Talking Rugby Union brings you the latest news and exclusive interviews from the world of women's rugby including articles from the Allianz Premier 15s and the international scene.
The fourth round of the Allianz Premier 15s saw Bristol Bears Women and Saracens Women maintain their winning streak while Loughborough Lightning, Exeter Chiefs Women and Harlequins also had victories.
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.
.jpg "Rachael Burford and Stef Evans are continuing to drive the women's game forward")
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.
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.
As the season 2021/22 season prepares to get underway, TRU Columnist Charlie Beckett has taken a look at a tournament that has just finished, The Hundred, and what he feels that rugby can learn from the new tournament.
Harlequins Women have confirmed that Scotland fullback Chloe Rollie has parted ways with the Allianz Premier 15s club.
Saracens Women have confirmed that five players have penned new deals with the Allianz Premier 15s club.
Saracens Women have confirmed that prop Donna Rose will be remaining with the club for the 2021/22 season.
May Campbell becomes the latest Saracens Women player to commit her immediate future with the club.
Saracens Women have confirmed that captain Lotte Clapp becomes the latest player to commit her immediate future with the club.
Saracens Women have announced that fly-half Zoe Harrison has penned a new deal with the club.
Saracens have announced that England Women's international Sarah McKenna has penned a new one-year contract.
The fixtures for the 2021/22 season of the Allianz Premier 15s has been announced with the introduction of Allianz Cup.
Worcester Women have announced that England duo Jo Brown and Caity Mattinson have inked new deals with the club ahead of the 2021/22 Allianz Premier 15s season.
After a year full of achievements for Poppy Cleall, the England star chatted to TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright to reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to the World Cup.
Harlequins managed to overcome Saracens dominance in the Alliance Premier 15s as they secured the title for the first time with a 25-17 win in the final.
May Campbell on the joy of having her parents at this weekend's Allianz Premier 15s final, playing alongside internationals and her journey to Saracens.
Having spent the past few weeks with England’s Red Roses, Wasps Ladies prop Maud Muir sat down to speak with TRU's Joe Harvey about her burgeoning rugby career and her aspirations in the game.
Following the Red Roses' Six Nations victory over Scotland, TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright spoke to Jess Breach about her career so far and life off the pitch.
The Wasps star discusses her rapid rise to the international stage, the difficulty in changing position from winger to scrum-half, and her desire for increased media coverage of women’s rugby.
With the Women's Super League in football striking a ‘landmark’ broadcast deal this week, Wasps FC Ladies Director of Rugby Giselle Mather hopes rugby can commercially follow suit.
England international Vicky Fleetwood chats to TRU about WXV - the new global competition in women's rugby - as well as the upcoming Six Nations and all things Allianz Premier 15s.
On our latest TRU Talks, Joe Harvey spoke to freelance rugby journalist Jessica Hayden about the 2021 Rugby World Cup which is set to be delayed by a year + they discuss the women's game as a whole.
The Red Roses head coach chats exclusively to Talking Rugby Union about the upcoming Six Nations and the opportunity for the women's game to shine.
Harlequins and Scotland No.8 Jade Konkel believes strides are being made to make the LGBTQ+ community feel an inclusive part of the rugby family.
TRU's columnist Charlie Beckett exclusively chatted to Bristol Bears star Stef Evans about her rugby journey and the importance of building on the #ICare movement.
On the latest episode of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chatted to Nolli Waterman about her career in the media, her battles with injury as well as looking back at her World Cup win in 2014.
With the World Cup schedule announced and some positive news surrounding the Tokyo Olympics, it could be a highly successful year for some of England’s top players.
The Allianz Premier 15s will return to action on Saturday and all players and staff will be tested twice a week for Covid-19.
Talking Rugby Union caught up with England international Amber Reed to discuss her support for the #icare campaign and why it can play a crucial role in protecting the future stars of the game.
In his latest column for TRU, Charlie Beckett discusses the women's game after a number of negative comments were posted on social media following the postponement of the Six Nations.
Exeter Chiefs Women back Patricia García Rodriguez has been handed a five-week ban following her red-card incident against Bristol Bears at Shaftesbury Park.
The Women’s Six Nations has been pushed back due to the challenges of Covid-19, but could it be a silver lining for the sport?
It is World Cup year and England head coach Simon Middleton will be selecting his squad to travel to New Zealand over the coming months. For now though, TRU's Harry Latham-Coyle is in the hot seat...
Harlequins winger Jess Breach has been in scintillating form for both club and country in 2020 and the England international is now targeting more individual and team success in a massive year for women's rugby.
.jpg "Zoe Harrison and Helena Rowland are two of the Red Roses' standout talents")
Following the retirement of Katy Daley-Mclean from international rugby, 2021 could prove to be a big year for Zoe Harrison and Helena Rowland as both target a World Cup starting berth for England.
2014 World Cup winning head coach Gary Street tells Harry Latham-Coyle why Katy Daley-Mclean has not only boosted the profile of the sport, but why she has also created a legacy.
Harlequins forward Shaunagh Brown was pleased to see football referee Stephanie Frappart take charge of a Champions League fixture last week and she hopes female representation amongst officials can continue to grow.
Harlequins continued their perfect start to the Allianz Premier 15s season, overpowering a gutsy Bristol Bears performance at the Twickenham Stoop.