Springbok Women confirm 2026 Tests against USA, New Zealand, Italy and Ireland as South Africa face four top-10 teams.

Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61 after leading Ireland to the 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam.

JAECOO becomes title partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby, with the league rebranded as JAECOO PWR from 2026/27.

RFU confirms new Red Roses contract framework to 2030, boosting salaries, full-time deals and support for England women’s rugby.

Bristol Bears Women sign Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne ahead of the 2026/27 season in a major boost for their squad.

Barbarians Women finalise their squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium, adding global experience for the June 27 double-header.

Saracens have confirmed that England second row Rosie Galligan will leave the club at the end of the season.

Harlequins Women have confirmed the signing of England back-row Marlie Packer from Saracens ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Leicester Tigers Women have confirmed the signing of Wallaroos forward Tabua Tuinakauvadra ahead of the 2026/27 PREM Women’s Rugby season.

Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the first British & Irish Lions Women’s Team ahead of the landmark 2027 tour to New Zealand

John Mitchell said the Red Roses are close to being one of England’s greatest sporting teams after winning another Grand Slam.

Barbarian F.C have confirmed that Susie Appleby and Sarah Hunter will lead the women’s side for the double-header against Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 27 June.

Helena Rowland will win her 50th international cap when England face Italy in Round 4 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made just one change to his starting side for Saturday’s crucial Guinness Women’s Six Nations match away to France

Maud Muir is set to reach a significant milestone this weekend, earning her 50th international cap as England face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, while Demelza Short is in line to make her debut and become Red Rose #269.

England have lost Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling for the rest of the Women’s Six Nations after injuries against Ireland.

Holly Aitchison starts at fly-half as England face Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations opener at Allianz Stadium.

England will host Australia, Canada and New Zealand in September as part of the WXV Global Series in a major home Test schedule.

England head coach John Mitchell has unveiled a 38-player Red Roses squad ahead of the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign.

Megan Jones will lead England into 2026 after being appointed captain of the Red Roses.