Allianz Premier 15s

Rosie Galligan Interview: ‘Living in the moment’ and helping Harlequins achieve their goals

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a successful campaign for both club and country but Galligan isn’t ready to close the book on this season.
13 May 2022

Exclusive: Zoe Harrison on where England want to be heading into decisive France clash

Ahead of the Red Roses’ TikTok Women’s Six Nations decider against France this weekend in Bayonne, England fly-half Zoe Harrison spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the decisive game and playing in front of record crowds.
27 April 2022

Exclusive: Jo Yapp talks uni rugby and growing Worcester Warriors Women

With the BUCS Women’s National League Final coming to Sixways this week, two-time BUCS winning coach, Jo Yapp, spoke to TRU about her all-beating University of Exeter team and her current role with Worcester Warriors Women.
11 April 2022

Emma Sing Exclusive: “Every opportunity I get I try to take it with two hands”

Ahead of England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales at Kingsholm, Gloucester-Hartpury full-back Emma Sing spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about her path to the Red Roses and the upcoming BUCS final between Hartpury and Edinburgh.
6 April 2022

Exclusive: England’s Holly Aitchison on becoming a Red Roses regular

Red Roses centre Holly Aitchison spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her road to playing for the world’s number one team as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand draws ever closer.
1 April 2022

Flo Long Exclusive: “My mum is the kindest person and the rugby community is being really supportive”

The Worcester Warriors prop has shaved off her hair in order to raise money for Macmillian and support her mother after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
24 March 2022

Cara Cookland and Trudy Cowan Q&A: We have to fight for each game but we're getting a chance to build

Setback after setback is all DMP Durham Sharks have experienced this season, but the unique environment at the Allianz Premier 15s club means they are continuing to fight and strive for improvements.
18 February 2022

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: 'It's probably been the toughest year in my career'

Injuries have meant the last 12 months have been frustrating for the England international, but she is focused on making 2022 a memorable year for both club and country.
4 February 2022

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.
19 January 2022

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.
14 December 2021

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

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

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

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.
3 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

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

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

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.
1 September 2021

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.
31 August 2021