Women's Rugby

'The first reflection is 'wow!' - Detysha Harper on stunning Harlequins win and life back in Manchester

Exclusive: You don't have to rewind the clock back very far to a time when Sale's place in Premiership Women's Rugby looked in serious doubt but Harper believes victory over Harlequins highlights the journey the Sharks are on.

LJ Lewis Exclusive: Red Roses success gives us lots of good things to signpost our players to

The England U20s head coach chats to TRU's Ben King about unearthing the next generation of stars, the impact of a home World Cup in 2025 and the quality that lies within university rugby.

The tournament will kick-off on 18th November

TNT Sports signs multi-year deal to stream Premiership Women's Rugby

UK pay-television broadcaster TNT Sports has signed a landmark multi-year agreement to live stream more than 20 matches broadcast live in the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby.

England beat New Zealand 33-12 to claim inaugural WXV1 title

England went on to claim the inaugural WXV1 title as they defeated New Zealand 33-12 in the final of the competition in Auckland.

England's Marlie Packer and Abby Dow nominated for World Rugby women's player of the year

England skipper Marlie Packer and wing Abby Dow are among the four nominees for the World Rugby's women's player of the year award.

Marlie Packer to lead England in the inaugural WXV tournament

Marlie Packer will be captaining the 30-player squad of England as they head to New Zealand for the inaugural WXV tournament to kick-off later this month.

Abby Dow Exclusive: The opportunity of WXV, why Ealing 'feels like home' and moving forward with the Red Roses

After a whirlwind 18 months, England's speedster is looking forward to a number of fresh starts both on the international and domestic stage.

England Women dominate Canada with 50-24 win in Exeter

Helena Rowland and Ellie Kildunne scored two tries each as England Women dominated Canada with a 50-24 win in the first of the two-game series in Exeter on Saturday.

Allianz Cup : Round 1 - Preview

The upcoming weekend heralds the commencement of the Allianz Cup, with Exeter Chiefs launching their title defense against Worcester Warriors at the Sixways Stadium on Friday night.

England Women's games against Canada fails to find a TV broadcaster

The BBC has declined to broadcast the upcoming matches featuring the Red Roses against Canada, despite being offered the rights at no cost.

Twickenham Stadium will be one of the venue for the tournament

Cities and venues for Rugby World Cup 2025 announced

World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union have unveiled the venues for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup to be played in England.

Duncan Taylor has been named as the new Backs Coach

Saracens Women unveil coaching panel ahead of 2023/24 season

Saracens have confirmed the inclusion of Mouritz Botha and Duncan Taylor in the coaching panel ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Three-tier women's rugby competition to kick-off in October

England will be locking horns with Australia in the inaugural's women's international rugby tournament that will kick-off on 20th October.

The new season will kick-off in the opening weekend of 17-19 November

Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby fixtures unveiled

The fixtures for the 2023/24 season of the Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby has been announced.

Scott Bemand has worked with England Women's side as an attack coach

Scott Bemand appointed Ireland Women's head coach

Ireland have confirmed the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new head coach of women's side.

Nichola Fryday has played 34 Tests for Ireland

Ireland captain Nichola Fryday announces retirement from international rugby

Ireland Women's captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

'I did get fed up but now I absolutely love it' - How university rugby allowed Sophie Bridger to recapture her enjoyment for the sport

Following the announcement of her signing for three-time Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Saracens, Sophie Bridger spoke to Joe Harvey about her time winning BUCS and English titles in Gloucester.

The next season's league will feature 10 teams

Premier 15s relaunched as Premiership Women's Rugby

Premier 15s, the top women's rugby competition, has been rebranded as Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) and is set to embark on a 10-year plan aimed at advancing women's rugby in England.

Black Ferns will be facing Wallaroos on Thursday night in Brisbane

Black Ferns announce squad ahead of Test against Wallaroos

Black Ferns head coach Allan Bunting has named six debutants in the squad ahead of the O'Reilly Cup clash with Australia scheduled on Thursday in Brisbane.

'It was a Hartpury v Exeter final in BUCS too' - Why university rugby is a key theme in this year's Allianz Premier 15s finale

History beckons for one of Gloucester-Hartpury or Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final but the overlap of their university rugby programmes certainly adds an extra dimension to Saturday's big dance.

Meg Jones Interview: 'My main aim is to go to Paris - Then I want to try and come back for the home World Cup'

Exclusive - With aspirations to go to the Olympics and represent England at the 2025 World Cup, Jones is hoping a new chapter with Leicester Tigers can help her achieve her ambitions.

'I cried my eyes out' - Sydney Gregson on injury despair to another Premier 15s semi-final

After suffering a serious ACL injury which ruled her out for the whole of Saracens' title-winning campaign last season, Gregson has played an integral role in the champions reaching the play-offs once again.

Ella Lovibond Interview: 'We are managing our emotions and getting ready to embrace the big game atmosphere'

Bristol Bears Women are aiming to go one step further than last year by reaching the Allianz Premier 15s final - and have been simulating the atmosphere of Kingsholm to try and get an edge over Gloucester-Hartpury.

'We need to make sure that this is the message that we're sending - Rugby is for everybody'

This year’s HSBC World Sevens Series has seen an amplification in showcasing women in sport both on and off the pitch, with the World of Opportunity Programme a main driver.

Liz Crake Interview: 'I think the girls are just trying to feel confident about where they are going to go next year'

What the future for Wasps Women will look like remains an unknown but captain Liz Crake explains how the club are helping the players plan their next moves in the game.

Marlie Packer features in the team of the tournament

Gabrielle Vernier named Women's Six Nations player of championship

France centre Gabrielle Vernier has been named TikTik Women’s Six Nations player of the Championship.

'You have to see it to be it' - The Allianz Premier 15s returns this weekend and Sale Sharks aren't going anywhere

After Sale were offered a conditional place to compete in next season’s Premier 15s, Vicky E Irwin is determined to continue growing the game in the North-West.

Gallagher is the Official Partner of Women in Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025

Gallagher named official partner of Women's Rugby, WXV and Rugby World Cup 2025

World Rugby has announced Gallagher as the official partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025.

John Mitchell was England's defence coach between 2018 and 2021

John Mitchell named new England Women's head coach

The Rugby Football Union has announced the appointment of John Mitchell as the new head coach of the England Women's side.

'We weren’t curtain raisers. It was all about us' - Red Roses end Middleton era on the highest of highs

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright reflects on the experience of watching the Red Roses at Twickenham as England clinched another Six Nations Grand Slam title in front of a record crowd.

‘We have taken massive steps’: Scotland’s women striding cautiously into a promising future post-Six Nations

Scotland concluded their Six Nations campaign with successive victories and the positivity amongst the squad is hopefully a good indication going forward.

Women's Six Nations: England clinch Grand Slam after 38-33 win over France

England managed to overcome a second half fightback from France as they sealed a 38-33 win in the final round of the tournament at Twickneham Stadium to claim the Grand Slam in the Six Nations tournament.

Sarah Beckett Exclusive: ‘To show people that believed in me that it was worth it - that’s important to me‘

England's Sarah Beckett tells Imogen Ainsworth about her journey from World Cup heartbreak to another Grand Slam decider.

England coach Simon Middleton is eyeing another Grand Slam triumph

England coach Simon Middleton backs Ireland to improve

England head coach Simon Middleton has backed Ireland to improve further despite their recent defeat at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

Marlie Packer scored a try before leaving the field injured

Match Centre: Women's Six Nations: Ireland 0-48 England

England have blanked out Ireland 48-0 as they maintained their hope of Grand Slam in the ongoing Women's Six Nations tournament with a dominating victory at Musgrave Park on Saturday.

'She is just such a good human being' - Tributes paid as hard working and determined Helen Nelson reaches 50 Scotland caps

Nelson will win her 50th cap at the weekend and ahead of her milestone occasion, TRU's Gary Heatly heard from those who know the Scotland international best.

BUCS Women's National League Final: Hartpury beat Exeter to go back-to-back

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