Mik A
@mikadooo.bsky.social
Dad, engineer, likes watching rugby
Trailfinders v Quins living up to expectations! Abi Burton excelling with ball in hand, Cromack doing a lot of good things at 10 for Quins. A monster tackle just now by Sarah Parry.
Oh, and Ellie Kildunne has somehow managed to get Rachel Malcolm involved in some niggle.
12-10 at half time.
Oh, and Ellie Kildunne has somehow managed to get Rachel Malcolm involved in some niggle.
12-10 at half time.
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Trailfinders v Quins living up to expectations! Abi Burton excelling with ball in hand, Cromack doing a lot of good things at 10 for Quins. A monster tackle just now by Sarah Parry.
Oh, and Ellie Kildunne has somehow managed to get Rachel Malcolm involved in some niggle.
12-10 at half time.
Oh, and Ellie Kildunne has somehow managed to get Rachel Malcolm involved in some niggle.
12-10 at half time.
PWR back at last!
TraIlfinders/Quins should be a great match. For me, Trailfinders should have the edge in the forwards, with their three Black Ferns, and Quins should have the edge in the backs. Quins seemed to have deleveloped a winning knack in the first part of the season, so I think them by 5.
TraIlfinders/Quins should be a great match. For me, Trailfinders should have the edge in the forwards, with their three Black Ferns, and Quins should have the edge in the backs. Quins seemed to have deleveloped a winning knack in the first part of the season, so I think them by 5.
The predictions ahead of the Premiership Women's Rugby 🏴 matches this weekend.
For more on PWR - and how to use these predictions at the bookies - check out Rugby4Cast below 👇
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#PWR
For more on PWR - and how to use these predictions at the bookies - check out Rugby4Cast below 👇
buff.ly/1WFyil5
#PWR
January 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
PWR back at last!
TraIlfinders/Quins should be a great match. For me, Trailfinders should have the edge in the forwards, with their three Black Ferns, and Quins should have the edge in the backs. Quins seemed to have deleveloped a winning knack in the first part of the season, so I think them by 5.
TraIlfinders/Quins should be a great match. For me, Trailfinders should have the edge in the forwards, with their three Black Ferns, and Quins should have the edge in the backs. Quins seemed to have deleveloped a winning knack in the first part of the season, so I think them by 5.
20 years!
Extraordinary service to women’s rugby.
Extraordinary service to women’s rugby.
1/ I can’t believe it has been 20 years. Starting this "blog" in 2006 led to a global brand, so many new friends, and a front-row seat to the growth of women’s rugby.
To celebrate, we are launching the 10K March with our partners at Booshie! 🧵
To celebrate, we are launching the 10K March with our partners at Booshie! 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
20 years!
Extraordinary service to women’s rugby.
Extraordinary service to women’s rugby.
Not often that I get to boast about the theatre of footballing dreams that is Cambridge United. But here we go - 13 matches unbeaten and counting - the longest unbeaten run in the top 4 divisions of English football this season. Eat our shorts, Arsenal!
January 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Not often that I get to boast about the theatre of footballing dreams that is Cambridge United. But here we go - 13 matches unbeaten and counting - the longest unbeaten run in the top 4 divisions of English football this season. Eat our shorts, Arsenal!
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Have found tumblr user probablyday's #woosterposting series. In shock
January 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Have found tumblr user probablyday's #woosterposting series. In shock
The BBC Sport website is malfunctioning, right? This cannot be correct?
January 23, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The BBC Sport website is malfunctioning, right? This cannot be correct?
These semifinals are up on YouTube by the way:
www.youtube.com/live/fnRxcNz...
youtu.be/9njviF8cNww?...
www.youtube.com/live/fnRxcNz...
youtu.be/9njviF8cNww?...
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
These semifinals are up on YouTube by the way:
www.youtube.com/live/fnRxcNz...
youtu.be/9njviF8cNww?...
www.youtube.com/live/fnRxcNz...
youtu.be/9njviF8cNww?...
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Où on apprend que
— Aoife Wafer a perdu de l'argent en signant aux Harlequins ;
— des joueuses déclinent la sélection en Celtic Challenge pour jouer avec leur club.
— Aoife Wafer a perdu de l'argent en signant aux Harlequins ;
— des joueuses déclinent la sélection en Celtic Challenge pour jouer avec leur club.
Why Celtic Challenge may not be an appealing enough competition for Ireland players
There are signs throughout the game that players are not in love with the Celtic Challenge. The resulting question focuses on the IRFU’s ability to take heed. Players are their most important stakehol...
www.rugbypass.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Où on apprend que
— Aoife Wafer a perdu de l'argent en signant aux Harlequins ;
— des joueuses déclinent la sélection en Celtic Challenge pour jouer avec leur club.
— Aoife Wafer a perdu de l'argent en signant aux Harlequins ;
— des joueuses déclinent la sélection en Celtic Challenge pour jouer avec leur club.
Uncapped players called:
Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders)
Steph Else (Glospury)
Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough)
Haidee Head (T'finders)
Hayley Jones (Trailfinders)
Haineala Lutui (L'borough)
Annabel Meta (T'finders)
Nicole Wythe (Quins)
Millie David (Bristol)
Sophie Hopkins (Lyon)
Sarah Parry (Quins)
Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders)
Steph Else (Glospury)
Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough)
Haidee Head (T'finders)
Hayley Jones (Trailfinders)
Haineala Lutui (L'borough)
Annabel Meta (T'finders)
Nicole Wythe (Quins)
Millie David (Bristol)
Sophie Hopkins (Lyon)
Sarah Parry (Quins)
January 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Uncapped players called:
Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders)
Steph Else (Glospury)
Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough)
Haidee Head (T'finders)
Hayley Jones (Trailfinders)
Haineala Lutui (L'borough)
Annabel Meta (T'finders)
Nicole Wythe (Quins)
Millie David (Bristol)
Sophie Hopkins (Lyon)
Sarah Parry (Quins)
Jasmine Adonri (Trailfinders)
Steph Else (Glospury)
Keevy Fitzpatrick (Loughborough)
Haidee Head (T'finders)
Hayley Jones (Trailfinders)
Haineala Lutui (L'borough)
Annabel Meta (T'finders)
Nicole Wythe (Quins)
Millie David (Bristol)
Sophie Hopkins (Lyon)
Sarah Parry (Quins)
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Let's use this last day of the year to make a small #TestRugby wrapped.
This year we had 112 tests. That's the biggest number ever and only the 3rd time there's more than 100.
The other 2 years with more than a hundred test where 2022 and 2024 both with 101.
This year we had 112 tests. That's the biggest number ever and only the 3rd time there's more than 100.
The other 2 years with more than a hundred test where 2022 and 2024 both with 101.
December 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Let's use this last day of the year to make a small #TestRugby wrapped.
This year we had 112 tests. That's the biggest number ever and only the 3rd time there's more than 100.
The other 2 years with more than a hundred test where 2022 and 2024 both with 101.
This year we had 112 tests. That's the biggest number ever and only the 3rd time there's more than 100.
The other 2 years with more than a hundred test where 2022 and 2024 both with 101.
This is pretty extraordinary stuff. Asia Rugby in a huge mess.
World Rugby Issues Asia Rugby a Yellow Card – Evidence Suggests It Should be a Red
www.rugbyasia247.com/world-rugby-...
www.rugbyasia247.com/world-rugby-...
World Rugby Issues Asia Rugby a Yellow Card - Evidence Suggests It Should be a Red - RugbyAsia247
On Monday, December 1, 2025, World Rugby informed all Asia Rugby member unions of its decision to suspend the Asia Rugby Executive Committee - Asia Rugby has not publicised this fact anywhere, and few...
www.rugbyasia247.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This is pretty extraordinary stuff. Asia Rugby in a huge mess.
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Still need to donate something before the end of the year. Consider us! And help women and girls across Kosovo play rugby.
December 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Still need to donate something before the end of the year. Consider us! And help women and girls across Kosovo play rugby.
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Our good friend LizaB, from the Bit of an Animal Podcast, has made us aware of a fundraiser for Lusanda’s family to try and help cover funeral costs. If you are able, please consider donating www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/lus...
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Our good friend LizaB, from the Bit of an Animal Podcast, has made us aware of a fundraiser for Lusanda’s family to try and help cover funeral costs. If you are able, please consider donating www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/lus...
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In September 2024, rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland had beaten New Zealand. Many were shocked to discover that this wasn't the first time the Irish women's team had achieved the feat.
It's time to meet the Valentines.
🔗https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/12/12/meet-the-valentines/
It's time to meet the Valentines.
🔗https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/12/12/meet-the-valentines/
December 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
In September 2024, rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland had beaten New Zealand. Many were shocked to discover that this wasn't the first time the Irish women's team had achieved the feat.
It's time to meet the Valentines.
🔗https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/12/12/meet-the-valentines/
It's time to meet the Valentines.
🔗https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/12/12/meet-the-valentines/
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While Kildunne deserves recognition Hannah Botterman is absolutely robbed here.
Apart from being England’s most influential player she also maxed out on personality during the World Cup.
#Rugby
Apart from being England’s most influential player she also maxed out on personality during the World Cup.
#Rugby
Sports Personality of the Year 2025: Lionesses square off on six-strong shortlist
England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against Lando Norris, Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne on the Spoty shortlist
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
While Kildunne deserves recognition Hannah Botterman is absolutely robbed here.
Apart from being England’s most influential player she also maxed out on personality during the World Cup.
#Rugby
Apart from being England’s most influential player she also maxed out on personality during the World Cup.
#Rugby
Some PWR stattery as we pass the quarter-way mark in the season.
Distinguishing features for Saracens:
- mean defence (lowest points and tries conceded per match, by a wide margin)
- offload queens, with Poppy Cleall and Marlie Packer's 33 almost equal to the team total for Sale Sharks.
Distinguishing features for Saracens:
- mean defence (lowest points and tries conceded per match, by a wide margin)
- offload queens, with Poppy Cleall and Marlie Packer's 33 almost equal to the team total for Sale Sharks.
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Some PWR stattery as we pass the quarter-way mark in the season.
Distinguishing features for Saracens:
- mean defence (lowest points and tries conceded per match, by a wide margin)
- offload queens, with Poppy Cleall and Marlie Packer's 33 almost equal to the team total for Sale Sharks.
Distinguishing features for Saracens:
- mean defence (lowest points and tries conceded per match, by a wide margin)
- offload queens, with Poppy Cleall and Marlie Packer's 33 almost equal to the team total for Sale Sharks.
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1/ The Prop Revolution is HERE, and the data proves it.
Source: Exclusive analysis by Fiona Tomas, Women's Sport Reporter for The Telegraph.
🧵 A thread with 4 killer stats ⬇️
#WomensRugby #PWR #PropRevolution
Source: Exclusive analysis by Fiona Tomas, Women's Sport Reporter for The Telegraph.
🧵 A thread with 4 killer stats ⬇️
#WomensRugby #PWR #PropRevolution
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
1/ The Prop Revolution is HERE, and the data proves it.
Source: Exclusive analysis by Fiona Tomas, Women's Sport Reporter for The Telegraph.
🧵 A thread with 4 killer stats ⬇️
#WomensRugby #PWR #PropRevolution
Source: Exclusive analysis by Fiona Tomas, Women's Sport Reporter for The Telegraph.
🧵 A thread with 4 killer stats ⬇️
#WomensRugby #PWR #PropRevolution
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My analysis of the draw is up. Read on to see who got the easiest or toughest draw, and why we might have a South Africa v England final. #RWC2027draw #RWC2027
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
So, what do we make of that Rugby World Cup draw?
Two years out, which set of supporters should be most excited? (spoiler: all of them, it's the World Cup!)
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My analysis of the draw is up. Read on to see who got the easiest or toughest draw, and why we might have a South Africa v England final. #RWC2027draw #RWC2027
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
GB7s Women’s squad is almost entirely changed from last season. Practically all the players are U20s with only two experienced players. No Scots involved. Lambs to the slaughter, I’m afraid.
November 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
GB7s Women’s squad is almost entirely changed from last season. Practically all the players are U20s with only two experienced players. No Scots involved. Lambs to the slaughter, I’m afraid.
Once again a superb stats-driven thread by Sam!
Thread: Points of Order
Since 2021-22 there has been a 12.8% increase in the number of points scored per match. But how has that happened?
@Oval_Insights will show us the way!
1)
Since 2021-22 there has been a 12.8% increase in the number of points scored per match. But how has that happened?
@Oval_Insights will show us the way!
1)
November 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Once again a superb stats-driven thread by Sam!
France's 2026 Six Nations strip revealed early I see...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
France's 2026 Six Nations strip revealed early I see...
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1/ World Rugby is pushing the size 4.5 ball trial into elite #HSBCSVNS. Claims of designing the game "in its own right" aren't enough. We demand the science! Is this an enhancement or a limit?
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1/ World Rugby is pushing the size 4.5 ball trial into elite #HSBCSVNS. Claims of designing the game "in its own right" aren't enough. We demand the science! Is this an enhancement or a limit?
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
Obviously a huge shame to see Dow retire from an England point of view.
(But from an engineer's point of view, great to see her returning to Mechanical Engineering).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
(But from an engineer's point of view, great to see her returning to Mechanical Engineering).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Abby Dow: England World Cup winner retires from rugby at 28
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Obviously a huge shame to see Dow retire from an England point of view.
(But from an engineer's point of view, great to see her returning to Mechanical Engineering).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
(But from an engineer's point of view, great to see her returning to Mechanical Engineering).
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Looks like Sunday’s Elite 1 match between Bordeaux and Blagnac will be broadcast by TV7. Seems to be accessible online at sudouest.fr/lachainetv7 without geo block or needing to open an account.
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Looks like Sunday’s Elite 1 match between Bordeaux and Blagnac will be broadcast by TV7. Seems to be accessible online at sudouest.fr/lachainetv7 without geo block or needing to open an account.