Women's Rugby

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright was invited down to Pennyhill Park by Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to find out how England are preparing for the World Cup.

England may not have tasted defeat since July 2019, but the message from forward Abbie Ward highlights exactly why Simon Middleton’s side are the favourites to win the World Cup in New Zealand.

England head coach Simon Middleton has trimmed the squad to 35 players ahead of the weekend's clash against the United States to be played at Sandy Park.

Ireland centre Sene Naoupu has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Saracens have announced that skipper Lotte Clapp has signed a new deal with the club for the 2022/23 season.

Harlequins have announced that Emily Robinson, Katy Mew, Rosie Dobson and Sheree Cooper have penned new deals with the club ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Saracens have announced that Zoe Harrison, Sarah McKenna and Holly Aitchison have recommitted to the club for the 2022/23 season.

Warriors Women have announced that Wales Women's international Lowri Norkett will join the club ahead of the 2022/23 season of the Allianz Premier 15s.

Hartpury University will visit BUCS Super Rugby champions the University of Exeter in the opening week of the 2022-23 season, whilst Women's National League winners Hartpury face Durham.

Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton has unveiled a 37-player squad for pre-season training ahead of the 2022/23 season.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced an ambitious ten-year strategy to professionalise the Premier 15s.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.

Gloucester-Hartpury have announced the signing of England international prop Maud Muir from Premier 15s rivals Wasps.

Scotland's decision to become professional after the World Cup will takes things up a level so players can pursue rugby as a full-time career.

England has been named as the host country for the 2025 Rugby Women's World Cup.

With the Allianz Premier 15s final on the horizon, Saracens skipper Lotte Clapp talked to TRU about righting the wrongs of last year, how the competition has changed and her international aspirations.

New Zealand have managed to edged out Australia 21-14 in the final to win the Toulouse leg of the Women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Their quest for the Allianz Premier 15s title is the number one priority for Exeter Chiefs co-captain Kate Zackary as exciting opportunities both domestically and internationally lie in wait.

England skipper Emily Scarratt said they are targeting the Rugby World Cup later this year following the Six Nations Grand Slam success.

England extended their dominance as they clinched the Grand Slam in the TikTok Women's Six Nations with a 12-24 win over France at Stade Jean Dauger on Saturday.