High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup
The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?
Teams once had to sell raffle tickets and vodka to fund their campaigns, now women are front and centre of the sport’s global development strategy The first Women’s Rugby World Cup ran on grit, goodwill, vodka and raffle tickets. Back in 1991, the men who were in charge of the sport did not just refuse to sanction the new women’s competition, they made legal threats against the four organisers, who had to design their own team and tournament logos to avoid a copyright lawsuit. The women approached more than 600 businesses for support, but could not persuade one to sign on so the 12 teams had to cover the cost of their own transport, food and accommodation. The Russian team did it by trading the booze they had brought over with them. Continue reading...
The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?
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The Wallaroos have witnessed first hand the huge interest in the tournament in England and are keen to match that benchmark back home The world of sport spins fast, as match follows tournament follows season in a dizzying cycle of sporting entertainment. So when should Australia care? When should the collective head look up from the school lunches and phone bills of the everyday and tune in? The “underdog” Wallaroos begin their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign in England this weekend, and this one means something. Just ask fans of the host nation’s Red Roses, who have already sold out the World Cup final in anticipation of the nation’s first title since 2010. The 82,000 capacity crowd at Twickenham will be the largest in women’s rugby history. Continue reading...
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England begin Rugby World Cup campaign on Friday Organisers hope to capture public imagination Crouch. Set. Re-engage. A sporting summer in which England’s women have already taken centre stage begins a powerful second act on Friday night as the Red Roses kick off the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Sunderland. The Lionesses have already shattered many perceptions in winning the Women’s Euros twice. Now the Red Roses hope to forcibly ram home the message. More than 40,000 fans will be at the Stadium of Light to see England begin their campaign against the United States, with millions more expected to watch it live on BBC One. The result is expected to be a rout. In fact, anyone betting £100 on the Red Roses to win will get just 10p in winnings if they are successful. Continue reading...
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Wales co-captain Alex Callender is passed fit for Saturday's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland.
Lana Skeldon has been passed fit for Scotland's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against Wales on Saturday at Salford City Stadium.
Flanker Fraser McReight becomes the 91st captain of the Wallabies while Corey Toole makes his debut at left wing.
Flanker Fraser McReight becomes the 91st captain of the Wallabies while Corey Toole makes his debut at left wing.
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