Freelance sports journalist. Currently writing for BBC, The Guardian, Rugby World and RugbyPass
Joined November 2010
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2 Dec 2024
Exclusive interview with @ilona_maher as it has been announced she will join @BristolBearsW
She spoke about the pressure that comes with being the biggest player in the world, why she chose Bristol and if she will return to sevens after the RWC
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Jun 9
Sarah Beckett says nothing has hit her harder than this season. The Gloucester player has had to deal with losing her England contract, balancing work with rugby and not feeling good enough in a rugby sphere. She spoke so openly when we spoke: #PWR
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Jun 7
Four-try Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is still signing autographs an hour after the end of the game, in which Exeter beat Sale to confirm their semi-final against Saracens next Sunday. My report from Sandy Park:
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Sarah Rendell retweeted
Jun 5
🗣️ "I just found it interesting that they had chosen to single me out..."
Sarah Rendell 👩💻 spoke to England and Exeter Chiefs wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald about the "bizarre" letter she received about her marriage ⬇️
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May 29
Gloucester-Hartpury lose a PWR game for the first time since November 2024! A huge performance from Trailfinders secures their spot in the semi-finals, what a statement #PWR
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May 29
Gloucester have not lost in the PWR since November 2024 but they are currently 36-22 down against Trailfinders 👀 20 minutes to play #PWR
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May 4
Exclusive: PWR to enact 10-point plan to increase the number of female coaches
✏️ Details on how PWR are trying to diversify the coaching space
✏️Insight from Susie Appleby, Rachel Taylor, Siwan Lillicrap and more
#PWR #W6N
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Apr 24
Millie David will win her first England cap on Saturday and I sat down with her to speak about the moment she found out, dealing with pressure and playing alongside her idols:
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Apr 22
Cannot wait to see how Millie David goes for England on Saturday. Such a special PWR player who has the potential to be an all-time great #W6N
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Apr 20
Is this Red Roses team the most dominant side in sporting history? Have a read of why the evidence is suggesting they absolutely are #W6N #RedRoses
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Apr 16
England injury concerns mounting 🚨
But… is this actually a TEST of their strength in depth?
@therugbypaper Roundup with the brilliant @rendellx
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Apr 16
🚨Breaking: Alex Matthews is not available for England’s game against Scotland with a shoulder injury, while Botterman and Campbell have been ruled out of the entire tournament because of injury.
It means the team will be without 13 of their RWC-winning squad on Saturday. #W6N
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Apr 11
Brilliant comms from Claire Thomas as Wales almost snatch the win from Scotland, so close from Lynny’s side. An 87-minute game! The Six Nations, eh. Nothing like it #WALvSCO
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Mar 13
“They are our main rivals. They are the only team so far to beat us, especially with how last season finished too."
@SaracensWomen are champing at the bit to defeat @gloucesterrugby this weekend.
#PWR #Rugby
Read build up from Sarah Rendell 👩💻⤵️
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Mar 7
From many calling for Italy to not be in the Six Nations anymore a few years ago to beating England for the first time. Incredible scenes, this is what happens when you invest in a team #ITAvENG
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Mar 6
It was a privilege to speak to @AmyGoddard17 about her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis and her recovery journey. She spoke to me to help others during Facial Palsy Awareness Week, you can read her story here 👇🏻
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Mar 6
🚨 Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya are stuck in Dubai because of airspace closures and so will not play in the PWR this weekend. The pair were on holiday together during the break week in the league #PWR
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Feb 24
🚨The Red Roses have sold over 60,000 tickets for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland in April at Twickenham. The game will break the competition attendance record #W6N
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