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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
International trophy exhibits in York ahead of summer tournament
The women's rugby world cup trophy will be displayed in York again tomorrow (Image: Alice Kavanagh) A TROPHY celebrating the best in international sport has been displayed in York city centre today (June 1). The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy has been exhibited on Parliament Street today as part of a nationwide three-week tour, giving rugby fans the chance to look at the trophy up close ahead of the summer's tournament. Advertisement A specially branded Land Rover Defender has been branded to show off the trophy with a pink carpet leading up to the back for those who want to take a closer look. RECOMMENDED READING: Georgie Heath, a member of the team exhibiting the trophy, shared that the reception that they'd had so far had been positive. She said: 'We're showing the whole community what's amazing about women's rugby and that they can go to some the games this summer. 'We've had such a great reception – quite a lot of people already have tickets to see some of the matches. We've had lots of kids, dogs, and it's so nice just seeing how excited everyone is for it to come to York this summer.' Advertisement Residents can see the trophy again between 10am and 3pm tomorrow (June 2) before it is transported to York Rugby Club where it will be available, from 6pm, for local sports teams and organisations to see. After this, it will move to its final stop on its nationwide tour in Sunderland. Councillor Pete Kilbane, executive member for economy and culture, said: "We're thrilled to be hosting several exciting games as part of the Women's Rugby World Cup later this summer. "Supporting this leg of the Trophy Tour is a great way to continue our amazing year of sport." York Community Stadium will host six matches of the Women's Rugby World Cup during August and September, including USA vs Australia, South Africa vs Italy, and New Zealand vs Spain. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit
Edinburgh Reporter
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Bryan Easson names 38-player training squad ahead of World Cup
Scotland Women's Head Coach Bryan Easson has named a 38-player extended training squad in preparation for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, set to take place in England this August. Those named, include four uncapped players; Aila Ronald, Hannah Ramsay, Hannah Walker and Meg Varley; each of whom were involved in the training squad through the Guinness Women's Six Nations 2025. In a significant boost for the team, Emma Wassell makes her return to the national setup for the first time since 2024, following her recovery from a benign tumour in her chest. Hollie Cunningham and Coreen Grant also rejoin the squad after overcoming injuries sustained earlier this year. The group will convene in camp throughout June to build for the Summer Test period before the Women's Rugby World Cup begins in August. Speaking on the announcement, Easson said: 'I'm really pleased we are now at the stage of naming an extended training squad ahead of what is going to be a huge summer for women's sport. 'As we saw through this year's Six Nations, there are good players missing out on selection and I think that's testament to the depth we've developed, the consistency of performances, and the competitive standard being set week in and week out. Selection has been based entirely on performance, and that's driven some very tough decisions. 'As we move into this crucial preparation period, we're focused on sharpening every detail and pushing ourselves to the next levels. The months ahead are vital as we build towards the summer and set our sights firmly on competing at the Rugby World Cup. '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 Women extended training squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England (caps in brackets) Forwards : Leah Bartlett – Leicester Tigers (43) Gemma Bell – Gloucester Hartpury/Hartpury University (1) Becky Boyd – Loughborough Lightning (3) Sarah Bonar – Harlequins (47) Elliann Clarke – Bristol Bears (20) Hollie Cunningham – Bristol Bears (2) Lisa Cockburn – Gloucester Hartpury (33) Eva Donaldson – Leicester Tigers (15) Evie Gallagher – Bristol Bears (35) Adelle Ferrie – Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars (4) Jade Konkel – Harlequins (71) Rachel Malcolm – Unattached (56) Elis Martin – Loughborough Lightning (20) Rachel McLachlan – Montpellier (51) Aila Ronald – Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh (uncapped) Molly Poolman – Edinburgh Rugby/Watsonian FC (4) Lana Skeldon – Bristol Bears (79) Alex Stewart – Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars (11) Emma Wassell – Unattached (67) Molly Wright – Sale Sharks (23) Anne Young – Loughborough Lightning (20) Backs; Leia Brebner-Holden – Loughborough Lightning (9) Beth Blacklock – Saracens (3) Rhea Clarke – Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh (1) Coreen Grant – Harlequins (15) Rhona Lloyd – Unattached (57) Caity Mattinson – Trailfinders Women (31) Francesca McGhie – Leicester Tigers (22) Helen Nelson – Loughborough Lightning (70) Rachel Philipps – Sale Sharks (1) Hannah Ramsay – Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh (Uncapped) Chloe Rollie – Trailfinders Women (75) Lucia Scott – Gloucester-Hartpury/Hartpury University (5) Emma Orr – Bristol Bears (29) Lisa Thomson – Trailfinders Women (69) Hannah Walker – Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh (Uncapped) Evie Wills – Leicester Tigers (4) Meg Varley – Bristol Bears (Uncapped) Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
York set to welcome the Women's Rugby World Cup on Monday
THE City of York is preparing to welcome the biggest celebration of women's rugby in history on Monday, with excitement building ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. As a part of a nationwide three-week tour, the prestigious Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy will arrive into York, giving fans the opportunity to get up close to the prize for the record-breaking tournament. On the morning of Monday, June 2, the trophy will on showcase at Parliament Square from 10am until 11.30am. It will be joined by television personality and former England rugby union star Jodie Ounsley as well as other tournament ambassadors, who will be talking about the anticipation and significance of the tournament coming to York. The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will first get underway on Friday, August 22 when England host USA at Sunderland's Stadium of Light (7.30pm). Matches in York will be held first on Saturday, August 23 when Canada take on Fiji at the LNER Community Stadium (7.30pm). The action in York will continue at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday, August 30 with New Zealand facing Spain (5.30pm). Just one day later, on Sunday, August 30, USA will take on Australia at the LNER Community Stadium (7.30pm). Italy will then challenge South Africa in York on Saturday, September 6 (3.30pm), before USA and Samoa take on another at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday, September 6 (1.30pm). On Sunday, September 7, Japan and Spain will play each other at the LNER Community Stadium (12pm), which will be the final match to be held in York. The competition will come to an end at London's Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, September 27 (4pm). Over 300,000 tickets have already been sold, which is more than double the total of the New Zealand tournament in 2021, which is a record-breaking tally. A fresh batch of tickets was released on May 14, with prices starting at just £10 for adults and £5 for children.
NZ Autocar
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Defending the Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy
A special Defender 110 will help to fire the enthusiasm of rugby fans by taking the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy on a nationwide tour ahead of the tournament. With 100 days until the first game, the unique 4×4 made its premiere at Battersea Power Station in London. It is delivering the trophy for a public display ahead of its tour. The one-off Defender features extended rear glazing and bespoke lighting to give onlookers the best possible view of the trophy. It will show up at each of the eight tournament locations. Defender is the Principal Partner of the event, having ties with rugby that reach back through the decades. The Brit was a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. This particular Defender 110 Trophy Vehicle features two-tone matte and gloss black bodywork. There's also gold detailing on its alloy wheels, grille and Defender bonnet script. Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, remarked: 'We are very proud to demonstrate our support of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 with this custom-built Defender 110. Creating an individual commission for the trophy was a mission we were very pleased to undertake.' Land Rover built the one-off vehicle in Coventry, England, and it features plug-in electric hybrid propulsion. Sarah Massey, Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, said: 'Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 promises to be an unforgettable tournament for the sport. It is only enhanced by the Defender partnership and our shared value of driving the visibility and awareness of the tournament. The bespoke Defender 110 acts as the perfect vehicle for the newly created trophy. Its appearances across the UK will ignite excitement and intrigue for new and existing fans.' The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy tour begins in various site around London and finishes on 6 June in Sunderland. The Defender 110 and its precious cargo will visit cathedrals, cross the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, and appear at Silverstone for the British round of the MotoGP championship. Fair enough, but this link to rugby is tenuous. However, who wouldn't want to attend MotoGP at Silverstone? Trophy Tour itinerary: 14-16 May, London 17-19 May, Brighton and Hove 20-22 May, Exeter 23-24 May, Bristol 26-27 May, Northampton 29-31 May, Manchester 1-3 June, York 4-6 June, Sunderland
Irish Independent
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘I'm devastated' – Ireland's Dorothy Wall ruled out of Women's World Cup
The 24-year-old sustained the issue on Saturday during her country's 26-19 Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to Scotland in Edinburgh. She was set to undergo surgery on Wednesday in Dublin and - according to the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) - will be sidelined for a "number of months". "The recovery and rehabilitation process will rule the 24-year-old out of Ireland's pre-season and Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign later this year," read an IRFU statement. Ireland face Japan, Spain and New Zealand in Pool C of the World Cup, which is being staged in England between August 22 and September 27. Scott Bemand's side were already without back-rower Erin King for the tournament after she suffered a serious knee problem earlier this month. Wall said: "I'm devastated to be missing the next couple of months, but my main focus now is on my rehab programme and I'm looking forward to supporting the team in the Rugby World Cup."
