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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Scotland to face Italy in World Cup warm-up
Scotland will face Italy this summer as part of their preparations for the Women's Rugby World Cup. Bryan Easson's side begin their summer Test series away to the Italians in Viadana on Friday 25 July before facing Ireland at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Saturday 2 August. Advertisement Head coach Easson says the warm-up matches will be "key in sharpening our focus and ensuring we're in the best shape possible" for the World Cup in England. Scotland open their World Cup campaign against Wales on 23 August and also take on Fiji and Canada in Group B.
STV News
29-05-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Emma Wassell returns to Scotland squad for World Cup after chest tumour
Emma Wassell has been included in Scotland's Women's Rugby World Cup training squad after recovering from a benign tumour in her chest. The 30-year-old, who has 67 caps, has not been involved in the national set-up since last year. Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has picked an extended 38-player squad as he begins preparations for the tournament, which takes place in England in August. Easson has included four uncapped players – Aila Ronald, Hannah Ramsay, Hannah Walker and Meg Varley – all of whom trained with the squad through the Guinness Women's Six Nations. Easson said: 'We've named a strong, competitive group that blends hard-earned experience with exciting young talent. 'I was particularly pleased with how our debutants and uncapped players performed during the Guinness Women's Six Nations – both in training and in matches – and this window gives them a chance to step up and show us more. 'It's also fantastic to welcome back Emma Wassell, Coreen Grant, Hollie Cunningham, and Meg Varley, all of whom have worked hard to return from injury and are now fit and available for selection. Their return adds even greater strength and competition to the squad.' Scotland kick off their campaign against Wales at Salford Community Stadium on August 23 and also face Fiji and Canada in the pool stage. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
24-04-2025
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- BBC News
Easson on 'difficult' England defeat, learning lessons & Ireland test
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has been speaking to the media before his team's final Women's Six Nations fixture against Ireland on are the key lines from his press conference:On the 59-7 loss to England last weekend: "It's always a difficult task to play against the best team in the world."But Easson is encouraged by Scotland's second-half performance: "It is one we can be proud of, that also shows some of the good things we've shown against France and Wales."Scotland have "learned a lot about ourselves" and the Ireland game is a real opportunity to "put together these learnings and put it on the pitch for that 80-minute performance."Easson says Scotland are "on track" with preparations for this summer's World Cup and it's a "real positive" that they have capped seven new players in the Six is expecting a tough challenge against Ireland: "It's about putting the performance in and respecting them. They're a very physical side, they've shown that against some of the top sides in the world, and we have to fight fire with fire this weekend."On the return of Leah Bartlett, Anne Young and Rachel Malcolm: "The three of them give us real opportunities, it was three fairly good conversations around selection, but three good players to come in."Easson says the result won't "be a defining moment" but Scotland "want to make sure that we are learning from all the games."
BBC News
19-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Easson proud of second-half display against England
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson expressed his "pride" at the way his side stemmed an English tide after half-time in their 59-7 Women's Six Nations visitors were 42-0 down by the break at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Easson was more satisfied with the second half deficit of 17-7 against a side who top the standings going into their winner-take-all final game against France next weekend."We didn't do anything we said we should in the first half - we gave away far too many easy scores," he told BBC Two. "But we showed pride and fight in the second half and can be proud of that."Easson recognised England's vastly superior pool of players from which to choose."We have to keep building our strength in depth and the pathway and give players opportunities," he added."Bridging the gap is tough because England have 40, 50, 60 players who can play at this level, but we will keep working had to close the gap."Scotland, who finished fourth in last year's championship but are currently fifh, will host Ireland next Saturday looking to add to their sole victory over Wales this campaign.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Easson on England challenge, Malcolm absence & McLachlan milestone
Head coach Bryan Easson has been speaking to the media before Scotland face England in the Women's Six Nations this are the key points from his press conference:Easson admits the 25-17 defeat by Italy last Sunday was a "step back rather than a step forward."He praises his "really good leadership team" and despite missing key players - captain Rachel Malcolm and Leia Brebner-Holden - he insists: "The players that we've brought in have got a lot of experience and have played well in those fixtures in the past."The Scotland boss says England, who are ranked number one in the world, have the ability to "play any way they want" and can "suffocate you defensively", but his side have to try to nullify England shuffling their squad: "No matter what changes they make, they've got world-class players coming into every single position."Easson is happy with the depth of his squad and says the national team "has grown over the last few years and we want to continue to push that" as three players - Gemma Bell, Rhea Clarke and Rachel Philipps - could make a debut off the misses her first game in four years and Easson says: "Rachel is a huge part of this group, on and off the pitch. She's always here, she's always working with not just the senior players but she's very, very good with the youngsters."On Rachel McLachlan being set to earn her 50th cap: "It's a privilege to work with a player like Rachel, they just want to leave that jersey in a better place."
