2010 Women's Rugby World Cup squads
This article lists the official squads for the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. Pool AWallaroos head coach John Manenti announced a 26-player squad on 14 July 2010, including the majority of Australia's World Cup-winning Women's Sevens team in his squad, five players who return for third WRWC (Ruan Sims, Cheryl Soon, Tui Ormsby, Debby Hodgkinson, Alex Hargreaves) and four rookies (Megan Shanahan, Caroline Vakalahi, Cheyenne Campbell and Shannon Parry).[1] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Black Ferns head coach Brian Evans announced the final squad on 29 June 2010, with Canterbury flanker Melissa Ruscoe named captain, newcomer Trish Hina (who has already represented New Zealand in rugby league) and Monalisa Codling participating in her fourth Women's Rugby World Cup.[3] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Head coach Denver Wannies confirmed nine players from South Africa's previous IRB Women's Rugby World Cup campaign and ten who took part in 2009 IRB Women's Sevens World Cup in Dubai, while Mandisa Williams was named captain.[5] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Wales head coach had initially named 23 players, leaving three spots open, but Alex Stokes has been withdrawn. Woodbridge second row and former wing Louise Rickard earned her call-up for her fourth World Cup, while Mel Berry was confirmed captain.[7] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Pool BEngland head coach Gary Street announced the squad for Women's Rugby World Cup on 4 May 2010. Bristol No. 8 Catherine Spencer was named captain, while Saracens hooker Amy Garnett is the most experienced player with 86 caps and three rugby world cups behind her. Margaret Alphonsi, Charlotte Barras, Rachael Burford, Tamara Taylor, Amy Turner and Danielle Waterman will also feature in their second successive world cup campaigns. Lichfield's Emily Scarratt is team's youngest member with 16 tries in 18 games.[9] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Ireland head coach Phillip Doyle announced the final squad on 12 July 2010, with UL Bohemians and Munster prop Fiona Coghlan named captain, the return of experienced back Lynne Cantwell after a spell in New Zealand and the emerging Nora Stapleton.[11] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Kazakh head coach Valeriy Popov called up 26 players including Almati flanker Olga Rudoy, the oldest player in 2010 World Cup and team captain.[14][15] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Women Eagles head coach Katy Flores announced a roster of 26 players on 30 June 2010.[16] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Pool CHead coach John Long of Canada's National Senior Women's Team announced his 2010 World Cup roster on 15 July 2010. London Saracens prop Leslie Cripps captained the squad as she did for the past four years, while Gillian Florence made history as one of only two women in the world who have appeared in five World Cups.[17] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
France head coach Christian Galonnier announced the final squad on 12 July 2010.[19] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
A squad of 26 has been announced by head coach Gary Parker on 22 June 2010, including Scotland's most capped rugby player Donna Kennedy (110 caps) and Suzi Newton, after a long-term injury.[20] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Sweden head coach Jonas Ahl announced the final squad on 11 July 2010.[21] Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
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