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Imogen Ainsworth
A lifelong rugby fan, Imogen spent four years studying and living in Twickenham, where she completed a BSc in Sport Science and an MA in Sports Journalism from St Mary’s University. She is passionate about women’s sport, and is part of the editorial team for RugbyPass alongside predominantly working for Eurosport (covering cycling) and TNT Sports in addition to other freelance jobs.
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WXV: England dig deep to deny a dogged Canada and win a second title
Katelyn Vahaakolo scores hat-trick as New Zealand beat France in WXV 1
Rugby World Cup 2014 final alumni reuniting ahead of Canada vs England
USA targeting 80-minute performance against Ireland in WXV 1
Prior to the USA’s final WXV 1 match against Ireland, head coach Sione Fukofuka and Kate Zackary have spoken of the team’s int…
WXV: New Zealand make a handful of changes in preparation for France
The Black Ferns coaching staff have made five changes to the starting team ahead of their last WXV 1 match against France.
WXV: Beukeboom benched as Canada make nine changes to face England
The match will see world number one and number two sides England and Canada go head to head with WXV silverware on the line this S…
WXV: Scott Bemand speaks of squad depth as Ireland prepare to face USA
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has discussed the squad’s depth as they get ready to face the USA in their final WXV 1 match.
WXV: USA make one change for final-round clash with Ireland
The Eagles have lost their opening two matches of the competition to England and France, and will go head-to-head with world numbe…
Alev Kelter: WXV, sevens success, and a move back to the PWR
USA Eagles' Alev Kelter made her return to the XVs game in the first round of WXV 1 this year following a stunning summer of seven…
WXV: Key quotes from New Zealand vs England
England and New Zealand put on a 14-try thriller in the second round of WXV 1. The Red Roses won 49-31 to go into the final weeken…
Canada building confidence with six-game winning streak
Canada’s WXV 1 victory over France this weekend marked their sixth win in a row, dating back to their final WXV match last year …
Scott Bemand endorses WXV as Ireland continue to grow
Following Ireland’s second-round loss to Canada in WXV 1, head coach Scott Bemand spoke of the importance of the competition in …
WXV: USA push France to an eight-point game in Langley
The USA held the world number four side to an eight-point game in WXV 1, which finished in a 22-14 to France at Langley Events Cen…
Mackenzie Carson: The England prop returning to her birthplace in WXV 1
Out of six teams competing in WXV 1, England’s Mackenzie Carson is the player whose birthplace is closest to the Canadian venue …
Enya Breen to captain Ireland for the first time in WXV 1
Edel McMahon, who captained the side in last week’s historic victory over New Zealand, has been ruled out of this weekend’s ma…
WXV 1: New Zealand team largely unchanged from last England encounter
New Zealand go in search of their first win against England since the 2022 Rugby World Cup Final, having been beaten at last yearâ…
USA's Alev Kelter to win 25th cap in WXV 1 match against France
Kelter made her debut against France in 2016 and has gone on play in two Rugby World Cups in addition to three Olympic Games with …
Tyson Beukeboom to reach milestone for Canada against Ireland in WXV 1
Tyson Beukeboom, who became Canada’s most-capped women’s player of all time during the Pacific Four Series, will reach a new m…
England make 10 changes to team to play New Zealand in WXV 1
John Mitchell has made 10 changes to the starting England team to face New Zealand in the second round of WXV 1 this Sunday.
WXV 1: Alex Matthews to captain England for the first time, two players make Test debuts
John Mitchell makes seven changes to the starting team who beat the Black Ferns 24-12 at Allianz Stadium as the Red Roses begin th…
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 ticket sales reach 55,000 in presale
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 ticket sales have reached 55,000 tickets sold after the Mastercard priority sale and presale.
'We belong on the global stage': Babalwa Latsha ahead of WXV and RWC 2025
The 30-year-old spoke to RugbyPass one year out from RWC 2025 as South Africa prepare for the second edition of WXV 2 which kicks …
What is WXV? All you need to know about the competition
The second edition of WXV kicks off this week, featuring 18 of the best teams in women’s rugby. Here’s all you need to know ab…