Analysis
Why Exeter Chiefs have already staked a place in top four race
Last season Exeter Chiefs missed out on the Premiership Women’s Rugby semi-finals by just two points.
Joe Harvey
10 Nov 2025, 9:57
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Joe Harvey
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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.
Opinion
Three talking points from Round 3 of the 2025/26 PWR season
Every weekend Premiership Women’s Rugby has been essential viewing win the 2025/26 season's opening gambit.
Joe Harvey
10 Nov 2025, 4:24
Austerberry hails 'outstanding' Saracens ahead of Bristol clash
Saracens Director of Women’s Rugby, Alex Austerberry, branded his team’s win against Harlequins as “outstanding”.
Joe Harvey
07 Nov 2025, 2:30
Lightning hope added 'grit' can take them back to the top four
Loughborough Lightning hope that a newfound grit could send the club back to the Premiership Women’s Rugby semi-finals.
Joe Harvey
07 Nov 2025, 1:30
Interview
Lucy Packer: 'I’d tend to avoid people. Now I’m more in the middle.'
Over the past three years England and Harlequins scrum-half Lucy Packer has seen plenty of change in herself.
Joe Harvey
06 Nov 2025, 6:42
Interview
Sophie Hopkins aims to bring 'why not' attitude back from year in France
Sophie Hopkins admits there are a few pangs of envy at not being in England after the Red Roses’ Women’s Rugby World Cup win.
Joe Harvey
06 Nov 2025, 2:00
Five Women’s Rugby World Cup stars set to light up SVNS this season
At the end of November the new HSBC SVNS season will get underway when the world descends on Dubai.
Joe Harvey
05 Nov 2025, 8:38
Shalaya Valenzuela named Canada's top Indigenous female athlete
Canadian sevens star Shalaya Valenzuela has been named her country’s top Indigenous female athlete.
Joe Harvey
05 Nov 2025, 3:53
Three talking points from Round 2 of the 2025/26 PWR season
Last week was a celebration of the new Premiership Women’s Rugby season. And Round 2 was when we got into the real nitty gritty …
Joe Harvey
03 Nov 2025, 3:43
Interview
Abi Burton: 'I have to remind myself of that journey I have been on'
After winning a Women’s Rugby World Cup your 06:15 alarm takes some getting used to. That is the reality for Abi Burton.
Joe Harvey
30 Oct 2025, 1:30
Opinion
Three talking points from Round 1 of the 2025/26 PWR season
One month after England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup success the latest season of Premiership Women’s Rugby got underway.
Joe Harvey
27 Oct 2025, 6:21
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald: ‘I’m excited to see the momentum of the World Cup’
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald has very much enjoyed riding the wave of England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup win.
Joe Harvey
23 Oct 2025, 8:44
2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby preview: Predictions, key players and more
Tomorrow night the latest season of Premiership Women’s Rugby will begin.
Joe Harvey
23 Oct 2025, 5:29
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Interview
Sophie de Goede: 'We had a couple of moments where we all had a vent'
Sophie de Goede is honest that Canada’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat has kept her up at night.
Joe Harvey
22 Oct 2025, 5:40
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Interview
Aoife Wafer: 'PWR has the best players in the world in one league.'
Aoife Wafer admits that she is not one for sitting still. In the weeks since Ireland’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup exit, she …
Joe Harvey
21 Oct 2025, 6:34
England legend Emily Scarratt lands new role after announcing retirement
Two-time Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby.
Joe Harvey
21 Oct 2025, 2:01
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Interview
Rhona Lloyd ‘exited’ to be back in PWR after finding fulfilment again
Rhona Lloyd is looking forward to enjoying her rugby again when she lines up for Sale Sharks this season.
Joe Harvey
17 Oct 2025, 6:06
Five young English stars to look out for in Premiership Women’s Rugby
Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025/26 season starts on Friday 24 October with a clash between Harlequins and Loughborough Lightning.
Joe Harvey
13 Oct 2025, 8:42
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Bryony Cleall retires as PWR Cup champion with win over Harlequins
On Saturday afternoon former England prop Bryony Cleall retired from rugby with a PWR Cup final win.
Joe Harvey
13 Oct 2025, 4:25
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Harlequins in 'good spot' ahead of the return of World Cup stars
Harlequins head coach Ross Chisholm believes his PWR Cup squad’s performances will put pressure on the club’s returning intern…
Joe Harvey
09 Oct 2025, 10:06