Abi Burton (born 9 March 2000) is an English rugby union player for Trailfinders Women and a former Great Britain rugby sevens Olympian.
Sion Parry, named Wales-born captain of Ebbw Vale, has been allotted national duties with Canada, missing the SRC early rounds as he chases a World Cup spot in 2027. He balances carpentry with international rugby as he trains for Tests against Fiji, Japan and the USA in the Pacific Nations Cup and beyond.
England has clinched a late win over New Zealand in a gripping Twickenham clash, extending their World Cup-era resilience under new coaching and amid a tougher WXV Global Series.
England’s women have suffered a historic setback against Canada, ending a long unbeaten run. Canada has proven a serious title threat ahead of the 2029 World Cup, while England must reset under coach John Mitchell and press on with new talent balanced against established leadership.
New Zealand’s Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year after the Black Ferns swept a home series against France. Elinor-Plum King is named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year. France pushed the Ferns in a tight first half before NZ’s pack and backline shifted the balance to finish 36-7.