Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With three rounds gone we now have a fallow week before the final two rounds of this year’s tournament. So now is a perfect time to take stock of what we have seen so far. Here are the major talking points of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. A take on the Women’s Six Nations Professional […] READ MORE
Last weekend, a Saracens side depleted by injury beat Gloucester-Hartpury to secure their position at the top of the 2021/22 Allianz Premier 15s table, with two rounds still to play. So, with the title race heating up (once sides return from Six Nations representation), Last Word on Rugby considers ‘who are the title contenders?’ and […] READ MORE
Twin victories; and powerful wins over their Rugby World Cup rivals, mean that this latest Red Roses win has sealed the England women’s favouritism for RWC2021 above their rivals, New Zealand. Record wins at that. 56-15. Another record-winning margin over the current World Champions. And following on from the previous week’s record Red Roses win […] READ MORE
Accomplishing three digits in sport is something to be celebrated. That means for Beauden Barrett 100 test caps makes him the 11th All Black to achieve that statistic, as the New Zealand Black Ferns women’s XV celebrate their 100th Test against the England Red Roses on Sunday. Two distinct moments for an individual and for […] READ MORE
As well as confirming the men’s calendar, the Women’s Autumn Test window is ‘ready to open’ in 2021. Many of the world’s leading nations are descending on Europe for a series of tests that are significant for their immediate outcomes, as well as the long-term goals for each country. Bringing teams north are New Zealand […] READ MORE
Already a ‘groundbreaker’ in her chosen industry, Premiership referee Sara Cox now seals her place with the appointment as head referee for this weekend’s Harlequins v Worcester Warriors fixture. To be the very first female Premiership Rugby referee is an incredible achievement. yet for Sara Cox, it is not the first time this professional official […] READ MORE
At a time when women’s rugby needs to be counted, England and France will host the World Champion Black Ferns in the 2021 International Autumn Series. Announced by both the New Zealand Rugby and England Rugby Union(s) with an eye toward the 2022 schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup tournament. That, as well as […] READ MORE
The Red Roses secured a win in Grenoble yesterday against France. The women’s Six Nations champions beat France 33-10 to become the number one ranked side in the world. The game which was televised live free-to-air on the BBC, saw the Red Roses produce a dominant display against an error strewn French side. France produced […] READ MORE
The Red Roses England women’s rugby team secured their first win in the 2021 Women’s Six Nations Championship on Saturday afternoon. Simon Middleton’s side beat Scotland 52-10, scoring eight tries to one. The current Six Nations title holders – who go into the tournament as clear favourites – got their campaign off to the perfect […] READ MORE
There is one question on the minds of England women’s rugby fans minds this season. Who could guide the Red Roses to World Cup glory? It’s an incredibly exciting year for women’s rugby. The Six Nations, the Rugby World Cup, and the Olympics all take place within the next 12 months. That is a lot […] READ MORE
Elizabeth is twenty-two years old and an avid rugby fan. She supports Leicester Tigers and England and has been attending games since the age of six. She's always enjoyed English lessons at school and writing came naturally for her. When the Coronavirus hit in 2020 and the country went into lockdown, she started a blog called AllThingsRugbyUnion. She interviewed several people, professional rugby players; Charlie Beckett and Paolo Odogwu and BBC rugby correspondent, Chris Jones. Her most successful blog was read by over 1,300 people. She commented on some new signings that were set to join the Premiership that season. It was well received within the rugby community. Following the success of her blog, Elizabeth was asked to write for Last Word On Sport and Talking Rugby Union.