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After years of devotion to projecting the women’s game as being an area of growth, World Rugby has bravely chosen to announce the new WXV global strategy that will begin in 2023. In the unease of choosing to formally postpone the 2021 Rugby World Cup tournament until 2022, a fresh World Rugby women’s rugby fund […] READ MORE
The last weekend of February saw the Madrid 7s 2021 finale and despite setbacks, it was a worthy sendoff. As well, as predicted in February by this writer, the Spanish women were crowned as the 2020 Rugby Europe Women’s Champions – yet again. And with this continued success, how is it that one of the […] READ MORE
Yet more Covid-19 postponements in rugby mean the 2021 Women’s Six Nations and Under 20s programs have been delayed. Organizers still intend for the much-anticipated men’s Six Nations to be played as scheduled. Though, that would only be as so far as the conditions permitted play. Postponing the women’s Six Nations and Under 20s tournaments […] READ MORE
With four wins out of four, England have won the Women’s Six Nations. They will now go for the Grand Slam against Italy on Sunday 1 November. What a weekend of 🏉!! An immense comeback from @scotlandteam against a great @FranceRugby side sees them move to fifth. Can @EnglandRugby complete the Grand Slam!? We’ll see […] READ MORE
After a break in the Championship, the rugby public will place their full attention on the remaining Six Nations matches. Complicated by the postponement of the Ireland v Italy fixture – so, what should fans expect from one of the most interesting Six Nations in years? France are undefeated. That itself is a rarity, even […] READ MORE
Sandy Park is fast becoming one of the Premiership’s most iconic venues to watch rugby. Known for its deafening atmosphere, the home of the Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park home-ground is one of the most difficult places for any side to visit. With a vocal, and passionate crowd that is close to the action, it is […] READ MORE
Following Wales’ bonus-point victory over Ireland at the Arms Park, Wales women’s rugby teams head coach Rowland Phillips praised his young team, and looked at how vital the girl’s clusters system will be for Welsh women’s rugby going forwards. Following up on Scotland success was vital to Six Nations goals Having won the game against […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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