Opinion
Ireland player ratings v South Africa | WXV Global Series 2026
Ireland ended their WXV Global Series campaign with a 38-17 win against the Springbok Women in Cape Town.
Joe Harvey
31 Oct 2026, 9:17
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Joe Harvey
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Since beginning work as a freelance sports journalist in 2018, Joe has contributed to numerous publications across the world. With a passion for men’s and women’s rugby, he has extensive knowledge of the sport’s development in North America and of Major League Rugby. He contributes to RugbyPass alongside other freelance commitments.
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Opinion
Red Roses player ratings v USA Women's Eagles | WXV Global Series 2026
All of a sudden, life looks a little different for the Red Roses. After back-to-back defeats against Canada north of the border, J…
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Interview
‘We’re down, not out’: Sarah Bern sees back-to-back defeats as the start of a new chapter
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‘They make me look good’: Bella Vogel puts team first after historic World Rugby nomination
Jack Hanratty already knew that Bella Vogel was a talent when he first called her into Eagles camp. Two-footed kickers do not grow…
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Interview
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When Marno Redelinghuys first arrived in the USA almost seven years ago, the idea of playing Test rugby seemed a long way off. Cap…
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England risk dropping to third in World Rugby rankings with third WXV loss
The Red Roses' six-year stay at the top of the World Rugby rankings can end this weekend if the side lose to the USA Women's Eagle…
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Springbok Women make backline changes as they target Ireland response
Springbok Women co-head coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September have made several changes to their starting XV for th…
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Ireland hand Niamh Gallagher starting role for second Springboks showdown
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Dave Butcher takes charge of Scotland Women as coaching setup evolves
Scottish Rugby have confirmed that Dave Butcher will take on their women's head coaching role on a full-time basis after he led th…
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Wales name changed line-up for Japan Test as Keira Bevan drops to bench
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‘Don’t let a Test match define you’: John Mitchell’s message to the Red Roses
John Mitchell knew that the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run was going to end at some point. It was just a matter of when.
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Branwen Metcalfe and Wales aim for first back-to-back wins since 2023
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Interview
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Alev Kelter may well be one of the USA Women's Eagles' most experienced players. But she has never experienced a winning streak qu…
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