Freelance sports journalist. Currently writing for BBC, The Guardian, Rugby World and RugbyPass
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Exclusive interview with @ilona_maher as it has been announced she will join @BristolBearsW
She spoke about the pressure that comes with being the biggest player in the world, why she chose Bristol and if she will return to sevens after the RWC
theguardian.com/sport/2024/d…
First back-to-back losses for England since 2016. The last team to deal them a consecutive loss? Canada. #CANvENG
Jess Breach has just lost her first-ever game in an England shirt. Today was her 60th cap. That is how dominant England have been over the last few years. #CANvENG
Sarah Rendell retweeted
"She is now the biggest why in my life." 🫶
@rendellx 👩💻 spoke to Lark Atkin-Davies ahead of her return to the pitch after giving birth ⬇️
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Sadia Kabeya has been ruled out of England's clash against New Zealand with Marlie Packer promoted from the bench. Packer is two tries away from equalling Sue Day's England try-scoring record. #EngvNZ
Sarah Rendell retweeted
"It is kind of crazy, I was initially supposed to stop playing with the USA after PAC4." 🇺🇸💬
#WXV
Freda Tafuna told @rendellx 👩💻 why she reversed her decision to retire ⬇️
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“I am not scared of losing any more, I am scared that we will become stagnant," says Abi Burton in the wake of the Canada draw which the back-row believes England will learn more from than the previous 39 wins in a row. More Burton and NZ's Maia Roos:
theguardian.com/sport/2026/s…
BREAKING: Shaun Edwards has joined the Red Roses in a short-term coaching consultancy role for the remainder of the WXV Global Series
Exclusive 🚨 Ahead of England’s match against Australia I sat down with Ellie Kildunne and her star appeal was on full display.
We chatted about her Quins departure, the Lions tour and the Olympics. Give it a read:
theguardian.com/sport/2026/s…
Sarah Rendell retweeted
“I was really not enjoying rugby and at a stage where I didn’t know if I wanted to keep playing after the World Cup.”
🖊️ Sarah Rendell
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🚨EXCLUSIVE: Ruby Tui has signed for @TrailfindersW in the PWR
I went to the club to chat to the star with some highlights including:
🏉Meg Jones helping her to decide not to retire
🏉Interest in the 2027 Lions tour
🏉Possibility of playing in 2029 RWC
#PWR #womensrugby
As always Tui was engaging, energetic and honest. The signing is huge, not just for Trailfinders but for the PWR too. Read the full piece:
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
Sarah Rendell retweeted
🚨 Ruby Tui interview 🚨
World Cup winner joins Trailfinders and tells @rendellx why they were the right fit, how the Red Roses’ captain helped her make the decision and wanting to be involved in the inaugural women’s Lions tour of New Zealand ⤵️
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
Sarah Rendell retweeted
Lou Meadows felt "numb" after she helped coach the Red Roses to Women's Rugby World Cup glory 🏆
Now she is plotting their downfall as the USA Women's Eagles' attack coach 🇺🇸🌹
#WXV | #USA
🖊️ @rendellx
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Sarah Rendell retweeted
"A lot of the girls have never truly had a sense of that and that World Cup was a chance to write history." 🇿🇦
🖊️ Sarah Rendell
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BREAKING: Scotland head coach Sione Fukofuka has left his role after one tournament in charge for personal reasons. Dave Butcher will take charge of the team for the upcoming WXV tournament. #WXV #Scottishrugby
Sarah Rendell retweeted
"It was just shock. I was like ‘nah, not me, I only heard a little pop, it wasn’t that bad’." 💬
#BlackFerns | #WXV
🖋️ Sarah Rendell
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Sarah Beckett says nothing has hit her harder than this season. The Gloucester player has had to deal with losing her England contract, balancing work with rugby and not feeling good enough in a rugby sphere. She spoke so openly when we spoke: #PWR
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Four-try Claudia Moloney-MacDonald is still signing autographs an hour after the end of the game, in which Exeter beat Sale to confirm their semi-final against Saracens next Sunday. My report from Sandy Park:
theguardian.com/sport/2026/j…
