Women's Rugby

After an 82-year absence, rugby – returned with aplomb to the Olympic Games as the pool stages of the Women’s Sevens tournament began at the Deodoro Stadium.

A spirited second half performance from Great Britain women's team helped them overcome Brazil by a margin of 29-3 in their opening game of the Rio Olympics 2016 on Saturday.

Great Britain captain Emily Scarratt expressed confidence over her team's ability to achieve success at the upcoming Rio Olympics.

The Rugby Football Union is all set to introduce professional player contracts for women’s rugby in England with a total of 48 contracts to be offered in the next season.

Zack Henry admits Great Britain aren’t feeling any pressure

Cardiff Metropolitan University faced Northumbria University in the BUCS Women's Rugby Union final at Twickenham. The match ended 20 - 5 to Cardiff, winning their 10th BUCS title.

Cardiff Met clinched their 10th BUCS Women’s Championship title as they beat Northumbria 20-5 at Twickenham.

Ahead of the BUCS Women’s Championship trophy final on Wednesday at Twickenham, we profile and preview Cardiff Met and Northumbria.

England Women's bid for the Six Nations grand slam fell short on Friday night as they were beaten 17-12 by France at Stade de la Rabine.

England's women matched their male counterparts in making it four wins from four Six Nations games on Saturday.

England Women made it three Six Nations wins from as many matches as they beat Ireland 13-9 at Twickenham to top the table.

The Champions were made to fight hard for their victory, only securing a win with a try on the last play of the game.

Sian Williams has become Wales' first full-time professional female rugby player.

A Harriet Millar-Mills inspired performance saw England cruise to a 32-0 Women's Six Nations victory over Scotland in Cumbernauld.

Games between these local rivals are usually close, hard fought affairs and despite the score line, this game engaged the supporters until the final minute.

Richmond were crowned Women Premiership champions following a commanding 28-17 victory over Saracens in the league's inaugural play-off final.

Local side Police have become the first team to win consecutive Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens titles after beating Wardens 26-10 in the final at Lawaqa Park.

Defending champions Police and Aussie Pearls have maintained their chances of retaining their titles at the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens by winning through to the semi-finals of the women's and men's competitions respectively.

If defending champions Police are going to prevail at this year's Bayley's Fiji Coral Coast Sevens - held next week - then they are going to have their work cut out.

Worcester push Bristol out of the play offs to ensure their place in the semi-final with a dominate, but tense performance.