Siwan Lillicrap, the Wales captain, has announced her retirement. The 35-year old back rower made her international debut against Ireland in 2016. She has since made 51 appearances. Lillicrap was a talismanic leader who had captained Wales since November 2019. She was also instrumental in establishing professional contracts to support the Welsh women’s side. full-time … Read more
Although we are disappointed at being knocked out by Rugby World Cup, we leave New Zealand with no regrets. Everyone stood up against the Black Ferns physically, and the girls did everything they could to win. This is all we can ask. We sometimes frustrated them, shot some shots, but when they have the ball, … Read more
Venue: Northland Events Centre Whangarei Date: Saturday, 29 Oktober Kick-off: 07:30 BST Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales Extra commentary on BBC Sport website & app plus live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app We are now into knockout rugby. There are no second chances. It is simple: we lose and we go home. … Read more
Venue: Northland Events Centre Whangarei Date: Saturday, 22 Octoberober Kick-off 02:15 BST Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales Extra commentary on BBC Sport website & app plus live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app Although I would love to write about how incredible it was to beat the Black Ferns at the weekend, it … Read more
With the loss of my grandfather, the week leading up to the Scotland match was one of the most difficult in my entire life. My mum arrived in Auckland on Friday. I decided to wait until then to see her because I wanted to be as calm as possible. However, I felt so emotional afterwards. … Read more
Lillicrap: Wales captain against New Zealand Venue: Waitakere Stadium, Auckland Date: Sunday, 16 Oct Kick-off: 03:15 BST Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales Extra commentary on BBC Sport website & app plus live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app As they prepare for their match against world champions New Zealand in Auckland, Wales has … Read more
Siwan Lillicrap was made a professional in January. Venue: Northland Events Centre Whangarei Date: Sunday, 9 October Kick-off:05:45 BST Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales Extra commentary, text and report on BBC Sport’s website and app. Siwan Lillicrap, Wales captain, discusses life in New Zealand and Scotland, as well as how her grandfather’s recent death will … Read more
New Zealand’s Wales women’s team will host the first World Cup party to include players on professional contracts. Venue: Northland Events Centre Whangarei Date: Sunday, October 9 Kick-off: 05.45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, as well as the BBC Sport website/app. Siwan Lillicrap is the number eight in Wales’ Rugby … Read more
Hannah Jones (left), took over Siwan Lillicrap’s captaincy for Canada. Although Wales lost against Canada, captain Siwan Lilicra said there is still “a lot of growth to be had” as the Rugby World Cup builds up. Ioan Cunningham’s side, which had been rebranded after a week-long camp in Halifax, was defeated 31-3. It was the … Read more
Siwan Lillicrap helped Bristol reach semi-finals of the Premier 15s. Siwan Lillicrap from Wales has joined Gloucester Hartpury. The 34-year-old backrow player, who was the first woman to win a professional contract through the WRU, has won 45 caps in her country’s favor. Lillicrap spent the last two seasons at Bristol, helping them reach the … Read more