canada in 11 years with a defiant 22-0 victory in their historic encounter at the Stade de France in a curtain raiser to Les Bleus tackling Samoa on Saturday. Canada’s 14-5 victory in Dijon on Wednesday had come only hours after the sides … Read more

Canada Get Their French Revenge

from ScrumQueens: By Meghan Mutrie Canada have ended their 11-year losing streak to France after winning a tough game in Dijon by 14 points to 5. Two second half tries and a full 80-minute defensive effort in front of a capacity crowd at Stade Bourillon in Dijon saw Canada let go of their decade-old French … Read more

Women’s Rugby: Halton Women Remain Unbeaten after Bradford Battle

Bradford Dudley Hill 16 Halton 20 HALTON Women and Girls ran out winners in the tussle of two unbeaten sides at Dudley Hill. The game also marked the first ever meeting between the Halton and Bradford-based clubs. Halton wasted little time after kick off, demonstrating quick hands and strong running from the outset. Kathy McMullin’s … Read more

Pools set for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010

from IRB: Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has announced the pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 in England. The premier 15-aside tournament in the Women’s Game, which will be played from August 20 to September 5, will feature three pools of four teams with defending champions New Zealand, hosts and 2006 runners-up England and … Read more

Strong Interest to Host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013

from USA Rugby: DUBLIN, Ireland – The International Rugby Board has confirmed that eight Unions have expressed a formal interest to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Russia, Scotland and USA all submitted their interest to tender for the global showcase tournament by the deadline on October 30. The … Read more