Women's Rugby

Flo Long Exclusive: “My mum is the kindest person and the rugby community is being really supportive”

The Worcester Warriors prop has shaved off her hair in order to raise money for Macmillian and support her mother after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
24 March 2022

Nottingham enter BUCS Super Rugby play-off on cloud nine after pulsating Vase win

Paul Westgate’s side completed part one of what could be a memorable season whilst the University of Exeter ended the campaign with a league and cup double on BUCS Big Wednesday.
24 March 2022

The 24 hours which saw Scotland’s Women reach the Rugby World Cup

After experiencing some ups and downs along the way, Scotland made it through to the Rugby World Cup for the first since 2010.
1 March 2022

Georgia Evans Interview: "I want young girls to see there is a chance for them to play for Wales”

The Welsh international, who plies her trade for Saracens, spoke to TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright about the introduction of professional contracts by the WRU and why this is just the start of their journey.
19 January 2022

Welsh Rugby Union announces first female full-time professional contracts

The Welsh Rugby Union have awarded their first ever female full-time professional contracts.
12 January 2022

Women's rugby has shone over the last 12 months so what can the game achieve in 2022?

The Red Roses are heading into a World Cup year with confidence coursing through their veins, but it is not just on the pitch where positive strides have been made.
22 December 2021

Danielle Waterman Interview: It is important that players are appropriately supported

The Women’s Rugby Association (WRA) will act for Premier 15s players, plus Waterman also reflects on another strong year for the Red Roses.
14 December 2021

South Africa dominate World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year

South Africa have dominated the World Rugby’s Men’s Team of the Year with five players featuring in the elite list.
8 December 2021

Simon Middleton named World Rugby Coach of the Year

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has been declared the winner of World Rugby Coach of the Year award.
7 December 2021

Australia beat Fiji 15-5 in final to win Dubai leg of Women's World Rugby Sevens Series

Madison Ashby scored a double as Australia edged out Fiji 15-5 to win the Dubai leg of the Women's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second successive time.
6 December 2021

Worcester Warriors Women sign Scotland international prop Lisa Cockburn

Worcester Warriors Women have announced the signing of Scotland international Lisa Cockburn from DMP Durham Sharks with immediate effect.
3 December 2021

England Women thrash USA 89-0 to extend winning streak

England Women ran a 14-try riot as they trounced the United States 89-0 in their autumn internationals fixture at Sixways Stadium.
22 November 2021

Team GB and Sale star Jodie Ounsley: 'Talking about my journey gives me strength to help others'

Meet rugby player Jodie Ounsley, the trailblazer who is profoundly deaf and continues to break down barriers within women's sport both on and off the pitch.
21 November 2021

Alycia Washington Exclusive: Reflection, sacrifice & coming home to Worcester

The USA lock spoke to Joe Harvey about her move to Worcester Warriors, working full-time from afar and coming up against the Red Roses on Sunday.
19 November 2021

Simon Middleton wants England to 'mark themselves in history'

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has challenged his side to make history as they trounced Canada 51-12 in their latest autumn internationals fixture at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

England Women overpower Canada with 51-12 win

Debutant wing Heather Cowell, Sarah Bern and Claudia McDonald scored two tries apiece as England Women overpowered Canada 51-12 at The Stoop on Sunday.
15 November 2021

Clubmates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis meet on international stage

Ahead of England’s encounter with Canada at the Stoop, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens teammates Hannah Botterman and Alex Ellis who are facing one another on Sunday afternoon.
13 November 2021

England Women complete double over New Zealand with record win

England Women continued their impressive run as they completed a double over their New Zealand counterparts with a record 56-15 win in Northampton.
8 November 2021

Poppy Cleall to lead England against New Zealand

England number eight Poppy Cleall will lead the side for the first time as they face New Zealand in a rematch in Northampton on Sunday.
6 November 2021

England Women dominate New Zealand with 43-12 victory

England have made a strong statement ahead of next year's World Cup as they thrashed Black Ferns 43-12 in the autumn international opener in Exeter.
1 November 2021