Tait confident Canada closing the gap
1 decade ago by Scrum Queens NewsFirst off Tait says he feels the series has stepped up another level this year, with the expansion of core teams and additional tournaments adding another layer of competitiveness. “This season is definitely...
Black Ferns squad to tour Canada named
1 decade ago by IRBNew Black Ferns coach Greg Smith will take a side filled with an exciting blend of new faces and experienced players to tour Canada later this month.
Ireland continue to climb rankings
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ireland's victory over England in the Six Nations means they are once again the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest World Rankings. Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in...
Former Bath Rugby star Lee Mears to referee rugby match at North...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleLee Mears has gone over to the dark side. No, not Bristol. The former Bath and England hooker has found a new position on the rugby pitch – referee. For Mears, qualifying to officiate matches has...
Irish bid to host Women's World Cup
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland have submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017. The Irish RFU said on Monday that venues in Dublin and Belfast would be used, with the final to be staged at Ulster's...
Scotland coaching box door shattered after defeat
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe frustrations of coaching are never more apparent than after your team slips to a close defeat, and those frustrations were never more evident than after Scotland slumped to a last-minute defeat by...
England rugby union star Maggie Alphonsi taking a shot at Olympic gold
1 decade ago by The GuardianHaving won the World Cup with England last year, Alphonsi is relishing her new challenge, turning to athletics by taking up the shot put with an eye on making the Olympic Games• Alphonsi and England...
Mclean returns as England captain
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsKaty Mclean has been reinstated as England captain for Friday's Women's Six Nations match in Ireland. The fly-half, who led England when they won the World Cup last August, takes...
Middleton to coach England's women
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSimon Middleton is to take over as head coach of the World Cup-winning England women's team. The 48-year-old is currently in charge of the Sevens squad and will now also lead the XVs in a new...
Saints bolster scrum-half resources with Kessell
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNorthampton have bolstered their scrum-half resources ahead of next season with the signing of Cornish Pirates' Tom Kessell. Kessell featured in the Championship XV that saw off Canada back in November...
