Jess Hayden

Freelance rugby journalist and women’s sport consultant having worked for World Rugby, British & Irish Lions, The Times, The Sunday Times, Guardian and RugbyPass. She writes about both men's and women's rugby, with a particular specialism in the women's game. Jess is RugbyPass' resident women's rugby columnist based in the UK. @_JessHayden

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Proper investment in women's rugby is about more than just money

Despite no professional contracts, Ireland out-performed Wales at the weekend due to much better preparation and player developmen…

Jess Hayden

12 Apr, 11:27

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Proper investment in women's rugby is about more than just money

Despite no professional contracts, Ireland out-performed Wales at the weekend due to much better preparation and player developmen…

Jess Hayden

12 Apr, 11:27

Torrid weekend in France for Wales Women shows huge failings at WRU

At Swansea University, I was part of the same rugby club as current Wales Women Cara Hope, Natalia John, Robyn Lock and Courtney K…

Jess Hayden

05 Apr, 6:37

Women's Six Nations Fantasy XV

The Women's Six Nations kicks off this weekend with England hosting Scotland and RugbyPass has chosen a Fantasy XV of players to w…

Jess Hayden

30 Mar, 12:41

'I literally just turned to my Mum and said 'I could do that. I could rock on that pitch right now!'

Shaunagh Brown looked at me strangely when I said she reminded me of Mr Benn, the book and cartoon character that used to occupy a…

Jess Hayden

22 Mar, 13:00