The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to dazzle the North East with its arrival. Discover why this event promises excitement for fans and the community alike.
The Women's Rugby World Cup will kick off at the Stadium of Light next month and we found all these fantastic Wearside and South Tyneside reasons to get excited.
The women’s game is well supported in the area from school level upwards and we have the evidence to prove it.
Have a look at memories which include rugby heroes visiting school as in the area including St Wilfrid’s in South Tyneside and the Sunderland Flames in action.
5. On the wing
A Sunderland Flames player launches an attack in the September 2014 game against Halifax. | se
6. Tamara at St Wilfrid's
International Women's Day at St Wilfrids RC College in 2015. English rugby star Tamara Taylor was the guest of honour. | nw
7. Pictured a decade ago
Back to September 2014 for this squad photo of the Sunderland Flames team. | se
8. Top times with Tamara
England Women Rugby World Cup winner Tamara Taylor watches as Sam Lawson (left) and Daisy Gray try out the new playground gym equipment at Seaburn Dene Primary School, in 2014. | se