ITV confirm their list of pundits for 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup
Rugby NewsSaturday, 01 October 2022 at 11:10
ITV begins its countdown to the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup with the announcement of its stellar line-up, as it offers UK-wide, free to air coverage of the tournament.
Jill Douglas will be joined by Maggie Alphonsi, Nolli Waterman, David Flatman, Philippa Tuttiett and Deborah McCormack, providing in-depth knowledge, analysis and expertise of every key moment across the tournament.
Commentary will come from Nick Mullins, Johnnie Hammond, Nick Heath and Claire Thomas, supported by co-commentators Catherine Spencer, Rachel Taylor, Heather Lockhart and Topsy Ojo. The team will be joined by Rachel Burford and Laura Jane Jones who will report live from New Zealand.
All Home Nations fixtures will be broadcast live on ITV. A full list below:
- 8/10 - England v Fiji - On air 4:30am - ITV
- 9/10 - Wales v Scotland - On air 5:30 - ITV
- 15/10 - Scotland v Australia - On air 02:45 - ITV
- 15/10 - England v France - On air 07:30 - ITV
- 16/10 - Wales v NZ - On air 03:00 - ITV
- 22/10 - Wales v Australia followed by Scotland v New Zealand from 02:00 - ITV
- 23/10 - England v SA - 05:30 - ITV
ITV’s build up to the tournament kicks off with a special documentary on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th October, 22:50, on ITV. Wear the Rose: An England Rugby Dream.
5 Inspiring Rugby Union Women To Follow On Instagram
Some of the most inspirational women around are a click away. Female rugby stars from all around the world are all included in this brilliant list of exceptional influencers.
#1. Stella Mills
Women's rugby writer for the likes of RUCK, RugbyPass, Girls Rugby Club and more. A strong advocate for growing women's rugby from the grassroots up, Mills also works as a freelance PR in the women's sports industry, representing a variety of clients.
Read her latest column on International Women's Day by clicking here.
#2. Ellie Boatman
Still relatively unknown, Ellie, who currently plays for Wasps, is a rugby winger who’s transformed her body and will help you do the same. From meal ideas to workout tips, she has everything covered. Ellie also happens to have the most impressive collection of leggings in the history of leggings, bringing her Instagram game to a new level.
#3. Kat Merchant (Worcester Warriors)
An inspiration to her team on the field, Merchant retired from rugby, aged 28, on medical advice related to the long-term effects of concussion after England won the World Cup in 2014.
She recently made the headlines as she refused to "give in to bullies" after she received anonymous hate messages and a video online due to her muscled physique.
The definition of inspiration, you can follow her fitness journey on Instagram.
#4. Charlotte Caslick
Caslick is one of the most recognisable players in women's rugby. She has pace, strength and determination that make her world class. And, most importantly of all, she never skips. a day in the gym.
#5. Vicky Fleetwood (Saracens)
Fleetwood has 79 England caps after making her debut a decade ago, and those caps include two World Cup Finals, one of those victorious in 2014. Her tips and tricks in the gym combined with her snaps from inside England camp make her well worth the follow.
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