Women's Rugby

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.

Last month, Sophie de Goede captained her nation to victory against world champions New Zealand but having returned to club duties, the Saracens back-row is targeting domestic success.

Langford is one of Exeter’s rising stars but if her breakout season is to end with a Premiership Women’s Rugby final, the Chiefs will have to exact their revenge on Gloucester-Hartpury.

The Rugby Football Union has awarded 32 England Women's players with full-time contracts for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Scotland scrum-half Sarah Law has announced her decision to retire from professional rugby.

Exclusive: The lifelong Saracens fan has had a breakthrough year whilst also playing her part in an exciting England Under-20s squad.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England will be hosting France and New Zealand in September ahead of the WXV1 tournament.

Saracens came up with a strong second half performance as they sealed a 31-17 victory over Bristol Bears in the final of the Allianz Cup at Shaftesbury Park.