■ By MAX HARRIS

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ENGLAND centurion Emily Scarratt is delighted with the new women’s BUCS programme which aims to provide a smoother pathway for young aspiring female players.
With the home World Cup fast approaching and key figures in the men’s game such as Siya Kolisi appealing for increased support and funding, women’s rugby is growing rapidly.
A new programme has been created to offer a clear pathway for university students to transfer into professional rugby. It has been designed to replic...