This summer will be the first "blank" summer for England's women's teams since 2007, but next year it will be "back to normal" for the world's busiest women's rugby team. The announcement about the England Ellite and U20 squads for next season included the news that the Nations Cup returns.
For the U20s it will be taking place in England, for the first time since 2009. No details yet about who else will be taking part, but the release also mentions a home-and-away series with France.
The senior Nations Cup will be in the USA, with England taking part on their way home after their three-test tour to New Zealand. In addition England will again play an Autumn home series against New Zealand, as well as a series with France, before competing for their 8th consecutive Six Nations title.
So that is a programme of at least 17 test matches for England over the next 12 months, plus the Sevens World Cup, and European Trophy for the A team.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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eng u20 games v USA cancelled this summer.... Didnt win a game this season... 100% losing streak.... first ever for a mens/womens team?
ReplyDeletecan't win if not given chance to play!
ReplyDeletereal lack of games for u20s this season- mainly caused by countries concentrating on sevens set ups.
disappointing for everyone.
So why the USA games cancelled?
ReplyDeletesame chance the 2009-2010 twentys had.. 3 games!!!! SAME AMOUNT OF GAMES AS DIVISIONAL---- no chance?
ReplyDeleteBecause USA lack of funding