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12th January 2005
England Women’s rugby players will play at Twickenham this year as a curtain raiser to the men’s international against Scotland on Saturday 19th March 2005.
The match will be the final game of England Women’s Six Nations campaign, as they hope to regain the title they last won in 2003 when they achieved The Grand Slam. In the 2004 competition England were narrowly beaten by France 13-12 in Bourg-en-Bresse in the Grand Slam decider in March.
Commenting on the decision to play the final match at Twickenham RFUW Managing Director, Rosie Williams said:
“We are very pleased that the RFU are supporting us by hosting the Scotland match at Twickenham. It is a great setting for the Women’s Six Nations and is a fantastic experience for all the players involved. After defeat in our final match last year, the girls will be very keen to go one better, especially at the home of England Rugby. I am sure it will be a great occasion for all involved.”
Chris Spice, the RFU’s Performance Director agrees that it is an excellent opportunity to showcase the women’s game:
"We are pleased to be able to support the women's game in England. Playing at Twickenham is a great opportunity for England Women's Rugby to demonstrate to the wider public how much the sport has moved forward in recent times."
England Women will start their Six Nations campaign against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday 4th February. The squad for this match will be announced on Monday 17th January.
England’s match schedule in full is as follows:
Friday 4th FebruaryKick-off 7.15pm Wales v England Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Sunday 13th February Kick-off 1pm England v France Imber Court, London
Saturday 26th FebruaryKick-off 2.30pm Ireland v England Donnybrook Park, Dublin
Saturday 12th MarchKick-ff 2pm England v Spain Imber Court, London
Saturday 19th MarchKick-off 2.45pm England v Scotland Twickenham, London
For further information on home games please contact the RFUW main office on 020 8831 7996. For away games please contact the relevant host union on 029 2082 2442 (for Wales) and +353 1 6473800 (for Ireland).
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