- Nations Cup (Women's rugby) 2008
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Nations Cup (Women's rugby) 2008 Sport Rugby union Founded 2008 No. of teams 3 Country(ies) Canada
England
United States
Wales
The Nations Cup tournament was played for the first time at Esher RFC, England, in August 2008. An Under-20 version also took place in Canada a month before.
This was be the first of what is planned to be a regular tournament involving major Northern Hemisphere women's rugby nations. The first event was originally promoted as including England, USA, Canada, Wales and France - but by the time the match schedule was published only the first three nations had confirmed their participation. The U20 had similar withdrawals, being eventually limited to only Canada, England and Wales.
England dominated both tournaments, only being pushed close by the USA in the opening game of the senior tournament. The USA were unable to maintain this performance against Canada, however, losing their fourth successive international against their North American rivals (their worst run ever) to finish third overall. For Canada, despite the heavy defeat to England, runners-up spot confirmed their position in the top four of women's rugby.
Contents
Under 20 Nations Cup 2008 (Appleby College, Oakville, Canada)
Final Table
Position Nation Games Points Table
pointsplayed won drawn lost for against 1 England U20
2 2 0 0 45 8 4 2 Canada U20
2 1 0 1 27 31 2 3 Wales U20
2 0 0 2 3 36 0 Results
[-] 2008-07-11 Canada U20 5-31 England U20
Oakville, Ontario [-/-/-] [-] 2008-07-14 Canada U20 22-0 Wales U20
Oakville, Ontario [-/-/-] [-] 2008-07-16 England U20 14-3 Wales U20
Oakville, Ontario [-/-/-] Final
[-] 2008-07-19 Canada U20 7-30 England U20
Oakville, Ontario [-/-/-] Nations Cup 2008 (Esher RFC, England)
Final Table
Position Nation Games Points Table
pointsplayed won drawn lost for against 1 England
2 2 0 0 60 23 4 2 Canada
2 1 0 1 24 43 2 3 United States
2 0 0 2 14 32 0 Results
[713] 2008-08-22 England 17-14 United States
Esher, England [144/64/9] [714] 2008-08-24 England 43-9 Canada
Esher, England [145/66/13] [713] 2008-08-26 Canada 15-0 United States
Esher, England [67/65/21] See also
- Women's international rugby
External links
Preceded by Nations Cup
2008
England
Succeeded by
Nations Cup 2009Categories:- Rugby union competitions in England
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- Nations Cup (women's rugby union)
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