Women's Rugby

Wales name side to test World Cup credentials against New Zealand

Wales have named Carys Phillips as their captain as they launch their Women's World Cup campaign on Wednesday in Dublin against a team head coach Rowland Phillips describes as one of the "perennial favourites".
8 August 2017

Hosts Ireland name team for Women's World Cup opener against Australia

Women's Rugby World Cup hosts Ireland have named their side for the opening Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Australia in Dublin on Wednesday.
8 August 2017

Bill Beaumont expects highly competitive and exciting Women's World Cup

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the upcoming Women's World Cup has all the credentials to become one of the most successful edition in the history of the tournament.
8 August 2017

World Rugby announces broadcasters for Women's World Cup

World Rugby has released the list of broadcasters for the Women's Rugby World Cup that is scheduled to be played between 9th and 26th August in Ireland.
4 August 2017

Foley expects Ireland to be tested

Former Ireland international Rosie Foley believes it will be a difficult task for her country to lift the Women’s World Cup next month, but she is confident that they can go far at this tournament.
2 August 2017

Claire Molloy to lead Ireland in Women's World Cup

Ireland have confirmed Bristol loose forward Claire Molloy as the captain for the upcoming Rugby Women's World Cup.
2 August 2017

Niamh Briggs to miss Ireland's Women's World Cup campaign

Ireland's Women's World Cup campaign has been dealt a major blow with their skipper Niamh Briggs ruled out of the tournament with an injury.
31 July 2017

Purdy confident of England success

World Cup Winner Claire Purdy on England's chances, striking the right balance between youth + experience & the contract debate.
26 July 2017

Niamh Briggs eyes home World Cup victory for Ireland Women

Ireland Women's captain Niamh Briggs is hoping to capitalise on the home advantage during the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off next month.
25 July 2017

Carys Phillips pleased with Wales' preparations ahead of Women's World Cup

Wales Women's team hooker Carys Phillips expressed satisfaction on her team's preparations ahead of the 2017 World Cup that will be played in Ireland in August.
24 July 2017

England announce 28-member squad for Women's World Cup

England Women have named a 28-member squad for the upcoming 2017 World Cup to be played in Ireland in August.
1 July 2017

Japan emerges victorious in Women's Sevens Series Qualifying tournament

Japan came up with a four try performance as they defeated South Africa by 10-22 in the final in Hong Kong and secure a berth in the Women's Sevens series.
7 April 2017

Japan, South Africa and Belgium reach top position on day one of Women's Sevens Series Qualifying

The World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Qualifying kicked-off on Thursday in Hong Kong with Japan, Belgium and South Africa topping the respective pools.
7 April 2017

BUCS Womens Rugby Championship Final Highlights 2017

Twickenham hosted the 2017 BUCS Womens Rugby Championship Final, where the University of Edinburgh were outright winners 48 - 5 against last years finalists Northumbria University.
3 April 2017

Lloyd and Gaffney star as Edinburgh secure BUCS Championship

Hat-tricks from Rhona Lloyd and Megan Gaffney helped Edinburgh clinch the Women’s BUCS Championship after a convincing 48-5 victory over Northumbria.
31 March 2017

BUCS Women's Championship Final: University of Edinburgh v Northumbria University

Ahead of the BUCS Women’s Championship trophy final on Thursday at Twickenham, we profile and preview Edinburgh and Northumbria
29 March 2017

Northumbria and Edinburgh set for all Northern final

Northumbria and Edinburgh will meet in next week’s BUCS Championship Women’s Final at Twickenham after victories over Cardiff Met and Durham in the last four.
23 March 2017

England Women clinch Grand Slam with 34-7 win over Ireland

England Women came up with a dominating second half performance as they sealed a 7-34 win over Ireland in the final encounter of the Women's Six Nations championship in Dublin to clinch a Grand Slam title.
19 March 2017

England Women make one change for Ireland clash

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made a solitary change to the line-up that will face Ireland in the final round of Women's Six Nations tournament.
17 March 2017

Hartpury, Loughborough, Exeter and Bath reach the last four

BUCS Super Rugby Champions Hartpury College are through to the semi-finals of the BUCS Championships after a last gasp victory over Leeds Beckett.
9 March 2017