Rugby Union

On the 30th anniversary of the final, England’s Gill Burns and Giselle Mather reminisce about their Rugby World Cup victory against the USA in 1994. Source link

1: Jane Mangham (now Coats), Red Rose number 31 Mangham now calls Edinburgh her home and has been involved in coaching both rugby and football in Scotland. Jane is a qualified teacher but now enjoys life as a teaching assistant. 2: Nicky Ponsford, Red Rose 10 Ponsford moved into the …

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday’s Six Nations encounter against Scotland. The lock sat out last weekend’s 88-10 defeat by England but is fit again as the fifth-placed Irish seek a second win of the tournament. “I’m putting my hand up [for selection]. I have hit …

Alex Matthews says England will “thrive” off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday. The Red Roses have not lost in 28 Six Nations games since they were beaten by France in Grenoble in 2018. England are chasing a third consecutive …

However, before their Premiership showdown at Bath on Friday night, McCall confirmed the new deals were not yet set in stone. “Maro and Jamie have agreed something in principle, but I’m not sure there’s a contract on the table as it stands,” he added. “It’s pretty important it gets sorted …

Chloe Rollie will miss Scotland’s final Six Nations game in Ireland following a three-match suspension for her red card in the win over Italy. The full-back was shown a yellow card in the last minute of Saturday’s 17-10 success in Parma, but the dangerous clear-out was then upgraded to red. …

Bristol Bears have a “huge” opportunity to win a major trophy for the first time when they appear in Sunday’s Allianz Cup final, said head coach Dave Ward. Bears have home advantage when they face Saracens at Shaftesbury Park. They beat Premiership defending champions and current league leaders Gloucester-Hartpury 54-28 …

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect to “explore other playing opportunities”. The 30-year-old moved to the Premiership side in 2020 but has not played this season because of a serious knee injury suffered during the Champions Cup semi-finals in April 2023. The 77-times capped second …

A new brain-cooling treatment for sports-related concussion is being trialled in professional rugby union. It is the first acute treatment for the injury able to be delivered pitchside and is being used by six clubs in the United Rugby Championship (URC). ‘PolarCap’ works by delivering targeted cooling to the head …

Danny, Ugo and Chris talk about the top four race in the Premiership and English nines. Source link

Ellie Kildunne & Sophie Ellis-Bexter star in the best moments from week four of the Women’s Six Nations. Source link

Rosie Galligan and Lark Atkin-Davies will miss England’s Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday through injury. Lock Galligan, 25, pulled out of the 88-10 win over Ireland in the warm-up with a thumb injury, while hooker Atkin-Davies, 29, came off with an ankle injury. Both will see specialists this …

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says it is important his side do not let their season “ebb away” after losing at home to Bath. The Chiefs’ 26-14 loss at Sandy Park saw the Devon side drop to seventh in the Premiership, five points off a play-off place. It comes after Baxter’s …

Women’s Six Nations 2024: Superb England thrash Ireland 88-10 in record win at Twickenham Venue: Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux Date: Saturday, 27 April Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and online; live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra; text commentary, highlights and report on BBC …

Women’s Six Nations highlights: France crush Wales to set up Grand Slam decider Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 27 April Kick-off: 12:15 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer and online from 15:00 BST; listen on BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cymru; text commentary, highlights and …

Watch as Joanna Grisez bolts 95 metresfrom ‘coast to coast’ to score for France in the Women’s Six Nations. Source link

Harry Randall scored one of Bristol’s 13 tries as they thrashed Newcastle at Ashton Gate Bristol: (47) 85 Tries: Naulago, Dun, Malins, Bradbury, Williams, Genge, Janse van Rensburg 2, Randall, Marmion, Heenan, Vakatawa 2 Cons: MacGinty 6, Williams 3, Janse van Rensburg Newcastle: (7) 14 Tries: Radwan, Connon Cons: Connon …

Arron Reed scored twice on his 100th Sharks appearance Sale:(22) 37 Tries: Curry, Dugdale, Reed 2, Quirke Pens: Ford 2 Cons: Ford 3 Harlequins:(10) 31 Tries: Lynagh 2, Murley, Beard, Northmore Cons: Smith 2, Evans Sale kept their hopes of a Premiership play-off return alive with victory over Harlequins in …

Watch as Jess Breach scores a brilliant solo try for England against Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations at Twickenham. Source link

Watch analysis of Ellie Kildunne’s player-of-the-match performance for England in their 88-10 Women’s Six Nation win against Ireland at Twickenham. Source link