Women's Rugby

England went on to claim the inaugural WXV1 title as they defeated New Zealand 33-12 in the final of the competition in Auckland.

England skipper Marlie Packer and wing Abby Dow are among the four nominees for the World Rugby's women's player of the year award.

Marlie Packer will be captaining the 30-player squad of England as they head to New Zealand for the inaugural WXV tournament to kick-off later this month.

Helena Rowland and Ellie Kildunne scored two tries each as England Women dominated Canada with a 50-24 win in the first of the two-game series in Exeter on Saturday.

The upcoming weekend heralds the commencement of the Allianz Cup, with Exeter Chiefs launching their title defense against Worcester Warriors at the Sixways Stadium on Friday night.

The BBC has declined to broadcast the upcoming matches featuring the Red Roses against Canada, despite being offered the rights at no cost.

World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union have unveiled the venues for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup to be played in England.

Saracens have confirmed the inclusion of Mouritz Botha and Duncan Taylor in the coaching panel ahead of the 2023/24 season.

England will be locking horns with Australia in the inaugural's women's international rugby tournament that will kick-off on 20th October.

The fixtures for the 2023/24 season of the Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby has been announced.

Ireland have confirmed the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new head coach of women's side.

Ireland Women's captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Premier 15s, the top women's rugby competition, has been rebranded as Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) and is set to embark on a 10-year plan aimed at advancing women's rugby in England.

Black Ferns head coach Allan Bunting has named six debutants in the squad ahead of the O'Reilly Cup clash with Australia scheduled on Thursday in Brisbane.

History beckons for one of Gloucester-Hartpury or Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final but the overlap of their university rugby programmes certainly adds an extra dimension to Saturday's big dance.

Exclusive - With aspirations to go to the Olympics and represent England at the 2025 World Cup, Jones is hoping a new chapter with Leicester Tigers can help her achieve her ambitions.

After suffering a serious ACL injury which ruled her out for the whole of Saracens' title-winning campaign last season, Gregson has played an integral role in the champions reaching the play-offs once again.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach of the All Blacks and Black Ferns.

What the future for Wasps Women will look like remains an unknown but captain Liz Crake explains how the club are helping the players plan their next moves in the game.

France centre Gabrielle Vernier has been named TikTik Women’s Six Nations player of the Championship.