Talking Rugby Union brings you the latest news and exclusive interviews from the world of women's rugby including articles from Premiership Women's Rugby and the international scene.
The USA sevens sensation has put pen to paper on a move to Premiership Women’s Rugby and the fervour around her arrival at Bristol Bears - and into the English game - is very much underway.
Bristol Bears Women extend contracts of Head Coach Dave Ward and Assistant Coach Tom Luke until 2026/27 season.
The fifth round of Premiership Women's Rugby were filled with thrilling displays of skill, tactical execution, and competitive spirit.
After starring on the university stage, Russell’s enjoyment for the game didn’t translate into her time with Gloucester-Hartpury but the now Leicester Tigers forward has a smile on her face again.
Links between PWR clubs and University Rugby aren’t uncommon and Manchester Met hope their relationship with Sale can have similar, successful results.
Over the next few weeks, a lot of the attention might be on WXV 1 and England as they look to defend their title but the stakes in WXV 3 are extremely high with spots at next year's World Cup up for grabs.
Tighthead prop credits the environments at both Scotland and Bristol Bears for her own development as the national side continue to take strides forward.
They may have beaten two of the best nations on the planet and done so with minimal fuss but England know there is still room for improvement if they are to become world champions next year.
The top two nations in the world collide on Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to flock to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
The Red Roses head to Vancouver at the end of the month where they will take on USA, New Zealand and Canada in WXV1.
Exeter Chiefs Women have announced the appointment of Mike Pope as the new backs coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Exclusive: The Under-20s skipper has led her country superbly and after experiencing the Red Roses environment earlier this year, the Loughborough Lightning star is focused on taking the next steps at her own pace.
Interview: After an injury-hit season last year, the Bristol Bears and Wales star has looked back to her very best. Now Joyce-Butchers is hoping to end the term by helping her side create history in the Premiership Women's Rugby final.
The Spanish international wasn't sure how many opportunities she would get when she arrived in the West Country but Castellucci has certainly contributed to the Cherry and Whites reaching another Premiership Women's Rugby final.
Last month, Sophie de Goede captained her nation to victory against world champions New Zealand but having returned to club duties, the Saracens back-row is targeting domestic success.
Langford is one of Exeter’s rising stars but if her breakout season is to end with a Premiership Women’s Rugby final, the Chiefs will have to exact their revenge on Gloucester-Hartpury.
Exclusive: The lifelong Saracens fan has had a breakthrough year whilst also playing her part in an exciting England Under-20s squad.
Saracens came up with a strong second half performance as they sealed a 31-17 victory over Bristol Bears in the final of the Allianz Cup at Shaftesbury Park.
Red Roses No 8 Alex Matthews is looking forward to England being 'uncomfortable' out in France as John Mitchell's side aim for a sixth successive Six Nations title.
Hartpury University’s grip on the Women’s National League title continued as they defeated Loughborough 34-22 in a gripping final at the StoneX Stadium.
Hartpury have been the unrivalled queens of women's university rugby and Loughborough are next in line to try and knock them off their perch.
Exclusive: At just 18, Cromack is in the perfect environment to develop as a player with role models to soak up knowledge from everywhere she turns.
The 20-year-old winger is thriving at Premiership league leaders Gloucester-Hartpury as well as in the university set-up, where silverware is very much the currency of success in both environments.
Across the first weekend of March, every match in the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby will be live on TV and the former World Cup winner feels it is another great opportunity to showcase the top-flight of the women's game.
Carys Williams-Morris talks about a period of adaptation for Loughborough, the strength of the Allianz Premiership and her new role on the Women's Rugby Association Players' Board.
The England U20s head coach chats to TRU's Ben King about unearthing the next generation of stars, the impact of a home World Cup in 2025 and the quality that lies within university rugby.
UK pay-television broadcaster TNT Sports has signed a landmark multi-year agreement to live stream more than 20 matches broadcast live in the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby.
After a whirlwind 18 months, England's speedster is looking forward to a number of fresh starts both on the international and domestic stage.
The upcoming weekend heralds the commencement of the Allianz Cup, with Exeter Chiefs launching their title defense against Worcester Warriors at the Sixways Stadium on Friday night.
Saracens have confirmed the inclusion of Mouritz Botha and Duncan Taylor in the coaching panel ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The fixtures for the 2023/24 season of the Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby has been announced.
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Following the announcement of her signing for three-time Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Saracens, Sophie Bridger spoke to Joe Harvey about her time winning BUCS and English titles in Gloucester.
Premier 15s, the top women's rugby competition, has been rebranded as Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) and is set to embark on a 10-year plan aimed at advancing women's rugby in England.
History beckons for one of Gloucester-Hartpury or Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final but the overlap of their university rugby programmes certainly adds an extra dimension to Saturday's big dance.
Exclusive - With aspirations to go to the Olympics and represent England at the 2025 World Cup, Jones is hoping a new chapter with Leicester Tigers can help her achieve her ambitions.
After suffering a serious ACL injury which ruled her out for the whole of Saracens' title-winning campaign last season, Gregson has played an integral role in the champions reaching the play-offs once again.
Bristol Bears Women are aiming to go one step further than last year by reaching the Allianz Premier 15s final - and have been simulating the atmosphere of Kingsholm to try and get an edge over Gloucester-Hartpury.
What the future for Wasps Women will look like remains an unknown but captain Liz Crake explains how the club are helping the players plan their next moves in the game.
After Sale were offered a conditional place to compete in next season’s Premier 15s, Vicky E Irwin is determined to continue growing the game in the North-West.