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Joe Harvey

Since beginning work as a freelance sports journalist in 2018, Joe has contributed to numerous publications across the world. With a passion for men’s and women’s rugby, he has extensive knowledge of the sport’s development in North America and of Major League Rugby. He contributes to RugbyPass alongside other freelance commitments.

'We are going to do great things': Spain's Pena signs new Harlequins deal

Spain captain Claudia Pena has signed a new deal with Premiership Women's Rugby club Harlequins. 

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
05 Jun 2026, 8:10

'Incredibly proud' Ireland and Gloucester Hartpury prop Perry announces retirement

Ireland and Gloucester Hartpury prop Ellena Perry will call time on her rugby career at the conclusion of this Premiership Women's…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
05 Jun 2026, 3:56

'I could be playing for Barnes': Ellie Kildunne sheds light on club future

England full-back Ellie Kildunne has revealed that she does not currently know where she will be playing her club rugby next seaso…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
05 Jun 2026, 2:33

Ex-Ireland captain and Canada front-row among Exeter departures list

Former Ireland captain Edel McMahon and Canada hooker Emily Tuttosi are among the seven players leaving Exeter Chiefs at the end o…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
04 Jun 2026, 9:42
Interview

Shaunagh Brown: 'If you think that, you don’t know what you’re talking about'

Shaunagh Brown believes that Jo Yapp is the “best person” to lead the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women’s Team against …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
04 Jun 2026, 8:24

'It is a huge statement of intent': Loughborough recruit five internationals for 2026/27

Loughborough Lightning have announced the signing of five Canada internationals in a move that the team's head coach, Nathan Smith…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
04 Jun 2026, 4:00

Eloise Webb: 'My immediate instinct was to opt out'

Eloise Webb revealed that she nearly turned down the Springbok Women's Sevens when she was asked to join the team for the HSBC SVN…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
04 Jun 2026, 3:18

Bristol re-sign trio of club stalwarts as preparations for next season continue

Bristol Bears have confirmed the retention of club stalwarts Rownita Marston-Mulhearn, Holly Phillips and Jenny Herring ahead of t…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
04 Jun 2026, 1:51

Canada call up PWR reinforcements for SVNS finale in Bordeaux

Canada Women's Sevens have called in reinforcements from Premiership Women's Rugby for the HSBC SVNS World Championship finale in …

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
03 Jun 2026, 9:32

Former Canada second row announces 'bittersweet' retirement

Retiring Exeter Chiefs second row Abby Duguid has described her decision hang up her boots at the end of this season as 'bitterswe…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
03 Jun 2026, 8:57

'It's our last chance': Leicester eye first win of the season in East Midlands derby

Leicester Tigers have one more chance to end the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season with a win.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
03 Jun 2026, 7:46

PWR Cup: Groups and fixtures for 2026/27 confirmed

Fixtures for the 2026/27 edition of the PWR Cup have been confirmed by Premiership Women's Rugby.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
03 Jun 2026, 4:00

'I'm gutted to be leaving': Ellie Kildunne to exit Harlequins after five years

England Red Roses full-back Ellie Kildunne said she is "gutted" to be leaving Harlequins at the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premiers…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
02 Jun 2026, 9:05

Highly influential Bok scrum-half to miss USA Test series

South Africa Women will be without Nadine Roos for their two-match Test Series against the USA Women's Eagles in July.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
02 Jun 2026, 7:14

Leicester recruit Dutch-born France international prop Lindelauf

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of Dutch-born France international prop Coco Lindelauf ahead of next season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
02 Jun 2026, 4:50

'Hugely important' Skeldon pens new deal to stay with Bears

Scotland hooker Lana Skeldon has re-signed with Bristol Bears to stay in the West Country for a fourth season.

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
02 Jun 2026, 3:01

Dan Murphy: Gloucester Hartpury got 'monkey off the back' with Trailfinders defeat

Gloucester Hartpury's Head of Rugby, Dan Murphy, stated that his team's first defeat in almost 18 months is a "monkey off the back…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
02 Jun 2026, 2:22

'I'm incredibly happy': England prop re-signs with Gloucester Hartpury

Dual international prop Mackenzie Carson has signed a new contract at Kingsholm Stadium to extend her stay with Gloucester Hartpur…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
01 Jun 2026, 8:57
Opinion

PWR Round 17 talking points: What does Gloucester Hartpury's stumble mean?

After a two month slumber Premiership Women's Rugby returned for Round 17. Good things often come to those who wait. We definitely…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
01 Jun 2026, 8:16

Tuinakauvadra to join Leicester as Rugby Australia allow players to make PWR moves

Tabua Tuinakauvadra spearheads a "select group" of Wallaroos that Rugby Australia have allowed to join Premiership Women's Rugby c…

Joe Harvey
Joe Harvey
01 Jun 2026, 4:31
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