Women's Rugby

Opening with a victory as well as the player of the match award was the dream start to the Women's Six Nations for Alisha Butchers and 12 months on from a low point in her career, she is feeling positive about the future.

The opening round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations saw England and France register convincing wins over Scotland and Italy respectively while Wales edged out Ireland.

Cerys Hale turns 29 on April 4th and the Wales tighthead prop would love an early birthday present to come in the shape of beating Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday.

The Worcester Warriors prop has shaved off her hair in order to raise money for Macmillian and support her mother after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Paul Westgate’s side completed part one of what could be a memorable season whilst the University of Exeter ended the campaign with a league and cup double on BUCS Big Wednesday.

After experiencing some ups and downs along the way, Scotland made it through to the Rugby World Cup for the first since 2010.

The Welsh international, who plies her trade for Saracens, spoke to TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright about the introduction of professional contracts by the WRU and why this is just the start of their journey.

The Welsh Rugby Union have awarded their first ever female full-time professional contracts.

The Red Roses are heading into a World Cup year with confidence coursing through their veins, but it is not just on the pitch where positive strides have been made.

The Women’s Rugby Association (WRA) will act for Premier 15s players, plus Waterman also reflects on another strong year for the Red Roses.

South Africa have dominated the World Rugby’s Men’s Team of the Year with five players featuring in the elite list.

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has been declared the winner of World Rugby Coach of the Year award.

Madison Ashby scored a double as Australia edged out Fiji 15-5 to win the Dubai leg of the Women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second successive time.

Worcester Warriors Women have announced the signing of Scotland international Lisa Cockburn from DMP Durham Sharks with immediate effect.

England Women ran a 14-try riot as they trounced the United States 89-0 in their autumn internationals fixture at Sixways Stadium.

Meet rugby player Jodie Ounsley, the trailblazer who is profoundly deaf and continues to break down barriers within women's sport both on and off the pitch.

The USA lock spoke to Joe Harvey about her move to Worcester Warriors, working full-time from afar and coming up against the Red Roses on Sunday.

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has challenged his side to make history as they trounced Canada 51-12 in their latest autumn internationals fixture at The Stoop on Sunday.

Debutant wing Heather Cowell, Sarah Bern and Claudia McDonald scored two tries apiece as England Women overpowered Canada 51-12 at The Stoop on Sunday.

Ahead of England’s encounter with Canada at the Stoop, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens teammates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis who are facing one another on Sunday afternoon.