Women's Rugby

Marlie Packer will be captaining the side in the title decider against Canada

England change three for for WXV1 title-decider against Canada

England's Red Roses have made three changes to their lineup ahead of the WXV1 championship decider against hosts Canada on Saturday.

Ellie Kildunne scored two tries for England

Red Roses defeat Black Ferns in WXV1 round 2 clash

England's Red Roses secured a 49-31 win over New Zealand's Black Ferns in WXV1 Round 2, showcasing their dominance with nine tries.

Marlie Packer returns to captain England

England change 10 for WXV1 clash against New Zealand

England's Red Roses make 10 changes to starting lineup for WXV 1 match against New Zealand, with Marlie Packer returning as captain.

Ireland secured a tight win over New Zealand in the WXV1 opener

Ireland secure historic 29-27 win over Black Ferns in WXV1 opener

Ireland clinches a dramatic 29-27 victory against the Black Ferns in the WXV 1 opener, sealing the win with a last-minute conversion.

England beat USA with nine-try victory in WXV1 opener

England kick off their WXV1 campaign with a commanding 61-21 win over the USA, scoring nine tries to start the tournament strong.

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

England's WXV 1 title defence kicks off this weekend and Ciara Fearn brings you the latest from the Red Roses camp.

The Gallagher High Performance Academy has supported 26 female coaches since 2023

Gallagher and World Rugby unveil female coaches for 2024 Gallagher High Performance Academy

World Rugby and Gallagher announce 11 female coaches for the Gallagher High Performance Academy ahead of WXV 2024, continuing efforts to elevate women’s coaching in international rugby.

High Demand Sees Over 55,000 Tickets Sold in Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Presale

Over 55,000 tickets were sold during the presale for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, as excitement builds for the event. Fans will have another opportunity to apply for tickets in November.

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Over the next few weeks, a lot of the attention might be on WXV 1 and England as they look to defend their title but the stakes in WXV 3 are extremely high with spots at next year's World Cup up for grabs.

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

Tighthead prop credits the environments at both Scotland and Bristol Bears for her own development as the national side continue to take strides forward.

Marlie Packer will lead England in the upcoming WXV1 campaign

England announce 30-member squad for WXV1

England head coach John Mitchell has named a 30-member squad for the upcoming WXV tournament.

Red Roses only satisfied as wins over France and New Zealand provide valuable lessons

They may have beaten two of the best nations on the planet and done so with minimal fuss but England know there is still room for improvement if they are to become world champions next year.

Marlie Packer scored the opening try for England

England defeat New Zealand 24-12 at Allianz Stadium

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.

Giselle Mather was also the first woman to earn a Level 4 RFU coaching qualification.

Giselle Mather appointed women's head coach of Great Britain Rugby Sevens

Great Britain Rugby Sevens has appointed Giselle Mather as the head coach of their women’s team for the upcoming season.

'You just have to play the game in front of you and not the name or person'

The top two nations in the world collide on Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to flock to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Claire Cruikshank Interview: Women's BUCS Super Rugby 'a really exciting opportunity' to showcase student game

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 complete 14th successive win over France

England warmed up for the WXV1 with a 38-19 victory over Six Nations rivals France at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.

Marlie Packer will be leading England in the WXV1 tournament

England will benefit from toughest pre-season - Marlie Packer

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.

The game will be played on 7th September at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium

Barbarian Women name Charmaine McMenamin as captain for clash against Springbok Women

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.

Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence

The Red Roses head to Vancouver at the end of the month where they will take on USA, New Zealand and Canada in WXV1.

Women's BUCS Super Rugby to launch this season as student game continues to evolve

The seven-team competition is an evolution of the Women’s National League (WNL) and joins the top level of Men’s student rugby as BUCS’ second ‘Super’ level of competition.

Mike Pope has played 86 times for Cornish Pirates

Exeter Chiefs Women name Mike Pope as new backs coach

Exeter Chiefs Women have announced the appointment of Mike Pope as the new backs coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The game will be played at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 7th September

Barbarians Women squad for clash against South Africa unveiled

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.

Twickenham is to be renamed Allianz Stadium from September

England coach John Mitchell says renaming Twickenham to Allianz Stadium is 'only positive'

England head coach John Mitchell expressed a positive outlook on the renaming of Twickenham as his Red Roses prepare to be the first home team to play at Allianz Stadium.

Ellie Kildunne focused on 2025 World Cup after representing Team GB

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 suffer Megan Jones ahead of WXV tournament

England will be without their centre Meg Jones for the upcoming WXV tournament following an ankle injury.

Cape Town’s DHL Stadium will host the game on 7th September

Barbarian Women to face South Africa in September

Barbarian F.C. and the South Africa Rugby Union have announced an exciting rematch between their women’s teams on Saturday, 7 September.

Cohesion, culture and constantly evolving - How John Mitchell is fine-tuning the Red Roses ahead of pivotal year

The next two months mark the start of England’s quest for World Cup glory and Mitchell’s style and approach is only adding to the Red Roses’ status as the best team on the planet.

New Zealand 7s retain women's rugby 7s title in Paris Olympics

New Zealand have successfully defended their Women's 7s title as they defeated their Canada counterparts in the final of the Paris Olympics with a 19-12 margin.

GB beaten by USA in women's rugby sevens quarter-finals

Team GB were left to rue their mistakes as they lost their women's rugby sevens quarter-final 17-7 to USA at Stade de France.

England name eight uncapped players in training squad

England Women's head coach John Mitchell has named a 40-member training squad ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Lilli Ives Campion Interview: The England leader with a bright future

Exclusive: The Under-20s skipper has led her country superbly and after experiencing the Red Roses environment earlier this year, the Loughborough Lightning star is focused on taking the next steps at her own pace.

World Rugby announce schedule of 2024 season of WXV

World Rugby has confirmed the pools and fixtures for the 2024 season of the WXV competition.

The stadium has a capacity of 27,000 spectators

Ashton Gate to host semi-finals of next year's Rugby World Cup

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.

Alisha Joyce-Butchers: Sometimes you need to step back and realise how far you've come

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.

Carmen Castellucci Exclusive: A Spanish gem in the Gloucester-Hartpury circus

The Spanish international wasn't sure how many opportunities she would get when she arrived in the West Country but Castellucci has certainly contributed to the Cherry and Whites reaching another Premiership Women's Rugby final.

Oh Canada! Exciting times ahead for de Goede internationally but for now, her focus is all on Saracens

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.

Sophie Langford Interview: “This is a clean slate - We aim to get to the final no matter the opposition”

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.

Marlie Packer is part of the contracted list

England announce full-time contracts to 32 players

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

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