Women's Rugby

[RugbyReg]

Nat Wright is back playing 15s - keen to play flyhalf or fullback. Fullback might seem a good shout. Particularly if Draper isn't around

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Ellie Draper signed today with Wynnum Manly, a feeder for the Broncos.

She has been pretty prominent young player for South’s, The Reds and is a current Wallaroo squad member.

I’m not really across the whole women’s league stuff, but is it now like the men’s and the feeder clubs are paying players?

Pretty much the same these days.

 

[Wilson]

Fijian Drua Women's team have made some coaching appointments:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745213697524731914

Not surprised to see Mosese get the job, he's been building a really good CV and thought he would be a target for the Drua from the get go.

 

[Dan54]

Seems a British Lions women's team is in the wind, with tour to NZ in 2027 being discussed.

 

[Members Section]

Seems a British Lions women's team is in the wind, with tour to NZ in 2027 being discussed.

love it as long as its protects the concept of the Lions tour not just a couple of all-star tests, a proper tour with tests & provincial games

 

[Dan54]

love it as long as its protects the concept of the Lions tour not just a couple of all-star tests, a proper tour with tests & provincial games

Yep I agree, and apparently games against super Aupiki teams is what is being talked about.

 

[Members Section]

Its official, well 3 tests for now

British & Irish Lions Women’s team launched | British & Irish Lions

Details have been announced ahead of the historic Tour in 2027

www.lionsrugby.com

 

[Members Section]

Just watch a vid on YouTube of the launch & a few nice takes.

It won’t be a direct copy & paste of the men’s & will be directed at doing what’s best for women’s rugby.

it still will be a touring side

Nz was chosen as the tour as they wanted it to be against the best & future tours could be France or North America

 

[Adam84]

NZ was the only real choice given they’ve demonstrated the best community support for women’s test rugby outside England/France, highlighted by the attendances through the RWC.

 

[Members Section]

World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024 announced with the USA, Australia, and New Zealand as hosts

The World Rugby Pacific Four Series will return for a fourth year with Australia, New Zealand, and the USA all hosting matches between 27th April and 25 May 2024.

www.rugbypass.com

Most likely Ballymore & Leichhardt oval you'd think. Good to see them playing at home at least

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

O'Reilly Cup return fixture set down for July 14, venue TBA but will be in Australia.

 

[The Phoenix]

O'Reilly Cup return fixture set down for July 14, venue TBA but will be in Australia.

Ballymore would be good

 

[Members Section]

Arabella McKenzie returns to NSW

www.rugby.com.au

I saw at Christmas she was struggling & Quins gave her a break to come home. I hope she was just home sick

 

[Adam84]

Ellie Draper, Reds fullback and occasionally Wallaroo also has switched to League, big loss for Reds coming into Super W

 

[RugbyReg]

Reds sign a yank.


The Queensland Reds have confirmed the signing of highly-regarded USA Eagles prop Charli Jacoby for the 2024 Super W season.

The signing of the 24-Test prop is a coup and potentially opens a new frontier for the best women’s players in North America to link with Australian sides.

Jacoby, 34, trained with the Reds for the first time in Brisbane this week.

 

[RugbyReg]

Think we will hear some developments tomorrow about RAs next set of investment into women’s XVs rugby.

 

[Wilson]

Think we will hear some developments tomorrow about RAs next set of investment into women’s XVs rugby.

This the one Reg?

Rugby Australia announces further women's Rugby investment

Rugby Australia has confirmed an additional $3 million of funding towards Women's Rugby for 2024.

www.rugby.com.au

RA have announced an additional $3 million in funding for women's rugby. 10 more player contracts available (up to 45 now) with 8 of those in the top tier (up to $72,458 per year). Also an unlimited number of 4th tier places ($4000 per year).

Should help hang onto a few more of the stars.

 

[Members Section]

This the one Reg?

Rugby Australia announces further women's Rugby investment

Rugby Australia has confirmed an additional $3 million of funding towards Women's Rugby for 2024.

www.rugby.com.au

RA have announced an additional $3 million in funding for women's rugby. 10 more player contracts available (up to 45 now) with 8 of those in the top tier (up to $72,458 per year). Also an unlimited number of 4th tier places ($4000 per year).

Should help hang onto a few more of the stars.

& no longer getting left at airports?

 

[Adam84]

This the one Reg?

Rugby Australia announces further women's Rugby investment

Rugby Australia has confirmed an additional $3 million of funding towards Women's Rugby for 2024.

www.rugby.com.au

RA have announced an additional $3 million in funding for women's rugby. 10 more player contracts available (up to 45 now) with 8 of those in the top tier (up to $72,458 per year). Also an unlimited number of 4th tier places ($4000 per year).

Should help hang onto a few more of the stars.

Whilst anything short of fully professional is below what they deserve it has at least made massive strides in past 18 months, this is great stuff,and much needed to help those ladies

I am interested in the wording of the contracting, it say's 'up-to' which is inclusive of Super W and Wallaroo payments, does that mean the Super W payments are covered by the Super W team or is that a payment made from RA as part of been a 'Tier 1' Wallaroo? From what i understand the Western Force are offering higher salaries for Super W, so does that mean there Wallaroo payments are capped?

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Grace Hamilton named for the Rebels