Nick Wakley has been named as Great Britain Women’s head coach ahead of the 2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Wakley was assistant coach to Richie Pugh in last season’s men’s campaign on the world series and is delighted to have been handed the role. “It’s a great honour to
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Lillicrap reacts to reaching 50 caps
Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap has spoken about the ‘pinch me’ moment of reaching 50 caps. The 35-year-old fought hard to earn her first cap aged 28 so to reach a half-century is all the more meaningful. “I’d never have thought I’d get to 50 caps after receiving my first cap
Cunningham: Frustration can be motivating factor
Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham’s overriding emotion after today’s 13-7 loss to Australia is one of frustration at a missed opportunity to beat Australia and claim an automatic quarter-final place. No 8 Sioned Harries added to her Rugby World Cup tally with a try at 22 minutes but Wales
Cunnngham: ‘Frustration can be motivating factor’
Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham’s overriding emotion after today’s 13-7 loss to Australia is one of frustration at a missed opportunity to beat Australia and claim an automatic quarter-final place. No 8 Sioned Harries added to her Rugby World Cup tally with a try at 22 minutes but failed
Joyce – It’s in our hands
Wales are determined to keep their destiny firmly in their own hands by beating Australia on Saturday (2.15am in Wales) and Jasmine Joyce has full confidence in her side to get the job done on their own terms. Joyce, who will earn her 30th cap, says: “We are going into
All Blacks wing should feel at home at Principality Stadium
New Zealand wing Leicester Fainga’anuku should feel very much at home next month when he lands in Cardiff with the All Blacks to prepare for the opening game of the Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Saturday, 5 November. The 23-year-old already has an emotional connection to Wales that
All Blacks wing should feel at home at Principlaity Stadium
New Zealand wing Leicester Fainga’anuku should feel very much at home next month when he lands in Cardiff with the All Blacks to prepare for the opening game of the Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Saturday, 5 November. The 23-year-old already has an emotional connection to Wales that
