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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.

Twelve players have accepted full-time contracts

Welsh Rugby Union announces first female full-time professional contracts

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

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.

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.

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.

Simon Middleton has become the first women's team coach to win World Rugby Coach of the Year.

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.

Australia celebrates the Cup Win on day two of the Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 women's competition

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.

Lisa Cockburn has played 22 Tests for Scotland

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.

England Women's head coach Simon Middleton

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.

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.

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.

Simon Middleton has been in charge of England Women's side since 2015

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.

Sarah Hunter led England to another victory

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.

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.

Simon Middleton's side completed another convincing win

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.

Non-playing Reserve Column – There was an intense focus when Smith stepped out

After spending a weekend watching the rugby, Joe Harvey takes a further look at England’s 69-3 win over Tonga, as well as the Red Roses’ win over the All Blacks and Twickenham train station.

Marlie Packer will start at openside for England

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.

Poppy Cleall captains Red Roses for the first time as they prepare to face New Zealand

Poppy Cleall gets the chance to lead her England side out on Sunday as they look to record back-to-back wins over New Zealand.

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.

Sarah McKenna on England’s World Cup bid, combining playing with coaching and an important autumn ahead

In an exclusive chat with TRU, the Saracens full-back looks ahead to the short-term and long-term future for England as Simon Middleton’s side prepare to face New Zealand.

Inside the University of Exeter pathway and why it is benefitting the Red Roses

England face world champions New Zealand on Sunday at Sandy Park and the Exeter influence is wider than just the venue for this opening autumn international.

The RFU is expecting the showpiece event to boost the economy by £156.25m

England's bid for 2025 World Cup receives government backing

England's bid for the 2025 World Cup has received a shot in the arm after receiving the backing from government.

Shaunagh Brown will be part of England's squad for the autumn internationals

England to bid for 2025 Rugby World Cup

The Rugby Football Union has announced that they will be bidding for the hosting rights of the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.

Shaunagh Brown will also be part of the panel

British & Irish Lions form committee to explore feasibility of women's team

The British and Irish Lions have announced the formation of a 13-member committee to explore the feasibility of a Women's team.

England Women name 40-member training squad for autumn internationals

England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-member training squad ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals.

Bristol and Saracens Women have maintained their winning streak

Allianz Premier 15s : Round 4 - Review

The fourth round of the Allianz Premier 15s saw Bristol Bears Women and Saracens Women maintain their winning streak while Loughborough Lightning, Exeter Chiefs Women and Harlequins also had victories.

Giselle Mather: “I am proud of our fighting mentality but there is a lot more to come from Wasps

Without a host of internationals at her disposal, the Wasps Women's boss is pleased with her side’s start to the Allianz Premier 15s campaign + she also discusses the competitiveness of the women’s top-flight.

University Rugby is strengthening its status within professional pathways - and it is only going in one direction

With BUCS Super Rugby kicking off this week and the university game clicking back into life, the recognition this level of the sport is receiving is only increasing.

Northampton Saints announce new partnership with Loughborough University on women's rugby

Northampton Saints have announced partnership with Loughborough University as they have allied themselves to create a combined women's team.

A women’s Lions tour is ‘just another opportunity to grow the game’

Harlequins' Rachael Burford and Worcester's Stef Evans continually strive to break down barriers within the sport and the prospect of a women's Lions tour excites the Allianz Premier 15s duo.

The tournament will be played on 13, 19 and 25 September

Schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier unveiled

World Rugby has announced the schedule for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe qualifier that will be played in Italy.

Emily Scarratt is set to miss the autumn internationals for England

England vice-captain Emily Scarratt undergoes surgery on broken leg

England's preparation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup has been a dealt a blow as vice-captain Emily Scarratt underwent surgery on her broken leg.

Portia Woodman has returned to squad after securing a Olympics gold medal

Black Ferns announce 34-member squad for series against England and France

Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore has confirmed a 34-member squad for the upcoming end of the year series against England and France.

Heather Fisher has been capped 27 times for England Women and 81 times for England Sevens

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher announces retirement

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher has announced her retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Natasha Hunt: Gloucester-Hartpury are building both in the Allianz Premier 15s and further down the rugby pyramid

Combining her role with captaining Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s and coaching the university side in the BUCS National League, Natasha Hunt exclusively spoke to TRU about the pathway the club are providing.

Chloe Rollie has made 15 appearances for Harlequins Women

Scotland fullback Chloe Rollie makes exit from Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women have confirmed that Scotland fullback Chloe Rollie has parted ways with the Allianz Premier 15s club.

France women to face South Africa and New Zealand in autumn internationals

France women will be locking horns with their New Zealand and South Africa counterparts during the autumn international campaign.

Donna Rose has made 17 appearances for Saracens Women

Donna Rose to remain with Saracens for 2021/22 season

Saracens Women have confirmed that prop Donna Rose will be remaining with the club for the 2021/22 season.

May Campbell has played 68 times for Saracens Women

May Campbell signs new deal with Saracens Women

May Campbell becomes the latest Saracens Women player to commit her immediate future with the club.

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