11 h. ago Black Ferns blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi

Injury to New Zealand flanker one of four changesFly-half Ruahei Demant set for landmark 50th capJorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final against Canada in a huge blow to the Black Ferns’ hopes of defending their Rugby World Cup crown. New Zealand are in for a tight game on Friday against Canada, who are ranked No 2 in the world as they seek a place in a third straight World Cup final. Their most recent meeting ended in a 27-27 draw in the Pacific Four tournament.The 21-year-old Miller has been one of the Black Ferns’ best players this World Cup in both attack and defence, scoring four tries and missing two tackles of the 39 attempted. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago New Zealand suffer injury blow as rising star Jorja Miller ruled out of Women’s World Cup semi

Flanker Miller has enjoyed a standout tournament

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27 h. ago Berthoumieu’s ban cut to nine games and Feleu also out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Player’s remorse for biting Wafer a factor in reductionFrance captain banned for two games after citing upheldAxelle Berthoumieu’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been reduced to nine matches but Manaé Feleu’s citing was upheld by a disciplinary committee meaning both will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup. France play England in the semi-finals on Saturday.The pair were cited on Sunday after their 18-13 quarter-final win against Ireland. Berthoumieu was cited for biting Wafer and, while the flanker accepted the foul play, she was appealing against the length of the initial 12-match ban a disciplinary committee proposed on Monday. That had already been reduced from the starting point of 18 matches but was taken down to nine because of her clean previous disciplinary record, remorse and public apology. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Rugby's biggest ever bans as Welshman given lifetime exclusion from game twice

France star Axelle Berthoumieu has been hit with a huge ban for biting an opponent at the Women's Rugby World Cup, but the suspension pales in comparison to the game's most serious punishments

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35 h. ago Scotland and Australia’s parting words show the rocky landscape beyond the Women’s World Cup

With uncertainty over the future of both programmes beyond this tournament, there are fears that successful campaigns may not be capitalised upon

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38 h. ago Today's rugby news as Rugby World Cup biter gets huge ban after confession

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Tuesday, September 16.

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49 h. ago Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

France flanker handed 12-match suspensionManaé Feleu also banned owing to a high tackleThe France flanker Axelle Berthou­mieu has been banned for biting the ­Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their ­Women’s Rugby World Cup ­quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago New World Rugby rankings as New Zealand misery complete amid a World Cup shock

Another weekend of Rugby Championship and Pacific Nations Cup action has shaken things up in the global rankings with South Africa, New Zealand and the United States among the movers

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3 d. ago Scotland tears after England World Cup defeat carry double meaning as cruel cut beckons

Scots suffer quarter-final defeat but team has come so far

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, latest updates and reaction as Red Roses dominate

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland live: Red Roses cruising in Women’s World Cup quarter

A place in the last four is on the line as Scotland look to upset their Six Nations rivals

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3 d. ago Women's rugby star accused of biting opponent as Rugby World Cup controversy erupts

Ireland suffered heartbreak at the Rugby World Cup in a match that was shrouded in controversy

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup latest score, match stream and goal updates

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland live: Red Roses bid to extend record unbeaten run in Women’s World Cup quarter

A place in the last four is on the line as Scotland look to upset their Six Nations rivals

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3 d. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The Red Roses hope to book a place in the semi-finals

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3 d. ago How to watch England vs Scotland for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Rugby World Cup today

The Red Roses look to book a place in the semi-finals

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3 d. ago Red Roses legend says this year’s World Cup marks turning point in women’s rugby

Former Red Roses legend Shaunagh Brown believes women's rugby has drastically changed since her time on the pitch.

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4 d. ago Ruthless New Zealand machine an ominous obstacle on England’s horizon | Andy Bull

Black Ferns are gathering momentum and pose the biggest threat to the Red Roses’s hopes of lifting the World CupThe Black Ferns were slow leaving the pitch at half-time, but very quick coming back on to it once the break was over. With 40 minutes to play, the scores tied 10-10, and a spot in the semi-finals on the line, the Black Ferns’ captain Ruahei Demant pulled her team into a huddle, while the Springboks trotted past them and in to the changing rooms at Sandy Park.The team talk, according to player-of-the-match Kaipo Olsen-Baker, was only three letters long: “AFD” which, Olsen-Baker just stopped herself from blurting out during a live TV interview afterwards, means “all fucking day”. They scored three tries in the next seven minutes play. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sophie de Goede shines in Canada’s formidable win over Australia

Quarter-final: Canada 46-5 AustraliaCanucks will face New Zealand in semi-finalsExpansive attacking rugby? Tick. Pick and go tries? Tick. Impressive defence and holding up tries? Tick. Canada’s performance underlined why they are among the tournament favourites and had everything to set-up a tasty semi-final against the defending champions, New Zealand, on Friday.The wing Alysha Corrigan was a bright spark, scoring twice, as was Karen Paquin while the dependable Sophie de Goede had another solid outing for the side she used to captain. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago New Zealand survive scare against South Africa to progress to Women’s World Cup semi

New Zealand 46-17 South Africa: The Women’s Springboks impressed in Exeter but the class of the Black Ferns eventually told

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