Saracens, known as the 'wolfpack,' will take on 'dark horses' Trailfinders in the Premiership Women’s Rugby final at the Stoop on Sunday. Saracens are favorites, having never lost to Trailfinders, but the debutant Trailfinders recently upset defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the semi-final.
Ealing Trailfinders have sensationally knocked out three-time defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the Premiership Women's Rugby semi-finals, setting up a final clash with Saracens on June 28. Saracens narrowly defeated Exeter 40-38 in their semi-final.
Saracens will play Ealing Trailfinders in the Premiership Women's Rugby final on June 28, after Trailfinders sensationally knocked out three-time defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury. Saracens narrowly beat Exeter 40-38 in their semi-final.
Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) is exploring expansion, with several clubs expressing interest. Key discussions revolve around travel implications for non-professional players and the potential to strengthen international competition.
Jo Yapp, former England captain and current RFU women’s pathway head, appointed as the first head coach for the British & Irish Lions women’s tour to New Zealand in 2027, aiming to lead a combined team from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales against the Black Ferns in three Tests.
England secured their eighth successive Six Nations crown with a hard-fought 29-21 victory over France, demonstrating resilience and quality despite significant adversity. The win highlighted individual brilliance and team resolve, earning praise for maintaining excellence at the highest level.
Red Roses are reaping rewards of investment with call for others to follow their lead to increase jeopardyA world record winning streak stretched to 36 matches, no defeats in the Six Nations since 2018 and none at all since the 2022 Rugby World Cup final: England’s dominance of women’s rugby is undeniable but is it bad for the game?Before addressing that question as England prepare for their penultimate 2026 Six Nations match against Italy in Parma on Saturday, another needs to be answered – why are the world champions so dominant? The simple answer is the investment made by the Rugby Football Union. Of course the big player pool and talent play a huge part but they have been able to develop professionally since full-time contracts were announced in 2018. Alongside they have invested in marketing, getting sponsorships and gradually building crowds by showcasing the team across the country. Continue reading...
Premiership Women's Rugby will introduce a 10-point plan next season to increase female coaches at international level, addressing a situation where only one top-10 nation (New Zealand) is currently led by a woman. The scheme includes financial investment, training programmes, and potential minimum standards for female coaches at clubs. Research with the RFU produced a 100-page report on diversifying coaching in the women's game.
ABD Rugby'nin (USAR) trans kadınları kadınlar liginden men eden politika güncellemesi, sporcular ve taraftarlar arasında yoğun tepkilere yol açtı. Topluluk, yasakları aşmak ve kapsayıcı bir ortamı sürdürmek için seçenekleri değerlendiriyor.
New Zealand storm to 40-5 drubbing in QueenslandThird loss out of three for Australia in Pacific FourNew Zealand consigned the Wallaroos to a third Pacific Four wooden spoon with their 30th consecutive victory over Australia’s women. The Black Ferns preserved their 32-year undefeated record with a 40-5 win in Queensland on Saturday night.Siokapesi Palu scored Australia’s lone try in a typically inspirational captain’s display, but New Zealand’s six-tries-to-one drubbing followed up the Wallaroos’ 24-0 loss to Canada and 33-12 loss to the USA in the round-robin tournament featuring four of women’s rugby’s top eight sides. Continue reading...
Hong Kong women's rugby sevens head coach Andy Vilk says his team are benefiting from their rivalry with Thailand ahead of this year's Asian Games. The team failed to win at their home Sevens tournament for the first time in three years, drawing with eventual champions Denmark and losing to Thailand, but Vilk emphasized the importance of the rivalry that saw Hong Kong beat Thailand 7-5 to win bronze at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou.
