In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sale Sharks co-captain and USA international Georgie Perris-Redding – a World Cup Eagle and one of the game’s most resilient leaders – to break down a huge week across women’s and men’s rugby.
We start with the Women’s Six Nations after a statement Round Three, where England, France and Italy all impressed.
The Red Roses ran in ten tries against Wales, France showed resilience to stay level at the top, and Italy’s bonus-point win over Scotland underlined their growth.
We ask whether England are still setting the benchmark, if Italy are a team on the rise, and whether the championship is once again building towards a decisive England v France showdown.
George North retirement
We reflect on the career of Wales legend George North, who will retire at the end of the season after 121 caps, 47 international tries, two Lions tours and multiple Six Nations titles.
Georgie gives her perspective on what made North so special – and how players like him set the benchmark for the next generation.
European semi-finals preview
Attention turns to a huge weekend in Europe, with Leinster v Toulon and Bordeaux v Bath in the Champions Cup, plus Ulster v Exeter in the Challenge Cup.
USA rugby & growing the women’s game
Born in Detroit, raised in England and representing the USA on the world stage, Georgie shares insight into the growth of rugby across America – and why the women’s game globally is moving in the right direction.
Quickfire
- Nando’s order (and heat level…)
- Coffee or gym day?
- Best rugby moment so far
- Hardest opponent faced
- Sunshine rugby or cold, wet sessions?
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