Women's Rugby

Team GB and Sale star Jodie Ounsley: 'Talking about my journey gives me strength to help others'

Meet rugby player Jodie Ounsley, the trailblazer who is profoundly deaf and continues to break down barriers within women's sport both on and off the pitch.
21 November 2021

Alycia Washington Exclusive: Reflection, sacrifice & coming home to Worcester

The USA lock spoke to Joe Harvey about her move to Worcester Warriors, working full-time from afar and coming up against the Red Roses on Sunday.
19 November 2021

Simon Middleton wants England to 'mark themselves in history'

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has challenged his side to make history as they trounced Canada 51-12 in their latest autumn internationals fixture at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

England Women overpower Canada with 51-12 win

Debutant wing Heather Cowell, Sarah Bern and Claudia McDonald scored two tries apiece as England Women overpowered Canada 51-12 at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

Clubmates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis meet on international stage

Ahead of England’s encounter with Canada at the Stoop, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens teammates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis who are facing one another on Sunday afternoon.
13 November 2021

England Women complete double over New Zealand with record win

England Women continued their impressive run as they completed a double over their New Zealand counterparts with a record 56-15 win in Northampton.
8 November 2021

Poppy Cleall to lead England against New Zealand

England number eight Poppy Cleall will lead the side for the first time as they face New Zealand in a rematch in Northampton on Sunday.
6 November 2021

England Women dominate New Zealand with 43-12 victory

England have made a strong statement ahead of next year's World Cup as they thrashed Black Ferns 43-12 in the autumn international opener in Exeter.
1 November 2021

Sarah McKenna on England’s World Cup bid, combining playing with coaching and an important autumn ahead

In an exclusive chat with TRU, the Saracens full-back looks ahead to the short-term and long-term future for England as Simon Middleton’s side prepare to face New Zealand.
30 October 2021

Inside the University of Exeter pathway and why it is benefitting the Red Roses

England face world champions New Zealand on Sunday at Sandy Park and the Exeter influence is wider than just the venue for this opening autumn international.
29 October 2021

Durham and Cardiff Met remain unbeaten whilst it was a dream day for Exeter’s Tshiunza

Two sides maintained their strong starts to the season in BUCS Super Rugby, plus it was a memorable day for Christ Tshiunza who received a call-up to the Wales squad.
14 October 2021

British & Irish Lions form committee to explore feasibility of women's team

The British and Irish Lions have announced the formation of a 13-member committee to explore the feasibility of a Women's team.
12 October 2021

England Women name 40-member training squad for autumn internationals

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-member training squad ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals.
7 October 2021

Giselle Mather: “I am proud of our fighting mentality but there is a lot more to come from Wasps

Without a host of internationals at her disposal, the Wasps Women's boss is pleased with her side’s start to the Allianz Premier 15s campaign + she also discusses the competitiveness of the women’s top-flight.
29 September 2021

University Rugby is strengthening its status within professional pathways - and it is only going in one direction

With BUCS Super Rugby kicking off this week and the university game clicking back into life, the recognition this level of the sport is receiving is only increasing.
28 September 2021

A women’s Lions tour is ‘just another opportunity to grow the game’

Harlequins' Rachael Burford and Worcester's Stef Evans continually strive to break down barriers within the sport and the prospect of a women's Lions tour excites the Allianz Premier 15s duo.
10 September 2021

Schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier unveiled

World Rugby has announced the schedule for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier that will be played in Italy.
9 September 2021

England vice-captain Emily Scarratt undergoes surgery on broken leg

England's preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup has been a dealt a blow as vice-captain Emily Scarratt underwent surgery on her broken leg.
7 September 2021

Black Ferns announce 34-member squad for series against England and France

Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has confirmed a 34-member squad for the upcoming end of the year series against England and France.
6 September 2021

Natasha Hunt: Gloucester-Hartpury are building both in the Allianz Premier 15s and further down the rugby pyramid

Combining her role with captaining Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s and coaching the university side in the BUCS National League, Natasha Hunt exclusively spoke to TRU about the pathway the club are providing.
3 September 2021