Women's Rugby

Hollie Williamson: The self-confessed sevens fanatic who is ready to realise her dream

Interview: After a journey punctuated by several injuries, Hollie Williamson is one of many debutants excited to represent Great Britain Sevens in Dubai this weekend.

British and Irish Lions warn players over breakaway R360 League

British and Irish Lions say R360 players will be ineligible for the 2027 women’s tour.

Abby Dow was part of England's World Cup winning squad

England's Abby Dow retires from rugby at 28

Red Roses wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from professional rugby at the age of 28, bringing an end to a standout international career that delivered major titles and some of the most memorable tries in the women’s game.

Edel McMahon to miss season after knee surgeries, eyes 2026-27 return.

Edel McMahon to miss season after double surgery

Exeter Chiefs Women flanker Edel McMahon will miss the rest of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season and Ireland’s international fixtures as she recovers from two knee operations.

Jodie Ounsley Interview: Changing misconceptions, women’s rugby on the rise, and life as “Fury”

Ounsley, who was part of the BBC’s coverage for the recent Women’s World Cup, continues to be a shining light when it comes to changing perceptions and championing women’s rugby.

Olivia Apps signs for Saracens as injury cover

Saracens Women have announced the signing of Canadian international Olivia Apps as injury cover for the 2025-26 season.

Canada’s McKinley Hunt to step away from Saracens

McKinley Hunt to make Saracens exit

Canadian prop McKinley Hunt has announced she is stepping away from professional rugby with Saracens, following her club and international commitments.

Leicester Tigers' Feury embraces underdog energy in new season

Tess Feury embraces underdog role as Tigers launch new era with fresh faces.

Emily Scarratt retires after 119 caps and 754 points for England.

England's Emily Scarratt announces retirement from rugby

England and Red Roses centre Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from international rugby, ending a remarkable 17-year career.

England forward Bryony Cleall retires after final Saracens game.

Bryony Cleall announces rugby retirement

England international Bryony Cleall has confirmed she will retire from rugby this weekend, bringing down the curtain on a 27-year playing career.

Ellie Kildunne wants her win to show the path to world champion status.

Ellie Kildunne hopes to inspire next generation

Ellie Kildunne says she wants her World Cup triumph to show young female rugby fans “the route to being a world champion".

Red Roses lift the Rugby World Cup Trophy

England win the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

ENGLAND WIN THE 2025 WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP - 2025 World Cup Final - Canada v. England - Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Allianz Stadium; London, England; 27th September 2025.

Redefining Women's Rugby - Transformative World Cup will help game go to next level

Elizabeth Cartwright covered her first Women’s World Cup for TRU, and after attending Saturday’s final, she believes the tournament’s remarkable success has paved the way for the game to grow its fanbase and commercial opportunities.

John Mitchell eyes Women's Lions role after World Cup triumph with Red Rose

England’s John Mitchell open to coaching first women’s Lions while leading Red Roses.

Ellie Kildunne: England now the benchmark following World Cup glory

Ellie Kildunne says England are now the team everyone wants to beat after World Cup win.

England are crowned Women's Rugby World Cup Champions

England 33-13 Canada: Red Roses put on a show to be crowned world champions

England produced a clinical performance to defeat Canada 33-13 in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final at Twickenham.

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u of New Zealand breaks away from Madoussou Fall Raclot of France during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Bronze Final

Black Ferns clinch Bronze in London beating France 42-26

New Zealand finished their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign on a high, defeating France 42–26 in the bronze medal match at Allianz Stadium.

Amy Cokayne eyes redemption in World Cup final after 2021 heartbreak.

Amy Cokayne vows redemption at World Cup Final against Canada

Amy Cokayne admits the memory of England’s last World Cup final defeat has never left her.

RFU aims for lasting legacy with Impact 25 ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

RFU eyes legacy with Women's Rugby World Cup impact

Rugby World Cup president Deborah Griffin says work is already well underway to ensure the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England has a lasting effect.

Zoe Aldcroft says “It’s our time now” ahead of World Cup final clash against Canada

England skipper Zoe Aldcroft believes her team is ready to end over a decade of Women’s Rugby World Cup disappointment when they face Canada in Saturday’s final at Twickenham.

Canada defeated Australia 46-5 in the quater-final

Canada name unchanged side for World Cup final

Canada head coach Kevin Rouet has named an unchanged 23 for Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham.

Meg Jones shortlisted for 2025 World 15s Player Award

England centre Meg Jones has been named on the three-player shortlist for the 2025 World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award.

England v. France - Semi Final 2 : Gallery

England v. France - Semi Final 2, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Ashton Gate Stadium; Bristol

New Zealand v. Canada - Semi Final 1 : Gallery

New Zealand v. Canada - Semi Final 1, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Ashton Gate Stadium; Bristol, England; 19th September 2025

Ellie Kildunne of England scoring her team's fourth try

England beat France 35-17 to lock horns with Canada in World Cup final

England powered into the Women’s Rugby World Cup final with a 35–17 win over France at Ashton Gate, combining clinical finishing with second-half dominance.

Kevin Rouet backs Canada to upset Black Ferns

Canada head coach Kevin Rouet has promised a thriller in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Ashton Gate.

Ugo Monye: 'This might be the most enjoyable World Cup I’ve worked on'

Interview: Monye reflects on the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, looks ahead to the last four, and explains why this tournament has already had an impact both personally and more broadly.

Ellie Kildunne returns for England’s semi-final game against France

England coach John Mitchell has restored Zoe Harrison to the starting fly-half position for the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against France.

Sophie de Goede will be part of Canada's second row

Karen Paquin to earn 50th cap in Canada's unchanged squad

Canada head coach Kevin Rouet has confirmed an unchanged squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final against New Zealand on Friday.

Jorja Miller ruled out of New Zealand’s semi-final vs Canada

Black Ferns lose Jorja Miller for semi-final against Canada

New Zealand loose forward Jorja Miller will miss the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada after suffering an injury.

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Changes are coming for Scotland, but TRU's Gary Heatly has highlighted five young stars who can play big roles in the future.

The incident happened during the quarter-final game between France and Ireland

France's Axelle Berthoumieu has ban cut to nine matches

Axelle Berthoumieu’s suspension for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been shortened to nine matches, after the French international had originally been handed a 12-match ban.

Canada v. Australia - Quarter Final, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Canada v. Australia - Quarter Final, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Ashton Gate Stadium; Bristol, England; 13th September 2025.

Abby Dow of England runs with the ball during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final matc

England crush Scotland 40-8 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Red Roses delivered another statement of intent at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 as they defeated Scotland 40-8 at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Sunday.

Pauline Bourdon Sansus of France kicks the ball clear from a ruck

France survive Ireland onslaught to book semi-final spot

Ireland produced a dream first half but collapsed in the second as France came back from 13 points down to win 18-13 and book their place in the semi-finals in the ongoing Women's Rugby World Cup.

Sophie de Goede of Canada runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Michaela Leonard of Australia

Canada beat Australia 46–5 to reach World Cup semis

Canada stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with a commanding 46–5 victory over Australia at Ashton Gate in Bristol.

Maceala Samboya of South Africa runs with the ball whilst under challenge by Maia Joseph of New Zealand during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quart

Black Ferns crush South Africa 46–17 to reach semis

New Zealand booked their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a dominant 46–17 win over South Africa in Exeter.

Two changes for Scotland ahead of Quarter-Final

Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has named his squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England, making two changes to the starting XV.

Liana Mikaele-Tu'u of New Zealand is tackled by Ruth Campbell (L) and Claire Boles of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match

Black Ferns bring back Du Plessis for quarter-Final vs South Africa

The Black Ferns have named their match-day 23 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, to be held at Sandy Park in Exeter on Saturday.

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