The Sale Sharks Women’s defence coach is back in the North-West and working alongside his best friend - and his passion for the region and the game burns brighter than ever.
Exeter Chiefs Women flanker Edel McMahon will miss the rest of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season and Ireland’s international fixtures as she recovers from two knee operations.
Ounsley, who was part of the BBC’s coverage for the recent Women’s World Cup, continues to be a shining light when it comes to changing perceptions and championing women’s rugby.
Canadian prop McKinley Hunt has announced she is stepping away from professional rugby with Saracens, following her club and international commitments.
The 21-year-old says she is ‘very thankful’ to be a part of the reformed England Students Women’s programme as one of Leicester’s new recruits looks to the future with optimism.
After adding another university title to their list of honours, Gloucester-Hartpury turn their attention to the showpiece prize - a third successive Premiership Women’s Rugby crown.
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.
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.
