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(Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is reviewing its selection criteria for referees after 10 officials in England raised concerns about potential barriers to progression and feedback provided to them based on their physical appearance.
England's women's rugby players can use the Lionesses for inspiration as they seek global domination according to 2014 World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi. The flanker was the headline act when England claimed the title seven years ago and the Red Roses are now overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy in the tournament that kicks off in New Zealand this week.
Connacht and Munster have both been able to welcome back key players for Friday's crucial BKT United Rugby Championship interprovincial match at the Sportsground.
Revered as one of England's greatest, Maggie Alphonsi lifted the World Cup with the Red Roses in 2014 — but without crucial funding in her career the former Saracen could have been lost to the game forever. Alphonsi is the face of international women's rugby and arguably one of the most well-known names in women's team sports.
The Bulls will sport their alternate pink strip when they host the Sharks in a URC clash at Loftus Versfeld on 30 October.
The Stormers enter the tour phase of the United Rugby Championship (URC) a different team to the one that played four away games at the start of last season, losing two and coming back with a draw and a win.
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi believes Zoe Aldcroft's true Yorkshire grit can propel England to a third Rugby World Cup title. Ad The Scarborough star shook off injury to star in the Six Nations and is shaping as a key figure for Simon Middleton’s side in New Zealand. RugbyMarlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi18 HOURS AGO Alphonsi compared her impact to that of a fellow loose forward who planted the English flag on top of the rugby world.
Confident England are red-hot favourites but holders and hosts New Zealand will have a point to prove when the Women's Rugby World Cup starts on Saturday in record-breaking fashion.