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Imogen Ainsworth
@I_Ainsworth01
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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8 days ago Internationals Womens
'Every game the competition is getting tougher': Kate Zackary on WXV
37 days ago WXV
WXV 2024 - What we know with 100 days to go
37 days ago Internationals Womens
'No matter who you love, you are welcome in rugby'
43 days ago Internationals Womens
IRFU commit to 'accelerating the women’s game' in new plan
Women’s U20 Transatlantic Quad Series to take place in Cardiff
A first-ever Women’s Transatlantic Quad Series will take place this summer in Cardiff, featuring U20s teams from Wales, England,…
Imogen Ainsworth
12 Jun 2024, 12:27
Interview
'I was always included for my ability and not for my gender or sexuality'
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, England 15s and Great Britain sevens star Meg Jones spoke with RugbyPass about the part r…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Jun 2024, 7:54
Harlequins quintet to retire at the end of the season
Harlequins Women have announced a series of retirements ahead of their final Premiership Women’s Rugby match of the season this …
Imogen Ainsworth
30 May 2024, 8:44
Exclusive
Ellie Kildunne: 'I want to inspire in every room that I walk into'
England star Ellie Kildunne talks self-expression, her Olympics dream and why she's smiling her way through life.
Imogen Ainsworth
22 May 2024, 6:24
Kildunne and Jones to join Great Britain Sevens ahead of Olympics
Both players were key figures in England's sixth successive Women's Six Nations title and third consecutive Grand Slam earlier thi…
Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 9:00
Exclusive
Blossoming Red Roses: A look at the U20s women’s pathway in England
In July 2024, the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series will take place for the first time ever for the Under-20s age group.
Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 4:19
Celtic Challenge to return for an expanded 2024/25 season
The expansion of the competition from eight rounds to ten provides vital preparation for Irish, Scottish, and Welsh players ahead …
Imogen Ainsworth
01 May 2024, 5:42
Jo Yapp names Australia squad for Pacific Four Series
Yapp has included 20 players for the upcoming fixtures who featured in Australia's WXV 1 and O’Reilly Cup competitions last year…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Apr 2024, 17:49
England score six against France for sixth consecutive Six Nations title
England sealed their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title, and their first with John Mitchell at the helm, with a 42-21 w…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Apr 2024, 12:49
Wales take first win in the 2024 Women's Six Nations on final day
Wales and Italy kicked off Super Saturday at the Principality Stadium with the home side recording their first win of the 2024 com…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Apr 2024, 8:46
France set up Grand Slam decider with England after win over Wales
France sealed a 40-0 win over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park to make their final-round clash with old foes England a Grand Slam decide…
Imogen Ainsworth
21 Apr 2024, 11:11
Royal London pledge £3 million to unions ahead of first women’s Lions tour
The 'Levelling the Playing Field’ grant will see money spread across player and coach pathways in each of the unions, with all f…
Imogen Ainsworth
16 Apr 2024, 2:00
Ireland secure seismic bonus-point victory over Wales
Ireland secured their first Women’s Six Nations win in eight matches with a seismic 36-5 victory over Wales at Cork’s Virgin M…
Imogen Ainsworth
13 Apr 2024, 13:08
Abbie Ward: Bump in the Road available on RugbyPass TV
From Friday 12th April Abbie Ward: Bump in the Road will be available for free on RugbyPass TV worldwide,.
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Apr 2024, 4:00
'Joy’s journey has been an outstanding example of brilliant skills, hard work and passion'
Since her first Test match in 2016, she has overseen a total of 26 Test matches as a referee (24 women’s, two men's), in additio…
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Apr 2024, 5:00
Italy beat Ireland for their first win in the 2024 Six Nations
Italy got their first win in the 2024 Women's Six Nations as they saw off an Irish comeback to take the 27-21 victory in round two…
Imogen Ainsworth
31 Mar 2024, 11:23
France emerge victorious after a closely fought battle with Scotland
France took their second win of the Women’s Six Nations as they beat a courageous Scotland side 15-5 in Edinburgh.
Imogen Ainsworth
30 Mar 2024, 11:32
England score eight tries past Wales at Ashton Gate
John Mitchell’s Red Roses racked up almost 50 points to beat Wales 46-10 in Bristol in the second round of the Women’s Six Nat…
Imogen Ainsworth
30 Mar 2024, 13:36
South Africa vs the USA to be streamed on RugbyPass TV
On 30th March South Africa and the USA will compete in a Test match at Trailfinders Sports Club in Ealing. The fixture will be str…
Imogen Ainsworth
28 Mar 2024, 3:56
France win opening Six Nations match despite a defiant defensive half from Ireland in Le Mans
The opening round of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations kicked off with France emerging 38-17 winners over Ireland in Le Mans…
Imogen Ainsworth
23 Mar 2024, 11:07
