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England women too powerful

europeanrl — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000

England women too powerful

Match report

A powerful performance by a new-look England women’s side saw them run in eleven tries to defeat Wales 62-0 at the Lextan Gnoll, Neath.

Four of their six debutants were on the scoresheet, player of the match, Wigan teenager Isabel Rowe, landing 22 points from a try and nine goals.

This fixture is really important,” said England women’s head coach Stuart Barrow.

“Wales were really good, and it gave me the opportunity to give out more caps who all performed well, while the leadership of Jodie Cunningham was really important.

Our player pool is developing and competition is getting better. Our aim is to close the gap before the World Cup.”

The visitors, rebuilding after their shellacking against the Jillaroos in Las Vegas in March, led 22-0 at the break, first time starters Jenna Foubister – from a kick by Rowe.

Molly Jones and Leeds’s Lucy Murray among their try scorers.

Another debutant, Eva Hunter crossed twice in the second period as England’s superior fitness told late on, all their player coming from Super League.

Anna Davies – who scored five times when England earned their biggest-ever win against Wales at Headingley last November – also crossed twice, Bella Sykes going over for her first try in the national colours.

“I probably wasn’t the happiest with my performance the first half, but for the second I just told myself to enjoy it.

I’m playing with some amazing girls so that made my job really easy,” said 18-year-old Rowe.

“Everyone wants to play in a World Cup for England, there’s a lot of competition and I’m really looking forward to doing all that I can to get on that plane.”

Wales, who beat Scotland the week before, showed distinct improvement from their last time out against England as they build for appearing in their first Women’s World Cup next year, going close on a number of occasions, Charlie Munday with their best chance, just halted by a fine try saving tackle from Grace Banks.

Wales women’s head coach, Tom Brindle, commented:

“Our metric wasn’t the scoreline, we set some challenges on ourselves and part of that was we wanted to own our version of that game and I think we did, we competed for as long as we could, the effort and commitment for the badge never faltered.

“We’ve learned a lot and got to get fitter, faster, stronger, but where we are at the moment, they’ve done everything to their absolute maximum. I can’t ask for more.”

FULL TIME

Wales 0 – 62 England

Wales

TRIES :
GOALS :

England

TRIES : Jenna Foubister (6), Molly Jones (8), Anna Davies (19), Lucy Murray (30), Eva Hunter (41), Isabel Rowe (51), Isabella Skyes (54), Eboni Partington (54), Anna Davies (60), Georgia Wilson (68), Eva Hunter (72)
GOALS : Isabel Rowe 9

TEAMS

Wales

Leanne Burnell, Lucia Davies, Olivia Williams, Kathryn Salter, Dani McGifford, Megan Whittaker, Amberly Ruck, Agnes Wood, Carys Marsh, Gracie Hobbs, Georgia Cussons, Charlie Mundy, Bethan Dainton. Subs: Jasmine Gibbons, Ffion Jenkins, Amy Price, Hannah Jones

England

Gracie Banks, Anna Davies, Georgia Wilson, Molly Jones, Eboni Partington, Isabel Rowe, Jenna Foubister, Olivia Wood, Katie Mottershead, Isabel Northorp, Lucy Murray, Eva Hunter, Jodie Cunningham. Subs: Ruby Bruce, Victoria Whitfield, Isabella Skyes, Savannah Andrade

Match info

Date : 9 Aug 2025
Kick-off : 17:30
Venue : The Gnoll, Neath
Competition : Senior Women’s International
Referee : Geoff Poumes (France)

Archbishop Sentamu Academy crowned Year 10 Girls’ Champions

ourfooty — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:02:32 +0000

Archbishop Sentamu Academy crowned Year 10 Girls’ Champions

Author : England Rugby League

Archbishop Sentamu Academy (Hull) crowned Year 10 Girls’ Champions at AMT Headingley

Archbishop Sentamu Academy (Hull) made history on Sunday (15 June) following their Year 10 Girls’ victory in the inspiresport RFL Champion Schools Final at AMT Headingley Stadium.

The event was part of a historic triple header of Women’s and Girls’ Rugby League with Leeds Rhinos also taking on Warrington Wolves in both the U19s and Betfred Women’s Super League on Sunday.

Following impressive displays in the regional and national qualifiers, Archbishop Sentamu faced The Deanery (Wigan) in the showpiece event with both teams unbeaten during the national festival earlier this year.

ASA took an early lead and maintained their command going into the break with good flowing rugby and tough defence on show from both teams.

The Hull school continued their outstanding form throughout and eventually ran out 28-16 winners.

M. Warner (ASA) was awarded Player of the Match for setting up several of the ASA tries with some neat scrum half play putting her centre and second row partners into clear space.

The action didn’t stop there for Warner, with the young talent also kicking all her team’s goals.

Champion Schools is the RFL’s flagship schools competition, involving local and regional stages, then national competitions for girls and boys at years 7-11.

The girls’ competition began in 2004 and has grown incrementally, making Champion Schools the largest Rugby League competition in the world.

RFL National Education Manager, Andrea Murray, said:

“Congratulations to both teams on their performance on Sunday, it was remarkable seeing the next generation of Women’s players take to the pitch in such an iconic venue.

A huge thanks must also go to AMT Headingley Stadium for hosting us and making both teams feel so welcome for the historic occasion.”

The inspiresport Champion Schools Finals Day will take place at the DIY Kitchens Stadium on Wednesday 2 July with full fixtures and KO times to be confirmed over the coming weeks.

This week also marks 30 years of the Youth Sport Trust and National School Sports Week.

This year they are calling on schools, families and organisations to get involved, host the UK’s biggest ever Sports Day, and champion 60 minutes of PE, sport and play every day to help all young people be Always Active.

For more information and to sign up to take part please visit: National School Sports Week – Youth Sport Trust.

inspiresport Champion Schools Finals Day – DIY Kitchens Stadium, Wednesday 2 July

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St Bede’s & St Joseph’s (Bradford) v Archbishop Sentamu Academy (Hull)

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Bedford High School (Leigh) v Archbishop Sentamu Academy (Hull)

*KO times will be confirmed nearer to the event with all Boy’s finalists confirmed over the coming weeks

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England and Wales women name 19-player squads

europeanrl — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:44:42 +0000

England and Wales women name 19-player squads

Author : European Rugby League

England and Wales women name 19-player squads

England and Wales women have announced 19-player squads for their senior international for world ranking points at AMT Headingley Stadium, Leeds tomorrow, Saturday (kick off noon).

England have five potential debutants in their squad, with Huddersfield’s Amelia Brown along with Leeds prop Izzy Northrup and St Helens’ Erin Stott expected to play.

Wigan pair Jenna Foubister and Mary Coleman are also included. England women’s head coach, Stuart Barrow – who has Hollie Mae-Dodd available for the first time since she moved to Canberra Raiders in 2023.

“Selection for Saturday’s game has been really challenging but that’s because we have a talented group that’s full of potential.

We have several new names coming into the team and I’m confident that with the guidance of some of our senior internationals that they will be able to take on the challenge that lies ahead against Wales.”

Since the previous meeting between the sides at the same venue a year ago, Wales have qualified for the Women’s World Cup for the first time, to be held in Australia and Papua New Guinea in 2026 having seen off Netherlands and Ireland in qualifying.

Bethan Dainton is set to captain the team at the home of her club side after missing last year, while Emily Hughes – who played in the inaugural WRL Women’s game – returns for the first time since 2022 due to injury.

Olivia Williams – one of eleven Cardiff Demons

Olivia Williams – one of eleven Cardiff Demons – and Dani McGifford are in line to make potential debuts.

Wales women’s head coach, Tom Brindle, said: “Facing England is always a big game for us.

We’re an ambitious team and testing ourselves against one of the world’s best is key to our long-term goals. We’re still early in our journey as an international team, and we’ve progressed each year from our modest base.

“Qualifying for the World Cup at our first attempt was a milestone but our aim is to compete at the level of the established, professionally run teams.

We showed glimpses of that last year, and Saturday gives us another great opportunity to see how far we’ve come and how close we are to closing the gap.”

The match is part of a double-header, with England men playing Samoa afterwards.

ENGLAND SQUAD

Hollie-Mae Dodd (Canberra Raiders), Amelia Brown (Huddersfield Giants), Amy Hardcastle, Bella Sykes, Izzy Northrop, Keara Bennett, Shona Hoyle (Leeds Rhinos), Erin Stott, Jodie Cunningham, Katie Mottershead, Paige Travis, Vicky Whitfield, Zoe Harris (St Helens), Anna Davies, Isabel Rowe, Jenna Foubister, Mary Coleman (Wigan Warriors), Eboni Partington, Olivia Wood (York Valkyrie)

WALES SQUAD

Leanne Burnell, Katie Carr, Lucia Davies, Jasmine Gibbons, Ffion Jenkins, Hannah Jones, Sara Jones, Rhi Parker, Amy Price, Meg Whittaker, Olivia Williams (Cardiff Demons), Bethan Dainton (c) (Leeds Rhinos), Gracie Hobbs (Huddersfield Giants), Emily Hughes (London Broncos), Carys Marsh (Wigan Warriors), Dani McGifford (St. Helens), Ashlea Prescott (Featherstone Rovers), Georgia Taylor (York Valkyrie), Agnes Wood (Sheffield Eagles)