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BBC News
10-04-2025
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Powell replaces injured Wales fly-half George in France
Women's Six Nations: France v WalesVenue: Stade Amedee-Domenech, Brive Date: Saturday, 12 April Kick-off: 12:45 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online, listen on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds Fly-half Lleucu George has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations match against France on Saturday with an ankle an otherwise unchanged side from the 67-12 defeat by England, head coach Sean Lynn moves centre Kayleigh Powell to 10 and drafts Courtney Keight into Keight partners captain Hannah Jones at centre, with another Bears player, assistant captain Kiera Bevan, at back three remains unchanged with triple GB Olympian Jasmine Joyce-Butchers at full-back and Carys Cox and Lisa Neumann the has also stuck with the same pack with flankers Alex Callender (foot) and Alisha Butchers (virus) still Thunder lock Natalia John returns from injury among the replacements, while Gwalia Lightning prop Jenny Scoble remains the only starter based in Wales. "These players deserve another opportunity to represent the Wales family against one of the best sides in the world and we know we face a Test match in front of a hostile crowd in France," said Lynn. Wales have lost both games in this year's Six Nation's after finishing bottom of the table in were some positive signs in a nail-biting encounter with Scotland 24-21 in Edinburgh in Lynn's first game in charge last they were overwhelmed by England in front of a record crowd of more than 21,000 at the Principality Stadium two weeks ago."The players, coaches and staff have put the fallow week to good use and worked hard to improve and hone our game," said Lynn."We know we can do better. Some aspects of our performance against England were not good enough and we are determined to put that right in France."We know France are a world class outfit but we have to challenge ourselves to match them."France are second in the table behind the Red Roses, having won 27-15 in Ireland before beating Scotland 38-15. Coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made one change from that victory in La Rochelle, with Emilie Boulard replacing Mélissande Llorens on the wing. France: Morgane Bourgeois; Kelly Arbey, Marine Menager (co-capt), Montserrat Amedee, Emilie Boulard; Carla Arbez, Pauline Bourdon-Sansus; Yllana Brosseau, Manon Bigot, Rose Bernadou, Manae Feleu (co-capt), Madouddou Fall-Raclot, Charlotte Escudero, Seraphine Okemba, Teani Elisa Riffonneau, Ambre Mwayembe, Assia Khalfaoui, Kiara Zago, Axelle Berthoumieu, Lea Champon, Oceane Bordes, Lina Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Courtney Keight, Carys Cox; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Gwen Crabb, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Kelsey Jones, Maisie Davies, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alaw Pyrs, Bryonie King, Sian Jones, Nel Holly Wood (RFU)Assistant referees: Sara Cox (RFU) & Maria Heitor (FPR)TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)FPRO: Rachel Horton (RA)
BBC News
20-03-2025
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Lynn names Wales side to face Scotland in Six Nations opener
Women's Six Nations: Scotland v WalesVenue: The Hive Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 22 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online and listen on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru Sean Lynn has named his highly anticipated first Test side since taking over as Wales head Jones will lead the team out against Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener in Edinburgh on will be joined in the centre by GB Sevens Olympian Kayleigh Powell who usually plays fly-half or Olympian Jasmine Joyce starts at 15 with Lisa Neumann and Carys Cox named on the George and Keira Bevan resume their half-back partnership, while the pack has a new look with Lynn showing confidence in the young forwards who shone in the Celtic Challenge. Maisie Davies and Jenni Scoble join Carys Phillips in the front-row, with Abbie Fleming and Alaw Pyrs packing in Williams, Bethan Lewis and Georgia Evans make up the back have plenty of experience to call on from the bench which has a five forward and three backs Pyrs has recovered from shoulder surgery and will be looking to join younger sister Alaw on the pitch, while Kelsey Jones has returned from a serious knee Crabb has also got some game time under her belt in the Celtic Challenge after overcoming her latest injury, while Donna Rose provides front row Davies is the replacement scrum-half, with Courtney Keight and Nel Metcalfe the backs. Lynn signed off his Gloucester-Hartpury career last weekend by winning a third successive Premiership Women's Rugby title."It's been a hectic and busy week with a short turnaround but the excitement in the squad has been infectious," he said. "The message has been a simple one to the players, be you to be us and let's build our identity, starting with Scotland away."The family is back together, and the players, coaches and staff have all worked hard to create the right environment for everyone to flourish."We know Test matches with Scotland have been traditionally close and tight affairs, but we are looking forward to the challenge."We have selected a side full of experienced Welsh internationals who have hit real form for their clubs and have a mix of the exciting young talent who have impressed in the Celtic Challenge." Wales squad to face Scotland Jasmine Joyce: Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Maisie Davies, Carys Phillips, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Alaw Pyrs, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Kelsey Jones, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Meg Davies, Courtney Keight, Nel Metcalfe.
BBC News
18-02-2025
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Wales and GB back Powell signs new Quins deal
Wales international Kayleigh Powell has signed a new contract with who turned 26 on Tuesday, has 20 international joined the club last summer from Bristol Bears after representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics in rugby sevens, where they reached the last versatile back has started 10 games in the Premiership Women's Rugby this season, all at fly-half. She can also play at club have not specified the length of the contract, which was announced in a post on their official X account., externalHarlequins will face London rivals Saracens in a Premiership play-off they will need to win away at league leaders and reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury in their final game on Friday, and hope bottom side Sale Sharks get a result at second-placed Saracens, if they are to secure a home tie in the last four.
