Premiership Women's Rugby | News & Interviews

Elliann Clarke Interview: Scotland are in an 'amazing' place - I feel a lot more confident going into WXV 2

Tighthead prop credits the environments at both Scotland and Bristol Bears for her own development as the national side continue to take strides forward.

Red Roses only satisfied as wins over France and New Zealand provide valuable lessons

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.

'You just have to play the game in front of you and not the name or person' - England ready for New Zealand test

The top two nations in the world collide on Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to flock to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence

The Red Roses head to Vancouver at the end of the month where they will take on USA, New Zealand and Canada in WXV1.

Mike Pope has played 86 times for Cornish Pirates

Exeter Chiefs Women name Mike Pope as new backs coach

Exeter Chiefs Women have announced the appointment of Mike Pope as the new backs coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Lilli Ives Campion Interview: The England leader with a bright future

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.

Alisha Joyce-Butchers: Sometimes you need to step back and realise how far you've come

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.

Carmen Castellucci Exclusive: A Spanish gem in the Gloucester-Hartpury circus

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.

Oh Canada! Exciting times ahead for de Goede internationally but for now, her focus is all on Saracens

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.

Sophie Langford Interview: “This is a clean slate - We aim to get to the final no matter the opposition”

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.

Amelia MacDougall Interview: The Saracens emerging talent who is having a season to remember

Exclusive: The lifelong Saracens fan has had a breakthrough year whilst also playing her part in an exciting England Under-20s squad.

Saracens have won their first Allianz Cup Trophy

Saracens clinch Allianz Cup defeating Bristol 31-17 in final

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.

England ready to be 'uncomfortable' in France as Red Roses target latest Six Nations Grand Slam

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.

Women's National League Final: Three in a row for Hartpury but Loughborough run champions close

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.

Women's National League Final - Preview: Can Loughborough halt a Hartpury dynasty?

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.

Ella Cromack Interview: The Red Roses are our idols but we want to work hard enough to make them our rivals

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.

Pip Hendy Exclusive: 'There is no big secret to our success - We’re just being successful at enjoying our rugby'

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.

Katy Daley-McLean Interview: Weekends like this add to the all-round growth of the game

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 Interview: 'We're going through transitional period but freshen up has been good for us'

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.

LJ Lewis Exclusive: Red Roses success gives us lots of good things to signpost our players to

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.

The tournament will kick-off on 18th November

TNT Sports signs multi-year deal to stream Premiership Women's 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.

Abby Dow Exclusive: The opportunity of WXV, why Ealing 'feels like home' and moving forward with the Red Roses

After a whirlwind 18 months, England's speedster is looking forward to a number of fresh starts both on the international and domestic stage.

Allianz Cup : Round 1 - Preview

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.

Duncan Taylor has been named as the new Backs Coach

Saracens Women unveil coaching panel ahead of 2023/24 season

Saracens have confirmed the inclusion of Mouritz Botha and Duncan Taylor in the coaching panel ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The new season will kick-off in the opening weekend of 17-19 November

Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby fixtures unveiled

The fixtures for the 2023/24 season of the Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby has been announced.

'I did get fed up but now I absolutely love it' - How university rugby allowed Sophie Bridger to recapture her enjoyment for the sport

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.

The next season's league will feature 10 teams

Premier 15s relaunched as Premiership Women's Rugby

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.

'It was a Hartpury v Exeter final in BUCS too' - Why university rugby is a key theme in this year's Allianz Premier 15s finale

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.

Meg Jones Interview: 'My main aim is to go to Paris - Then I want to try and come back for the home World Cup'

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.

'I cried my eyes out' - Sydney Gregson on injury despair to another Premier 15s semi-final

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.

Ella Lovibond Interview: 'We are managing our emotions and getting ready to embrace the big game atmosphere'

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.

Liz Crake Interview: 'I think the girls are just trying to feel confident about where they are going to go next year'

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.

'You have to see it to be it' - The Allianz Premier 15s returns this weekend and Sale Sharks aren't going anywhere

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.

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: ‘To show people that believed in me that it was worth it - that’s important to me‘

England's Sarah Beckett tells Imogen Ainsworth about her journey from World Cup heartbreak to another Grand Slam decider.

'She is just such a good human being' - Tributes paid as hard working and determined Helen Nelson reaches 50 Scotland caps

Nelson will win her 50th cap at the weekend and ahead of her milestone occasion, TRU's Gary Heatly heard from those who know the Scotland international best.

BUCS Women's National League Final: Hartpury beat Exeter to go back-to-back

Natasha Hunt's Hartpury retained their Women's National League Championship crown by beating the University of Exeter 45-12 at Saracens' StoneX Stadium.

Hannah Botterman Interview: Why she would keep conversions the same, the challenge of Wales and the battle to be number one

The Saracens star has returned from injury for England's visit to Wales and one of the Red Roses' biggest personalities is raring to go once again.

'With the regeneration and getting new players in, we are trying to explore a little bit more' - Future proofing the Red Roses

England were at their usual, clinical best against Italy on Sunday but there were clear signs that the Red Roses are also beginning to transition into a new era.

'It’s a credit to the league and the player pool we have': Strength of Allianz Premier 15s clear for injury-hit England

With a lengthy injury list currently ruling out 19 Red Roses players, Simon Middleton has turned to the talent pool within the Allianz Premier 15s to bolster his squad for this TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign.