Allianz Premier 15s | News & Interviews

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.

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.

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.

Lisa Cockburn has played 22 Tests for Scotland

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.

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.

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.

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.

Poppy Cleall captains Red Roses for the first time as they prepare to face New Zealand

Poppy Cleall gets the chance to lead her England side out on Sunday as they look to record back-to-back wins over New Zealand.

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.

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.

Bristol and Saracens Women have maintained their winning streak

Allianz Premier 15s : Round 4 - Review

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlie Beckett Column: What rugby can learn from The Hundred

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.

Chloe Rollie has made 15 appearances for Harlequins Women

Scotland fullback Chloe Rollie makes exit from Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women have confirmed that Scotland fullback Chloe Rollie has parted ways with the Allianz Premier 15s club.

Jodie Mallard and Sophie Shams sign new deals with Saracens

Saracens Women have confirmed that five players have penned new deals with the Allianz Premier 15s club.

Donna Rose has made 17 appearances for Saracens Women

Donna Rose to remain with Saracens for 2021/22 season

Saracens Women have confirmed that prop Donna Rose will be remaining with the club for the 2021/22 season.

May Campbell has played 68 times for Saracens Women

May Campbell signs new deal with Saracens Women

May Campbell becomes the latest Saracens Women player to commit her immediate future with the club.

Saracens captain Lotte Clapp (left) has signed a new deal with Saracens

Saracens Women captain Lotte Clapp signs new deal

Saracens Women have confirmed that captain Lotte Clapp becomes the latest player to commit her immediate future with the club.

Zoe Harrison has made 67 appearances for the club

Zoe Harrison signs new deal with Saracens Women

Saracens Women have announced that fly-half Zoe Harrison has penned a new deal with the club.

Sarah McKenna has played 66 times for Saracens

Sarah McKenna inks new deal with Saracens

Saracens have announced that England Women's international Sarah McKenna has penned a new one-year contract.

The tournament will kick-start on 4th September

Fixtures for the 2021/22 season of Allianz Premier 15s unveiled

The fixtures for the 2021/22 season of the Allianz Premier 15s has been announced with the introduction of Allianz Cup.

Caity Mattinson has played seven times for England Women

England duo Jo Brown and Caity Mattinson sign new deals with Worcester Women

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.

Poppy Cleall Exclusive: “The people I'm playing with are who I play for”

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.

Shaunagh Brown was part of winning Harlequins side

Harlequins Women clinch Allianz Premier 15s title after beating Saracens in final

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 Exclusive: “Having my parents at the final will mean a lot to me”

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.

Maud Muir Exclusive: The teenage prop making an impression for Wasps and England

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.

Exclusive: Jess Breach Q&A - I love being a role model

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.

Exclusive: Meet Claudia MacDonald - the versatile England scrum-half advocating for change

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.

Why the ‘Phenomenal’ Allianz Premier 15s needs visibility

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.

Vicky Fleetwood Exclusive: Global competition can create a brighter future for players

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.

TRU Talks: Jessica Hayden on the Rugby World Cup postponement and more

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.

Simon Middleton Exclusive: Moving Six Nations can create great momentum for the game

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.

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community in rugby: “It is about building knowledge, listening and understanding”

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.

Stef Evans Exclusive - Falling back in love with rugby and turning #ICare awareness into action

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.

Series Three: Looseheadz x TRU Podcast: Nolli Waterman on punditry, mental health and the Red Roses

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.

Can some of England’s Red Roses target double glory in 2021?

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.

Allianz Premier 15s to return and players will be tested for Covid-19

The Allianz Premier 15s will return to action on Saturday and all players and staff will be tested twice a week for Covid-19.