Women's rugby in the U.S. is going professional with the new Women's Elite Rugby competition. The league will officially launch next year with between 6 and 8 teams.
As captain Marlie Packer lifted the Six Nations trophy into the Bordeaux air, there was a dizzying sense of deja vu. This was England’s sixth successive Six Nations title and a third consecutive Grand Slam. Their dominance in this competition is simply unparalleled, not just in rugby but in sport.]]>
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England completed their grand slam quest in Bordeaux, the visitors scoring six tries – two from Alex Matthews – to earn a 21-point victory over FranceJohn Mitchell speaks to BBC TV. The Red Roses coach urges his side: “We must keep the emotions calm so people can be decisive under pressure.” But he’s also keen for a challenge. “Today will be a different story [than against Ireland]. Today will be an arm-wrestle and we’re ready for it. We can’t wait.”It’s dry in Bordeaux! (insert wine pun of your...
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Ireland make two changes for Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against England as centre Aoife Dalton and second row Hannah O'Connor come into the starting XV.
France and England remain undefeated ahead of their meeting on the final weekend
Tries from Katie Corrigan and Cliodhna Moloney gave Ireland a vital 15-12 win in Belfast.
France 21-42 England: A sixth consecutive Six Nations crown was secured by a brilliant win in front of a hostile Bordeaux crowd
The 34-year-old pop singer put on a stunning performance at the Stade Chaban-Delmas as the Rugby Red Roses look to a sixth consecutive title and a third straight Grand Slam in Bordeaux.
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England beat France in Bordeaux to retain their Six Nations crown for a sixth successive championship