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Aldcroft to captain England against Scotland
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:00
Zoe Aldcroft will captain England in their Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday, with regular skipper Marlie Packer named on the bench.The 27-year-old, who won her 50th cap in England's victory over Wales, moves from lock to blind-side flanker.Centre Emily Scarratt is managing a calf injury and misses out again.Lock Abbie Ward comes back into the second row,…
World Rugby considers smaller ball for women
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 23:03
World Rugby is considering the use of a smaller ball in the women's game.The global governing body is collecting training and playing data on the size 4.5 ball. which is about 3% smaller and 3-4% lighter than a typical size 5 ball.Lindsay Starling, science and medical manager at World Rugby, said "typically an adult male hand is 10% larger" than…
Mitchell 'open and honest' over selection
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 02:07
England players understand head coach John Mitchell's selection rationale because he is "open and honest", says lock Rosie Galligan.Mitchell made seven changes from a winning side against Italy for their Women's Six Nations victory over Wales.Galligan, one of those changes, was player of the match at Ashton Gate."It is a really competitive position. You have to put everything out on…
No plans to change eligibility rules - Sweeney
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 11:23
There are no plans to change England's eligibility rules, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.Rules state that players selected for England must compete in the Premiership.Sweeney said departing players have had conversations with head coach Steve Borthwick and "partly a lifestyle choice" was their reason for leaving."If you look at the number of players going abroad, it doesn't…
England to host New Zealand & France in September
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 09:25
England will host New Zealand and France in September as they build up to hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.The matches were announced by Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney at an event to mark 500 days before the World Cup starts.Dates and venues for the games are expected to be announced "in the next few weeks".Sweeney…
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