Women's Rugby

England lose Hunt And Talling for Six Nations

England have lost Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling for the rest of the Women’s Six Nations after injuries against Ireland.
13 April 2026

Holly Aitchison starts in Red Roses opener

Holly Aitchison starts at fly-half as England face Ireland in the Women’s Six Nations opener at Allianz Stadium.
9 April 2026

Red Roses to host New Zealand and Canada

England will host Australia, Canada and New Zealand in September as part of the WXV Global Series in a major home Test schedule.
23 March 2026

Red Roses confirm 38-player squad for 2026 Women’s Six Nations

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

Megan Jones named Red Roses captain

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

Black Ferns add Simon Kneebone to Coaching team

Black Ferns complete coaching group with Simon Kneebone joining Whitney Hansen’s staff as set-piece specialist for the next international cycle.
17 March 2026

Marlie Packer awarded OBE in King's New Year Honours

England rugby star Marlie Packer receives OBE for her contribution to the game.
30 December 2025

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach through to the end of 2027.
19 December 2025

Sione Fukofuka appointed Scotland Women head coach

Scottish Rugby have confirmed the appointment of Sione Fukofuka as the new head coach of the Scotland Women’s national team.
17 December 2025

Wallaroos star Faitala Moleka re-signs with Australia

Flyhalf Faitala Moleka commits to Wallaroos as Rugby Australia secures key players.
12 December 2025

British and Irish Lions warn players over breakaway R360 League

British and Irish Lions say R360 players will be ineligible for the 2027 women’s tour.
26 November 2025

Jodie Ounsley Interview: Changing misconceptions, women’s rugby on the rise, and life as “Fury”

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.
30 October 2025

Olivia Apps signs for Saracens as injury cover

Saracens Women have announced the signing of Canadian international Olivia Apps as injury cover for the 2025-26 season.
24 October 2025

McKinley Hunt to make Saracens exit

Canadian prop McKinley Hunt has announced she is stepping away from professional rugby with Saracens, following her club and international commitments.
23 October 2025

England's Emily Scarratt announces retirement from rugby

England and Red Roses centre Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from international rugby, ending a remarkable 17-year career.
21 October 2025

Bryony Cleall announces rugby retirement

England international Bryony Cleall has confirmed she will retire from rugby this weekend, bringing down the curtain on a 27-year playing career.
10 October 2025

Ellie Kildunne hopes to inspire next generation

Ellie Kildunne says she wants her World Cup triumph to show young female rugby fans “the route to being a world champion".
4 October 2025

Redefining Women's Rugby - Transformative World Cup will help game go to next level

Elizabeth Cartwright covered her first Women’s World Cup for TRU, and after attending Saturday’s final, she believes the tournament’s remarkable success has paved the way for the game to grow its fanbase and commercial opportunities.
30 September 2025

John Mitchell eyes Women's Lions role after World Cup triumph with Red Rose

England’s John Mitchell open to coaching first women’s Lions while leading Red Roses.
29 September 2025

Black Ferns clinch Bronze in London beating France 42-26

New Zealand finished their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign on a high, defeating France 42–26 in the bronze medal match at Allianz Stadium.
27 September 2025