Women's Rugby

The Stoop to host JAECOO PWR Final until 2029

The Stoop will host the JAECOO PWR Final in 2027, 2028 and 2029 after Harlequins agreed a new three-year deal.

Red Roses confirm 32-player squad for North American WXV tour

England have named a 32-player squad for their upcoming WXV Global Series campaign in North America, with Trailfinders Women centre Megan Jones set to captain the side.

Matt Ferguson returns to RFU with Red Roses

Matt Ferguson returns to the RFU as Red Roses Scrum and Contact Skills Coach, while Andy Holloway extends his England role.

Zoe Harrison converted try in added time wins thriller

Red Roses beat Black Ferns 26-19 to return to winning ways

England returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as Zoe Harrison’s converted try with the clock in the red sealed a thrilling 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.

TRU's 'Ones to Watch' as Red Roses prepare for Black Ferns test

New Zealand are England’s nearest challengers at the top of the world rankings, but TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright has highlighted three 'game changers' that could give the Red Roses the edge.

Sarah Bern is included in England line up for the game against New Zealand

Red Roses make three changes for New Zealand

England make three changes for their WXV clash with New Zealand as Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati start.

From BUCS to Wales: Sean Lynn’s side rediscover the winning habit

Iestyn Rhys-Thomas and Mark Ashcroft combine to look back on Wales’ 50-19 victory over the Springbok Women and tell us why Friday's win felt like another key moment in the coaching journey of Sean Lynn.

Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses as consultant

Shaun Edwards joins the Red Roses as a coaching consultant for the remainder of England’s 2026 WXV Global Series campaign.

England's 39-game winning streak ends in 26-26 draw over Canada

England’s 39-match winning run came to an end as Canada held the Red Roses to a thrilling 26-26 draw at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Fijiana face Hong Kong China in a battle of WXV's comeback teams

Fiji and Hong Kong China meet in the WXV Global Series Challenger after remarkable opening-round comebacks, with both sides eyeing another crucial win.

Meg Jones will lead England against Canada

Red Roses recall Jess Breach and Alex Matthews for Canada clash

Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return as England make nine changes for their WXV Global Series clash with Canada at Sandy Park.

Braxton Sorensen-McGee will start at fullback for Black Ferns

Black Ferns name two debutants for Scotland clash

Black Ferns name Ngano Tavake and Maia Davis as potential debutants in their match-day 23 to face Scotland in Edinburgh.

Go Fiji -Three winners, three statements as WXV Challenger bursts into life in Hong Kong

Fiji complete a stunning comeback, Hong Kong China rally on home soil and the Netherlands dominate as the WXV Global Series Challenger begins in style.

Red Roses flourish in the North West as Lancashire celebrates women’s rugby

Following Elizabeth Cartwright’s preview of England’s WXV opener, TRU reflects on a special afternoon in Salford as the world champions celebrated a 48-15 victory, Holly Aitchison’s 50th cap and Lancashire’s contribution to women’s rugby.

Meg Jones was one of the try scorers for England

Red Roses storm past Australia after early scare

England score seven second-half tries to beat Australia 48-15 in Salford and extend their winning streak to 39 Tests.

England vs Australia: Red Roses begin WXV Global Series as world champions

With the return of some of their World Cup winners, the Red Roses will look to underline their status as the best team on the planet in the new global series.

Red Roses name team for Australia WXV opener

Holly Aitchison wins her 50th England cap as John Mitchell names the Red Roses team to face Australia in the WXV Global Series.

Red Roses name 36-player WXV squad

John Mitchell names a 36-player Red Roses squad led by Megan Jones for WXV Global Series Tests against Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Swys de Bruin exit adds intrigue as South Africa and New Zealand chase England benchmark

Swys de Bruin’s departure from the Springbok Women provides an unexpected backdrop to South Africa’s historic meeting with New Zealand as both teams look to close the gap to those above.

John Mitchell questions smaller ball rugby trial

John Mitchell says the new size 4.5 women’s rugby ball could increase contestable kicking as England prepare for the WXV Global Series.

Sione Fukofuka named Wallaroos head coach

Sione Fukofuka will become Wallaroos head coach in 2027, leading Australia through to the home Rugby World Cup in 2029.

Red Roses name 40-Player WXV squad

John Mitchell names a 40-player Red Roses squad as England begin preparations for the WXV Global Series.

Sione Fukofuka leaves Scotland role

Sione Fukofuka steps down as Scotland women’s head coach due to personal reasons, with Dave Butcher taking interim charge.

Women's Rugby Bodies Join Forces to Untangle the Calendar

BUCS, RFU, PWR and Celtic Challenge align the 2026-27 women’s rugby calendar to ease fixture clashes for young players across club, university and international rugby.

Emily Scarratt takes full-time England role

Emily Scarratt commits to Red Roses as Red Roses Attack Coach for the next Rugby World Cup cycle after Six Nations success.

Saracens beat Trailfinders to win record fourth Premiership Women's Rugby title

Marlie Packer scored twice in her final Saracens appearance as the champions beat Trailfinders 52-14 to claim a record fourth Premiership Women's Rugby title.

Springbok Women confirm Test schedule

Springbok Women confirm 2026 Tests against USA, New Zealand, Italy and Ireland as South Africa face four top-10 teams.

Former Ireland Women's coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61

Former Ireland women’s rugby coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61 after leading Ireland to the 2013 Six Nations Grand Slam.

JAECOO named Premiership Women's Rugby title partner

JAECOO becomes title partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby, with the league rebranded as JAECOO PWR from 2026/27.

RFU agrees new Red Roses contract framework

RFU confirms new Red Roses contract framework to 2030, boosting salaries, full-time deals and support for England women’s rugby.

Bristol Bears sign Ellie Kildunne ahead of 2026/27 season

Bristol Bears Women sign Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne ahead of the 2026/27 season in a major boost for their squad.

?Barbarians Women finalise their squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium to be played on 27th June

Barbarians Women complete squad to face Wales

Barbarians Women finalise their squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium, adding global experience for the June 27 double-header.

Rosie Galligan to leave Saracens

Saracens have confirmed that England second row Rosie Galligan will leave the club at the end of the season.

Harlequins Women sign England back-row Marlie Packer from Saracens ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.

Harlequins sign Marlie Packer

Harlequins Women have confirmed the signing of England back-row Marlie Packer from Saracens ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Amelia Williams Exclusive: Why the Loughborough pathway is helping the promising prop scale new heights

Loughborough Lightning prop Amelia Williams discusses her award-winning season, overcoming injury, England Under-20s and her ambitions for the future.

Jo Yapp has been named head coach of the first British & Irish Lions Women’s Team for the 2027 New Zealand tour.

Jo Yapp named first Lions Women's head coach

Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the first British & Irish Lions Women’s Team ahead of the landmark 2027 tour to New Zealand

John Mitchell says Red Roses are among England's best

John Mitchell said the Red Roses are close to being one of England’s greatest sporting teams after winning another Grand Slam.

England in control again - but defensive cracks a work-on ahead of Grand Slam decider with France

England's commanding win over Italy means the Red Roses now head to France for another Women's Six Nations Grand Slam showdown.

Delaney Burns looks to build on Red Roses comeback after three-year wait

Interview: After earning her first international cap since 2023 against Wales, the Bristol Bears forward will continue in England’s second-row away in Italy.

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