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Will RFU scrap rules if Sarries go down?

1 December 2019 0 comments

So it’s back to the real business of club rugby this week as we return to the Premiership and the serious matches. Europe may be […]

Watson, Ewels add to Bath injury problems

1 December 2019 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS ENGLAND and Bath back Anthony Watson will be out of action until at least Christmas after sustaining a knee injury in their defeat […]

Banned Addison to miss Quins double

1 December 2019 0 comments

ULSTER’S Will Addison has been suspended for four weeks after being cited for his tackle on Paul Jedrasiak during the Champions Cup defeat of Clermont […]

Roaring Bears go on four-try rampage

27 October 2019 1 comment

Bristol ……………26 Richmond ………18 By NADINE KENWORTH BRISTOL Bears secured their third win of the campaign with a bonus-point victory against Richmond. The visitors took […]

Wasps reduce Wood to kindling

27 October 2019 0 comments

Firwood……………0 Wasps ……………62 By CHRISTINA HUGHES THE sun may have made a surprise appearance for kick-off but there was little to warm Firwood fans as […]

Sharks home and hosed on wet day

27 October 2019 1 comment

DMP Sharks ….32 Worcester ……21 By TOM BULMER DARLINGTON Mowden Park Sharks made it backto- back wins with a bonus-point victory over Worcester Warriors at […]

Lightning struck by Quins revival

27 October 2019 0 comments

Loughboro’……27 Harlequins……36 By BETHAN ZEIDLER IT WAS a game of two halves for Loughborough Lightning as, after a dominant first half, they could not hold […]

Joy of six for Sarries but no try bonus

27 October 2019 1 comment

Saracens ………15 Glos-Hartpury …7 By WILL PICKWORTH SARACENS made it six wins out of six as they beat Gloucester-Hartpury in a hard-fought game but failed […]

Venner treble as Warriors overwhelmed

20 October 2019 0 comments

By DUNCAN WOOD GLOUCESTER-Hartpury Women put Worcester to the sword in a ruthless half-century display, with full-back Mia Venner notching a hattrick in a nine-try […]

Findlay delighted by perfect blend

20 October 2019 0 comments

By MATT VERRI CO-HEAD coach Karen Findlay saluted her side’s backline as they fired Harlequins to a fifth consecutive bonuspoint victory in the early part […]

Long trip south earns Sharks bonus

20 October 2019 1 comment

By TOM SOULSBY FOUR tries from DMP Sharks were enough to ease past Richmond in a result that heaped further misery on the hosts, who […]

Seventh heaven for Lloyd as Lough run riot

13 October 2019 1 comment

By BETHAN ZIEDLER LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning thumped Firwood Waterloo to secure their second win of the new season. Waterloo were not helped by sustaining several injuries […]

Bears stung late on as Wasps sneak win

13 October 2019 1 comment

By GEORGE WEST Try sorer: Wasps’ Claudia MacDonald WASPS Ladies came out on top in a fiery encounter with Bristol Bears in round four of […]

Unstoppable Quins ease past toothless Sharks

13 October 2019 0 comments

By TOM BULMER HARLEQUINS maintained their perfect start to the season with a bonus point win at the Northern Echo Arena to underline their fast […]

Appleby smiling again as Smith in for two

13 October 2019 0 comments

By LAURA SHANA AFTER last weekend’s defeat away at Harlequins, Gloucester-Hartpury got back to winning ways in the Tyrrells Premier 15s on Saturday with a […]

Kirsten out to catch Rassie eye

13 October 2019 1 comment

EXETER Chiefs new boy Jannes Kirsten wants to use his move to Sandy Park as a springboard to international honours. Kirsten, 25, who can play […]

Bears hunt for Tiger George

13 October 2019 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BRISTOL BEARS have made a cheeky enquiry about the future plans of England star George Ford who is […]

Noel likes to see pathway to seniors

13 October 2019 0 comments

CELTIC CUP PREVIEW… Leinster ‘A’ v Ulster ‘A’ Today. Kick-off 3pm, Energia Park LEINSTER ‘A’ team finished top of the Celtic Cup table with seven […]

Lucy Att the double as Bears pile on the misery

6 October 2019 0 comments

By WILL HUNTER Firewood W……………0 Bristol Bears……36 Star turn: Lucy Attwood BRISTOL Bears continued their impressive start to the Premier 15s season with an emphatic […]

Libby unlocks Lightning with late try in epic

6 October 2019 1 comment

By ALINA MENUKHIN Loughboro’……………24 Saracens……………28 LIBBY Lockwood’s late try completed a remarkable comeback as reigning champions Saracens recovered from 17 points down at Loughborough Lightning. […]

Brown stands out in Quins comeback

6 October 2019 0 comments

By DANIEL ALEXANDE Harlequins……………39pts Gloucester-H……………12pts All smiles: Leanne Riley celebrates scoring a try with Jess Breach, left, and Amy Cokayne CO-HEAD coach Karen Findlay was […]

Boatman wears down Warriors with two tries

6 October 2019 0 comments

By MATT VERRI Richmond FC…35 Worcester……………8 ELLIE Boatman scored two tries as Richmond battled their way to an impressive victory over Worcester Warriors. After failing […]

Sharks left reeling by in-form Dow in defeat

6 October 2019 0 comments

By GEMMA MARSTON Wasps FC……………29 Darlington M…14 Top form: Abby Dow ENGLAND winger Abby Dow scored twice as Wasps secured a comfortable victory at home […]

Ekoko treble as Sharks show pace and style

29 September 2019 2 comments

DMP Sharks…46 Firwood …23 By TOM BULMER DMP Sharks took maximum points from an entertaining and high-scoring encounter at the Northern Echo Arena. An Igemi […]

Powell-Hughes try proves decisive

29 September 2019 0 comments

Powerplay: Ti Tauasosi makes hard yards for Gloucester Glouc-Hartpury…22pts Wasps…19pts By LAURA SHANA IT WENT to the wire at the Alpas Arena as Gloucester-Hartpury made […]

Richmond aim to bounce back from mauling

29 September 2019 0 comments

PREVIEW: Saracens v Richmond Today. Kick-off 1.30pm By SAM HUNGERFORD CHAMPIONS Saracens have already been given a stern examination in defence of their Premier 15s […]

Warriors are blown away by powerful Quins

29 September 2019 1 comment

Worcester …7 Harlequins…48 By JONTY MAWER A DOUBLE from Fiona Fletcher and further scores from Lucy Packer, Jess Breach, Chloe Edwards, Amy Cokayne, Giada Franco […]

Bears roar back from defeat to see off Lightning

29 September 2019 1 comment

Bristol Bears…27 L’borough …10 By GEORGE WEST BRISTOL Bears made the perfect response to their opening-day set-back by recording an impressive 27-10 victory over Loughborough […]

Sarries in control to start title defence in fine style

22 September 2019 0 comments

By LAURA STONEHAM Bristol Bears22 Saracens ……35 Debut try: Keira Bevan SARACENS opened their season with maximum points at Bristol Bears. Bears started and finished […]

Dashing Lloyd enjoys a spot of shark hunting

22 September 2019 1 comment

By ROB SARGENT L’boro L’ning 27 Darlington MP12 RHONA Lloyd was in scintillating form as Loughborough kicked off the campaign in perfect fashion against Darlington […]

Chloe off to a flyer for rampant Quins

22 September 2019 0 comments

By MATT BANKS Harlequins…………101pts Richmond………………0pts Through the gap: Quins try-scorer Ellie Green on the attack DEBUTANT Chloe Rollie scored two tries as Harlequins produced a […]

Waterloo graft not enough to halt flying Glos

22 September 2019 0 comments

By CHRIS HUGHES F’wd Wat’loo ….7 Gloucester H 48 FIRWOOD Waterloo were well beaten but not disgraced by an excellent Gloucester-Hartpury side. Gloucester earned an […]

Mather’s looking to challenge the best at Wasps

22 September 2019 0 comments

By SAM BLITZ Brace: Hannah West Wasps…………47 Worcester……10 GISELLE Mather believes Wasps are getting better every year and aspire to be a top-four side again […]

Poppy leads the way as Sarries storm to the title

28 April 2019 2 comments

By RICHARD WILSON Saracens…………33pts Tries: Cleall 3, 27; Gregson 10, Harrison 19, 40 Conversions: Harrison 40 Penalties: Harrison 45, 79 Harlequins ……….17pts Tries: Cornborough 57, […]

Armitage storms back to hand Pau a lifeline

28 April 2019 2 comments

DAVID BARNES FRENCH COLUMN Inspiring: Steffon Armitage made an impressive return Battling English forward Steffon Armitage rode an emotional rollercoaster to help Pau virtually seal […]

RUGBY SHORTS

28 April 2019 1 comment

West agrees 2-year deal FORMER England hooker Dorian West has signed a two-year deal to coach Sale forwards on a permanent basis. West, 51, has […]

Saracens strike from all over the park as Botterman inspires

14 April 2019 0 comments

By BELLA BUTLER Saracens …31 Wasps …13 Break: Jodie Rettie SARACENS dominated their semi-final match-up against Wasps, winning convincingly as they look to defend their […]

Lightning aim for further shocks as Burford rallies

14 April 2019 2 comments

PREVIEW Harlequins v Loughborough Sunday, 2pm Rachael Burford RACHAEL Burford urged Harlequins Ladies to keep their focus ahead of their Premier 15s semi-final clash against […]

Top two pile on the points ahead of the semi-finals

31 March 2019 1 comment

■By TOBY SMITH Treble: Lotte Clapp SARACENS Women and Harlequins Ladies warmed up for their home Premier 15s semi-finals in emphatic style with dominant wins […]

Women’s game needs new laws to avoid head injuries

31 March 2019 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN Brick wall: England fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean is hit hard by Ireland’s Lindsay Peat PICTURE: Getty Images A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME […]

Valkyries swoop to first victory in 5-star show

24 March 2019 0 comments

■By SAM JACKSON Touchdown: Harlequins hooker Davinia Catlin got on the scoresheet WORCESTER Valkyries delivered a five-star performance as they came from behind against Firwood […]

Try-scorer Barbeary starts for England v France

24 March 2019 2 comments

■By SAM JACKSON HOOKER Alfie Barbeary starts for England U18s today as they clash with France at Cheshunt RFC. The side includes several players who […]

Bears’ comeback has Sarries hanging on

27 January 2019 1 comment

By KIERAN WELLINGTON ROUND-UP Dancing feet: Lucy Attwood scored a fine try for Bristol THE game of the day came in north London as runaway […]

Lightning run riot as Waterloo defeated heavily

20 January 2019 0 comments

By BEN WILLIAMS L’boro Light… 76 Firwood W… 8 Brace: Katy Daley-Mclean A CLINICAL Loughborough Lightning outfit were truly on form as they put 14 […]

Three on the spin as Bristol defeat Valkyries

20 January 2019 1 comment

By GEORGE WEST Brist’l Bears… 34 Worcester V… 5 BRISTOL Bears women made it three successive Premier 15s victories with a 34-5 bonus point win […]

Saracens cling on as defence holds firm

20 January 2019 0 comments

By SARAH GWYNNE Glouc-Hart… 28pts Saracens… 34pts Match-winner: Saracens playmaker Zoe Harrison SARACENSWomen had to dig in for a nervy final few moments as they […]

Breach at the treble for rampant Harlequins

20 January 2019 0 comments

By JONTY MAWER Harlequins… 59 Richmond… 7 A DOMINANT performance saw Harlequins defeat historic rivals Richmond FC at The Stoop. A hat-trick from Jess Breach, […]

Dominant Wasps put DMP to sword in romp

20 January 2019 0 comments

By DAVID THOMPSON Wasps… 43 DMP Sharks… 12 Bonus try: Louise Dodd WASPS produced another impressive performance to seal a 43-12 victory over Darlington Mowden […]

Brilliant Bears battle for comeback triumph

23 December 2018 0 comments

By GEORGE WEST Bristol Bears… 18 L’boro Light… 14 Late try: Poppy Leitch BRISTOL Bears women came back in dramatic fashion to beat Loughborough Lightning […]

Powerful Richmond just too strong for Sharks

23 December 2018 0 comments

By MARK COUGHLAN Richmond… 29 DMP Sharks… 10 A BLISTERING first-half display was enough for Richmond as they beat Darlington Mowden Park Sharks. Claire Phelps […]