WXV1: England 33-12 New Zealand – Red Roses avenge World Cup final loss to clinch inaugural title
Wins over Australia, Canada and New Zealand confirmed England as the first winners of WXV1 England: (19) 33 Tries: Matthews, Atkin-Davies, Bern, Talling, Aldcroft; Cons: Aitchison 4 New Zealand: (7) 12 Tries: Simon, Vahaakolo; Con: Holmes England became the inaugural WXV1 champions with a 33-12 win over world champions New Zealand in Auckland. The Red […]
WXV1: Australia 25-19 Wales – wasteful Wales unable to beat 14-player Wallaroos
Wales have failed to beat Australia in six matches Australia (25) Tries: Stewart, Karpani, Cramer, Wong Con: Dallinger Pen: Dallinger Wales (19) Tries: Phillips, penalty try, Jones Con: Bevan Wasteful Wales ended their debut WXV campaign winless after failing to beat 14-player Australia in Auckland. The Wallaroos played almost the entire second half without Siokapesi […]
WXV1: Wales make six changes for final match against Australia
Wales are looking for their first win in WXV Venue: Go Media Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland Date: Friday, 3 November Kick-off: 06:00 GMT Coverage: Live on S4C, commentary on BBC Radio Wales Extra, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website, plus live text updates and match report on BBC Sport website and app. Wales have made […]
WXV1: Canada 42-22 Wales – gritty Wales overpowered in Wellington
Carys Phillips celebrates a score for Wales Canada (21) 42 Tries: de Goede, Svoboda, Grant, Hunt, Boag, Lachance Cons: de Goede 6 Wales (17) 22 Tries: Phillips, Evans, Callender Cons: Bevan 2 Pen: Bevan Wales threatened to end a 17-year losing streak to Canada before they were eventually overpowered in their opening game of WXV1 […]
WXV1: England 42-7 Australia – Red Roses make winning start in Wellington
England’s remaining WXV fixtures are against Canada and world champions New Zealand England: (28) 42 Tries: Botterman, Wyrwas, Packer 2, Breach, Jones; Cons: Aitchison 6 Australia: (0) 7 Try: Marsters; Con: Dallinger England beat Australia 42-7 to make a winning start to WXV1, the new global tournament in women’s rugby. The Red Roses, currently top […]
England v Australia: John Mitchell era to begin before WXV1 opener
John Mitchell was Japan’s defence coach until their pool-stage exit at the men’s Rugby World Cup Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington Dates: Friday, 20 October Kick-off: 07:00 BST Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. England’s transition from former head coach Simon Middleton to his successor John Mitchell has lasted close to […]
WXV1: Wales unchanged for tournament opener against Canada
Wales beat USA 38-18 in Colwyn Bay in September Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday, 21 October Kick-off: 04:00 BST Coverage: Live on S4C, live text updates and match report on BBC Sport website and app. Wales have named an unchanged side from their warm-up victory over USA for their WXV1 opener against Canada. Carys […]
WXV1: Wales ‘not here just to turn up’ – Georgia Evans
Georgia Evans plays her club rugby for Saracens Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 21 October Kick-off: 04:00 BST Coverage: Live on S4C, live text updates and match report on BBC Sport website and app. Wales lock Georgia Evans says her side deserve their place in the top tier of the new WXV competition. Wales […]
WXV1: England ready for New Zealand return after ‘devastating’ World Cup final loss
England suffered their second successive women’s Rugby World Cup final loss to New Zealand at Eden Park last November England interim head coach Louis Deacon has said losing last year’s World Cup final was “devastating”, but the squad also have some “great memories”. The Red Roses were beaten 34-31 by hosts New Zealand in a […]