Are there any differences covering the women’s game from covering international men’s rugby?
I have to say no or certainly very few; especially when you are covering the top sides. The general pace of the women’s game is marginally slower and at times there is a lack of physicality at the breakdown. Having said that, these factors can be put down to the men’s game being fully professional. Hats off to all the teams, all the players at this World Cup, for the way they are playing the game, in such a professional way and yet none of them are professional players!! In terms of skill levels, intensity, excitement and try scoring, there are no differences at all.It is a pleasure and privilege to work on this tournament. What do you make of Surrey Sports Park as a venue? It is an amazing venue. It has state of the art facilities, which I know will be used as one of the premier training venues ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It provides an exceptional playing and training experience, it has been an ideal environment to prepare for the tournament. I know all the
