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There can be no denying that it has been an awesome summer for women’s rugby. We agree whole heartedly with Su Carty of the IRB (International Rugby Board) that the quality of play and competition, coverage and response to the World Cup tournament in Paris was “simply incredible”. And that’s before we get to the … Continue reading
July and August have been bumper months for women and sport – culminating in Bristol tomorrow with the Open Top Bus Tour to celebrate local Commonwealth Games medalists and our England women Rugby World Cup Champions. And here’s who we’ll be cheering for on tomorrow’s bus: Claudia Fragapane – winning 4 gold medals in Glasgow, … Continue reading
With fantastic running lines, strong ball in hand and a hat-trick of tries, Bristol Ladies Rugby rumbled their way to an impressive 57-5 win against Aylseford on Sunday. Shiobhan Longdon-Hughes made a try within the first five minutes and it was all ablaze from then on with the team working together to continue ratcheting up … Continue reading
We enjoyed watching roller derby with the Bristol Harlots last weekend. What will we show up for this weekend? Lacrosse Bristol Bombers take on Oxford in a friendly match at Clevedon on Saturday at 12 o’clock. The women’s team recently came third in the third South West Tournament in Bath on the 1st of December. … Continue reading
Maybe you were one of the 5,700 people last weekend at Millwall Football Club cheering on Bristol Academy players Siobhan Chamberlain, Angharard James, Natasha Harding, and Loren Dykes as they represented England or Wales in the World Cup 2015 qualifier. But if you couldn’t make it to the stadium, then perhaps you watched the live … Continue reading
It’s been a big week for Sasha Acheson having been selected for the England women’s rugby squad for their Autumn International Series against France and Canada. Although it’s not the first time Acheson has played for England, having represented the nation in the under-20s previously. She’s also played for Saracens and Cardiff Met (UWIC) Women’s RFC. These days … Continue reading
Bristol Ladies Rugby remain undefeated in what continues to be a very strong start to the RFU Women’s Premiership League season. Sunday’s match at Portway started on shaky ground with Worcester Ladies, last year’s champions, quickly taking the lead with two tries, one being converted, giving them a confident 12 points. Bristol Ladies, with the … Continue reading
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