England Women's

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.
1 April 2021

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.
24 March 2021

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.
17 March 2021

World Rugby launches global tournament for women's competition

World Rugby has announced the launch of a new annual three-tier global competition for women's game that is due to begin in 2023.
16 March 2021

Gill Burns MBE: A trailblazer for the women’s game and challenging the status quo

Talking Rugby Union continues to celebrate Women’s History Month and we were lucky enough to hear from Gill Burns MBE on International Women’s Day.
10 March 2021

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.
5 March 2021

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.
1 March 2021

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.
10 February 2021

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.
29 January 2021

Rugby World Cup 2021 scheduled unveiled

World Rugby has unveiled the fixtures for the 2021 Rugby World Cup that will be hosted in New Zealand.
29 January 2021

Charlie Beckett Column: Why #ICare

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.
20 January 2021

Rachael Burford Exclusive: Postponement of Women’s Six Nations presents window of opportunity

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?
15 January 2021

World Cup 2021 Squad Selector: Which Red Roses are in the frame?

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...
6 January 2021

Jess Breach Exclusive: “Having time on the ball allows me to do what I like to do best"

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.
1 January 2021

Harrison and Rowland duel will be key battle in World Cup year

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.
24 December 2020

Katy Daley-Mclean "one of the greats" as Red Roses legend announces international retirement

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.
18 December 2020

England Women fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean announces retirement from international rugby

England Women fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.
18 December 2020

England’s men and women are on the march…and they show no signs of stopping

With Eddie Jones’ side ramping up their preparations for their clash with Wales and the Red Roses reflecting on being number one in the world, can anyone halt England’s progression?
24 November 2020

Draws for Rugby World Cup 2021 announced

The draws for the 2021 edition of Rugby World Cup scheduled to be played between 18th September and 16th October has been revealed.
20 November 2020

“I had a gut feeling we'd be playing France!” – Red Roses react to World Cup draw

Following the draw for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright heard from England head coach Simon Middleton and Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter.
19 November 2020