Women's Rugby
England international Poppy Cleall ‘headbutted’ opposition coach in half-time bust-up

England international Poppy Cleall ‘headbutted’ opposition coach in half-time bust-up

Tensions reportedly spilled over in the tunnel as the players headed to their dressing rooms England rugby star Poppy Cleall is being investigated by the Rugby Football Union over allegations that she ‘headbutted’ an Exeter Chiefs coach at halftime of their Premier 15s semi-final. Tensions reportedly spilled over at half-time of the match between Saracens […]

3 years ago

United Rugby Championship chief says women’s competition is being discussed

United Rugby Championship chief says women’s competition is being discussed

“Should we get it going sooner, rather than later? Yes, I think we should.” A Women’s URC, featuring top club sides from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy, South Africa, and possibly the USA and Canada, is very much up for discussion right now. The 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations has highlighted – not for the first […]

4 years ago

‘That back line was ridiculous’ – England set new Test record after Italy win

‘That back line was ridiculous’ – England set new Test record after Italy win

Reigning Six Nations champions England doled out an unmerciful thrashing to an Italy side that do not have long to recover until their next outing. Having started their TikTok Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 57-5 win against Scotland, Simon Middleton’s side ramped it up and came within a point of equalling their record […]

4 years ago

Marlie Packer grabs super hat-trick as England demolish Scotland

Marlie Packer grabs super hat-trick as England demolish Scotland

SCOTLAND 5-57 ENGLAND On her 80th appearance for England, the brilliant Marlie Packer helped herself to her 22nd, 23rd and 24th tries. Hosting the reigning champions at a home ground in the impressive shadow of Murrayfield, the Scots had the first chance to get the scoreboard moving, but Helen Nelson missed her penalty attempt. Just […]

4 years ago