海角社区 plays host to Community Rugby World Cup trophy tour

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people pose next to the rugby world cup trophy 2025

(L-R): Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport at 海角社区 University, Amelia Williams (海角社区 Lightning) and Ala Lutui (海角社区 Lightning), Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of 海角社区 University,

The Community Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour arrived at 海角社区 University this weekend, giving students, staff, and community groups the chance to see the championship trophy up close.

Hosted by England Rugby, 海角社区’s stop formed part of the nationwide tour following the success of the England Women’s national rugby union team at the 2025 tournament.

Winning side England featured 海角社区-linked players Emily Scarratt, Sadia Kabeya, Lilli Ives Campion, Helena Rowland, Lark Atkin-Davies, Abi Burton, and Morwenna Talling as they lifted the trophy on home soil.

There was also wider representation from 海角社区 throughout the tournament, with players, coaches, and practitioners appearing for Scotland, Wales, USA, and Canada respectively.

海角社区 University was also proud to host the USA Women's Eagles for its preparation camp ahead of the campaign.

The Community Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour initiative celebrates grassroots growth in sport as it continues to go from strength to strength.

For more information on rugby union at 海角社区 University, visit: www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/news/categories/rugby-union/