Amy Cokayne: The Red Roses’ try-scoring machine performing for England at a unique rate | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Amy Cokayne is a try-scoring machine for the Red Roses, despite the fact she plays at hooker Amy Cokayne notched two tries for England in their opening 2023 Women’s Six Nations victory over Scotland last week, and the 26-year-old’s try-scoring exploits have her performing at a quite unique rate. On the occasion of her … Read more

Women’s Six Nations 2023: Zoe Aldcroft replaces Sarah Hunter as Delaney Burns makes debut for England against Italy | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Marlie Packer has been named as England captain for the remainder of the Six Nations; England continue their Six Nations campaign when they face Italy at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday, with kick-off at 3pm Last Updated: 30/03/23 4:35pm Zoe Aldcroft will line up at No 8 after Sarah Hunter’s retirement England head … Read more

Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain’s final Leinster season set to finish prematurely due to injury | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Johnny Sexton will see a specialist on Tuesday and have a procedure on his injured groin, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen confirmed; the 37-year-old picked up the injury in Ireland’s final Six Nations win over England earlier this month that clinched the Grand Slam Last Updated: 27/03/23 3:03pm Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton will retire … Read more

England captain Marlie Packer promises to continue Sarah Hunter’s Red Roses legacy | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] England host Italy at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday April 2 in Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations; Scotland are in action next Saturday for the second round of the championship, hosting Wales at the Dam Health Stadium in Edinburgh Last Updated: 27/03/23 11:10am Marlie Packer insists she will continue the legacy … Read more

Welsh Rugby Union member clubs vote in favour of major governance reforms | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Interim chief executive Nigel Walker described the vote as the “beginning of a journey” to bring “trust and faith” back to Welsh Rugby; the Welsh Rugby Union will now appoint an independent non-executive director as chair Last Updated: 26/03/23 1:22pm Welsh Rugby Union member clubs voted overwhelmingly in favour of major governance reforms at … Read more

Leeds 32 – 22 Catalans

[ad_1] Catalans Dragons were leading 22-8 at half-time at Headingley as they looked set to claim another victory; second half tries for Richie Myler, Jarrod O’Connor, Derrell Olpherts, Tom Holroyd and Harry Newman secure the points and a 32-22 win for the home team Last Updated: 25/03/23 3:36pm Derrell Olpherts celebrates his late try as … Read more

Women’s Six Nations: Sarah Hunter to captain England in final game before retirement; Mackenzie Carson to debut | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Sarah Hunter to captain England in Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday, her final game before retirement; England hand debut to former Canada prop Mackenzie Carson; lock Rosie Galligan will sit out entire tournament with hamstring injury sustained in training Last Updated: 22/03/23 5:07pm Sarah Hunter will retire from rugby after England’s … Read more

England full-back Freddie Steward’s red card against Ireland in Six Nations rescinded | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Freddie Steward was sent off just before half-time in Saturday’s 29-16 defeat in Dublin after a challenge on Hugo Keenan; Steward’s red card card has been rescinded to a yellow, meaning he can feature in upcoming Leicester Tigers matches Last Updated: 22/03/23 10:56am Freddie Steward was sent off late in the first half of … Read more

Andy Farrell backed for British and Irish Lions role after leading Ireland to Six Nations Grand Slam victory | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Ireland completed their 2023 Six Nations campaign with a record of five wins from five, having beaten France and England in Dublin alongside away wins in Wales, Italy and Scotland; Andy Farrell among the favourites to coach British and Irish Lions in 2025 Last Updated: 21/03/23 10:13am Please use Chrome browser for a more … Read more

Wheelchair Super League aiming to build on Rugby League World Cup boost as 2023 season gets under way | Rugby League News

[ad_1] Marc Bazeley @MarcBazeley The 2023 Betfred Wheelchair Super League season began over the weekend, with the sport aiming to build on being thrust into the spotlight as England triumphed in last year’s Rugby League World Cup; watch the 2023 Wheelchair Super League Grand Final live on Sky Sports Last Updated: 20/03/23 3:07pm Rob Hawkins … Read more