Women's Rugby

Late flurry of Hartpury tries secures Mo Hunt’s team National League Championship title

Hartpury lifted the BUCS Women’s National League National Championship for the first time on Wednesday afternoon by beating the University of Edinburgh 36-22 at Sixways, with a hat-trick of tries coming from hooker, Amy Dale.
13 April 2022

Edinburgh University skipper Sarah Denholm and her squad out to emulate the 'Class of 2017'

Denholm was part of the Edinburgh side who were denied an appearance in the final in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the Scottish outfit are back on the big stage and ready to add another title to their list of honours.
12 April 2022

Emma Sing Exclusive: “Every opportunity I get I try to take it with two hands”

Ahead of England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales at Kingsholm, Gloucester-Hartpury full-back Emma Sing spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about her path to the Red Roses and the upcoming BUCS final between Hartpury and Edinburgh.
6 April 2022

TikTok Women's Six Nations Round 2 - Wrap Up

The second round of the Tik Tok Women's Six Nations saw France, England and Wales maintain their winning run while Ireland, Scotland and Italy are still in search for their first victory.
4 April 2022

Exclusive: England’s Holly Aitchison on becoming a Red Roses regular

Red Roses centre Holly Aitchison spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her road to playing for the world’s number one team as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand draws ever closer.
1 April 2022

Wales’ Alisha Butchers: “We believe there is more to come from us"

Opening with a victory as well as the player of the match award was the dream start to the Women's Six Nations for Alisha Butchers and 12 months on from a low point in her career, she is feeling positive about the future.
31 March 2022

TikTok Women's Six Nations Round 1 - Wrap Up

The opening round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations saw England and France register convincing wins over Scotland and Italy respectively while Wales edged out Ireland.
27 March 2022

Wales’ Cerys Hale nearly quit last year - Now she is “enjoying rugby more than ever”

Cerys Hale turns 29 on April 4th and the Wales tighthead prop would love an early birthday present to come in the shape of beating Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday.
25 March 2022

Flo Long Exclusive: “My mum is the kindest person and the rugby community is being really supportive”

The Worcester Warriors prop has shaved off her hair in order to raise money for Macmillian and support her mother after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
24 March 2022

Nottingham enter BUCS Super Rugby play-off on cloud nine after pulsating Vase win

Paul Westgate’s side completed part one of what could be a memorable season whilst the University of Exeter ended the campaign with a league and cup double on BUCS Big Wednesday.
24 March 2022

The 24 hours which saw Scotland’s Women reach the Rugby World Cup

After experiencing some ups and downs along the way, Scotland made it through to the Rugby World Cup for the first since 2010.
1 March 2022

Georgia Evans Interview: "I want young girls to see there is a chance for them to play for Wales”

The Welsh international, who plies her trade for Saracens, spoke to TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright about the introduction of professional contracts by the WRU and why this is just the start of their journey.
19 January 2022

Welsh Rugby Union announces first female full-time professional contracts

The Welsh Rugby Union have awarded their first ever female full-time professional contracts.
12 January 2022

Women's rugby has shone over the last 12 months so what can the game achieve in 2022?

The Red Roses are heading into a World Cup year with confidence coursing through their veins, but it is not just on the pitch where positive strides have been made.
22 December 2021

Danielle Waterman Interview: It is important that players are appropriately supported

The Women’s Rugby Association (WRA) will act for Premier 15s players, plus Waterman also reflects on another strong year for the Red Roses.
14 December 2021

South Africa dominate World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year

South Africa have dominated the World Rugby’s Men’s Team of the Year with five players featuring in the elite list.
8 December 2021

Simon Middleton named World Rugby Coach of the Year

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has been declared the winner of World Rugby Coach of the Year award.
7 December 2021

Australia beat Fiji 15-5 in final to win Dubai leg of Women's World Rugby Sevens Series

Madison Ashby scored a double as Australia edged out Fiji 15-5 to win the Dubai leg of the Women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second successive time.
6 December 2021

Worcester Warriors Women sign Scotland international prop Lisa Cockburn

Worcester Warriors Women have announced the signing of Scotland international Lisa Cockburn from DMP Durham Sharks with immediate effect.
3 December 2021

England Women thrash USA 89-0 to extend winning streak

England Women ran a 14-try riot as they trounced the United States 89-0 in their autumn internationals fixture at Sixways Stadium.
22 November 2021