London Women's Invitational Sevens streamed live on RFU.com

With the Rugby World Cup Sevens just around the corner, this tournament carries extra significance and hosts England, reigning World Champions Australia, France, Spain, the USA, Canada, Russia and Ireland will all be going for glory as they share the stage with the men who are competing in the London Marriott Sevens.   Barry Maddocks’ England are in Pool A alongside France, Spain and Australia while USA, Canada, Ireland and Russia will compete in Pool B.

All 19 games will be streamed live on RFU.com and RFU Head of Digital Nick Shaw said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the undoubted talent and skill that presides within the women’s game.

“We’ll be streaming the competition through our own channels but we were keen to open this up to a wider audience. Competing nations will be able to host our feed on their own websites and we feel that this is a positive step as we continue to promote the women’s game.”

• To view the stream on RFU.com visit: www.rfu.com/womens7slive

England

Claire Allan   (Richmond)

Rachael         Burford           (Thurrock)

Heather          Fisher (Worcester)

Natasha         Hunt   (Lichfield)

Alexandra      Matthews       (Richmond)

Katy    McLean          (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks)

Katherine      Merchant       (Worcester)

Marlie Packer            (Bristol)

Alice   Richardson   (Richmond)

Emily  Scarratt (VC) (Lichfield)

Michaela        Staniford (C) (Wasps)

Joanne          Watmore        (Worcester)

Marriott London Sevens Women’s Invitational Tournament Schedule:

May 11

10.28am England v France

1.30pm England v Spain

5.06pm England v Australia

May 12  

9am QF1 Pool F 3 v Pool G 2

9.22am QF2 Pool F 2 v Pool G 3

9.44am QF3 Pool F 1 v Pool G 4

10.06am QF4 Pool F 4 v Pool G 1

11.12am Plate SF

11.34 Plate SF

12.11 SF Winner QF1 v Winner QF2

12.33 SF Winner QF 3 v Winner QF4

1.46pm Plate Final

4.06pm Final