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From Yeovil legend to 100 caps - England captain Packer's story
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 23:31
The 100-cap club is for legends only.Sarah Hunter, Rocky Clark, Katy Daley-McLean, Tamara Taylor, Emily Scarratt and Amy Garnett are the six Englishwomen to have reached that coveted milestone.On Sunday against Italy in the Women's Six Nations, that number becomes seven when England captain Marlie Packer leads out her team.The 34-year-old flanker has played with all six previous centurions and…
How title race stands as Premiership rugby returns
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:07
Premiership rugby returns on Friday night after an eight-week break for the Six Nations.There are only six rounds of matches left with nine out of 10 clubs still vying for a coveted top-four place, meaning there is no room for rustiness.The semi-finals will then be held over the weekend of 1-2 June, with the final at Twickenham on Saturday, 8…
Hesketh to make Wales debut in Six Nations opener
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 03:24
Full-back Jenny Hesketh will make her debut in Wales' Women's Six Nations Opener against Scotland on Saturday.The former England Under-20s captain was called into the squad in February and qualifies through her Welsh mother.There is also a Six Nations debut for wing Nel Metcalfe, while GB Sevens star Jasmine Joyce returns to rugby union. Alex Stewart will make her Scotland…
Debutant Corrigan named in Ireland team for opener
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 05:52
Ireland have handed a debut to Leinster wing Katie Corrigan for Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener against France at Stade Marie-Marvingt.The 19-year-old wins her first cap after impressing during the recent Celtic Challenge competition.Back row Edel McMahon captains the side as co-captain Sam Monaghan continues her return to play protocols.Nicole Fowley starts at fly-half as she makes her first Six…
Konkel injury blow as Stewart makes Scotland debut
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Thursday, 21 March 2024 05:38
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson expects Jade Konkel to miss all of the Women's Six Nations.Harlequins' Konkel, who has 62 caps, finished last season's tournament at lock having previously played at number eight for the Scots.Easson has picked uncapped Alex Stewart at open-side flanker for Saturday's opener in Wales and says the squad is the "strongest" of his time in…
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