Women's Rugby

Ireland clinches a dramatic 29-27 victory against the Black Ferns in the WXV 1 opener, sealing the win with a last-minute conversion.

England kick off their WXV1 campaign with a commanding 61-21 win over the USA, scoring nine tries to start the tournament strong.

Over 55,000 tickets were sold during the presale for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, as excitement builds for the event. Fans will have another opportunity to apply for tickets in November.

Over the next few weeks, a lot of the attention might be on WXV 1 and England as they look to defend their title but the stakes in WXV 3 are extremely high with spots at next year's World Cup up for grabs.

Tighthead prop credits the environments at both Scotland and Bristol Bears for her own development as the national side continue to take strides forward.

England head coach John Mitchell has named a 30-member squad for the upcoming WXV tournament.

They may have beaten two of the best nations on the planet and done so with minimal fuss but England know there is still room for improvement if they are to become world champions next year.

England scored four tries as they warmed up for WXV1 tournament with a 24-12 victory over New Zealand in the newly renamed Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

The Head of Performance of Women's Rugby at the University of Edinburgh is hoping the renewed energy behind the league will continue the upward trajectory of the student game.

England warmed up for the WXV1 with a 38-19 victory over Six Nations rivals France at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.

England captain Marlie Packer admitted that the upcoming matches will be one of the toughest pre-seasons she has been part of in her career.

Charmaine McMenamin, a two-time Rugby World Cup champion with the Black Ferns, will captain the Barbarian Women in their clash against the Springbok Women to be played at Cape Town's DHL Stadium on 7th September.

Exeter Chiefs Women have announced the appointment of Mike Pope as the new backs coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Barbarians Women head coach Linda Itunu has confirmed the squad for the upcoming clash against the Springbok counterparts to be played at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 7th September.

England full-back Ellie Kildunne has vowed to fully commit herself to preparing for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup after competing with Team GB’s sevens squad at the Paris Olympics.

England will be without their centre Meg Jones for the upcoming WXV tournament following an ankle injury.

Barbarian F.C. and the South Africa Rugby Union have announced an exciting rematch between their women’s teams on Saturday, 7 September.

England Women's head coach John Mitchell has named a 40-member training squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Bristol Bears home ground Ashton Gate has been confirmed as the venue for hosting the semi-finals of the next year's Women's Rugby World Cup.

Interview: After an injury-hit season last year, the Bristol Bears and Wales star has looked back to her very best. Now Joyce-Butchers is hoping to end the term by helping her side create history in the Premiership Women's Rugby final.