Women's Rugby

Matt Ferguson returns to RFU with Red Roses

Matt Ferguson returns to the RFU as Red Roses Scrum and Contact Skills Coach, while Andy Holloway extends his England role.
30 September 2026

Red Roses beat Black Ferns 26-19 to return to winning ways

England returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as Zoe Harrison’s converted try with the clock in the red sealed a thrilling 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.
26 September 2026

TRU's 'Ones to Watch' as Red Roses prepare for Black Ferns test

New Zealand are England’s nearest challengers at the top of the world rankings, but TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright has highlighted three 'game changers' that could give the Red Roses the edge.
25 September 2026

Red Roses make three changes for New Zealand

England make three changes for their WXV clash with New Zealand as Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati start.
24 September 2026

England's 39-game winning streak ends in 26-26 draw over Canada

England’s 39-match winning run came to an end as Canada held the Red Roses to a thrilling 26-26 draw at Sandy Park in Exeter.
19 September 2026

Red Roses recall Jess Breach and Alex Matthews for Canada clash

Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return as England make nine changes for their WXV Global Series clash with Canada at Sandy Park.
17 September 2026

Black Ferns name two debutants for Scotland clash

Black Ferns name Ngano Tavake and Maia Davis as potential debutants in their match-day 23 to face Scotland in Edinburgh.
17 September 2026

Go Fiji -Three winners, three statements as WXV Challenger bursts into life in Hong Kong

Fiji complete a stunning comeback, Hong Kong China rally on home soil and the Netherlands dominate as the WXV Global Series Challenger begins in style.
15 September 2026

Red Roses storm past Australia after early scare

England score seven second-half tries to beat Australia 48-15 in Salford and extend their winning streak to 39 Tests.
12 September 2026

Red Roses name team for Australia WXV opener

Holly Aitchison wins her 50th England cap as John Mitchell names the Red Roses team to face Australia in the WXV Global Series.
10 September 2026

Red Roses name 36-player WXV squad

John Mitchell names a 36-player Red Roses squad led by Megan Jones for WXV Global Series Tests against Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
7 September 2026

Swys de Bruin exit adds intrigue as South Africa and New Zealand chase England benchmark

Swys de Bruin’s departure from the Springbok Women provides an unexpected backdrop to South Africa’s historic meeting with New Zealand as both teams look to close the gap to those above.
3 September 2026

John Mitchell questions smaller ball rugby trial

John Mitchell says the new size 4.5 women’s rugby ball could increase contestable kicking as England prepare for the WXV Global Series.
12 August 2026

Sione Fukofuka named Wallaroos head coach

Sione Fukofuka will become Wallaroos head coach in 2027, leading Australia through to the home Rugby World Cup in 2029.
11 August 2026

Red Roses name 40-Player WXV squad

John Mitchell names a 40-player Red Roses squad as England begin preparations for the WXV Global Series.
4 August 2026

Women's Rugby Bodies Join Forces to Untangle the Calendar

BUCS, RFU, PWR and Celtic Challenge align the 2026-27 women’s rugby calendar to ease fixture clashes for young players across club, university and international rugby.
31 July 2026

Emily Scarratt takes full-time England role

Emily Scarratt commits to Red Roses as Red Roses Attack Coach for the next Rugby World Cup cycle after Six Nations success.
22 July 2026

Springbok Women confirm Test schedule

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

Former Ireland Women's coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61

Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61 after leading Ireland to the 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam.
27 June 2026

JAECOO named Premiership Women's Rugby title partner

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