Interview
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Oct 2024, 11:42
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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.
Interview
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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Oct 2024, 1:45
Interview
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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
06 Oct 2024, 10:42
Interview
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
05 Oct 2024, 19:00
Exclusive
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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
04 Oct 2024, 23:33
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
04 Oct 2024, 20:30
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
04 Oct 2024, 14:25
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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
03 Oct 2024, 20:32
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
03 Oct 2024, 14:37
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.
Imogen Ainsworth
03 Oct 2024, 10:15
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
26 Sep 2024, 10:30
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.
Imogen Ainsworth
24 Sep 2024, 12:00
Exclusive
'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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
24 Sep 2024, 8:52
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
23 Sep 2024, 9:35
John Mitchell names England squad to defend WXV 1 title
21 players who were involved in England’s successful campaign in the inaugural WXV 1 tournament return for a second year.Â
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 6:30
World Rugby launch Impact Beyond 2025 to harness the power of RWC 2025
The three themes: profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise have been designed to ensure …
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 4:30
'There was no headbutt': Exonerated Poppy Cleall speaks out
Speaking to Contested, Cleall spoke of the incident which ‘snowballed’ on social media after she was alleged to have headbutte…
Imogen Ainsworth
18 Sep 2024, 9:30
England dismiss New Zealand in first match at Allianz Stadium
England saw off New Zealand 24-12 in the first-ever standalone match between the two at the newly renamed Allianz Stadium in front…
Imogen Ainsworth
14 Sep 2024, 10:24
Exclusive
'An era you don't want to miss': Renee Holmes eyes history at RWC 2025
The fullback won her first Women’s Rugby World Cup title in the formidable black jersey which strengthened New Zealand's World C…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Sep 2024, 5:21
Breach and Packer braces bolster England's win over France
England got their WXV 1 preparation underway with a 38-19 win, their 14th successive victory against France in front of 7,590 fans…
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Sep 2024, 10:52
