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Harlequins vs. Bristol Bears: women’s rugby ‘the game changer’ 

Harlequins will take on Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby rivals Bristol Bears in ‘The Game Changer’ fixture at The Stoop in Twickenham, London on Saturday 25 May. Now in its fifth instalment, and a celebration of all things women’s rugby, this year’s landmark fixture follows in a long line of record-breaking games for the women’s team including the Big Game 15 in December last year, with 16,237 fans attending at Twickenham Stadium.  The day will be fun for all the family, with a variety of matchday activities including mascots, food and beverage concessions, while the North Fan Village is open with games and face painting, and much more.  Jade Konkel, Harlequins Women’s club captain, said: “It feels great to be returning to The Stoop for this year’s The Game Changer fixture, ...
WXV: the new international competition for elite women’s rugby
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WXV: the new international competition for elite women’s rugby

World Rugby has announced the first host locations and dates for WXV – the new international competition for elite women’s rugby. Starting in October 2023, WXV has a mission to raise the profile and competitiveness of women’s 15s by providing the global platform between Rugby World Cups to increase the reach, impact and value of the sport, growing the game as a whole. It will also double the number of annual international fixtures for most competing teams, combining with World Rugby’s “Accelerate” programme to raise standards at Rugby World Cup 2025 and beyond. Host locations Fresh off the back of hosting a record-breaking Rugby World Cup where the Black Ferns were crowned champions, New Zealand will welcome the world’s best women's teams in the six-nation top level WXV 1 across...

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