Louise McMillan: 'It was probably one of the toughest moments.'
Captaining Saracens to the PWR Cup final has been an unexpected source of joy for Louise McMillan.
Interview
Joe Harvey
09 Oct 2025, 7:14
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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.
Sophie de Goede: ‘The momentum we’ve built is worth celebrating’
In her first social media post since Canada lost the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final Sophie de Goede said that defeat is “g…
Joe Harvey
08 Oct 2025, 9:34
Five PWR players whose stock rose at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Across the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup a host of players enjoyed landmark performances on the biggest stage of all.
Joe Harvey
08 Oct 2025, 3:59
Top five Premiership Women’s Rugby transfers for 2025/26
There are just over two weeks until the latest Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign gets underway when Harlequins host Loughboroug…
Joe Harvey
07 Oct 2025, 9:05
Amy Rule: 'We talked about the stages of grief'
Amy Rule and the Black Ferns used the grief of their semi-final defeat to fuel their Bronze Final victory over France.
Joe Harvey
01 Oct 2025, 4:52
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: RugbyPass’ team of the tournament
On Monday morning RugbyPass brought you the alternative team of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Today we bring you the complet…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
01 Oct 2025, 3:36
‘We’re not going to give up’ – Canada aim to return stronger in 2029
In the wake of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat to England, Canada have promised to come back stronger in the fut…
Joe Harvey
29 Sep 2025, 9:55
'The greatest teammate of all time' - Demant praises Woodman-Wickliffe impact
Ruahei Demant knows Portia Woodman-Wickliffe better than most. But even she struggled to sum up the impact of the 34-year-old on t…
Joe Harvey
28 Sep 2025, 7:50
‘I hope you won’t forget them’ – Rouet calls for Canada legacy
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet did not mince his words after his team's 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat to England's R…
Joe Harvey
28 Sep 2025, 5:24
Bunting 'proud' of Black Ferns after Bronze Final victory
Allan Bunting said he was “proud” of his Black Ferns team after they claimed bronze at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with…
Joe Harvey
27 Sep 2025, 9:07
Sophie de Goede - the generational talent living up to the hype
It was hardly a surprise on Monday morning when World Rugby announced that Canada’s Sophie de Goede had been nominated for Women…
Joe Harvey
26 Sep 2025, 9:48
France make three changes for Bronze Final encounter with Black Ferns
There have been three changes to France’s starting XV ahead of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match with New …
Joe Harvey
25 Sep 2025, 4:28
Asia Hogan-Rochester: 'There’s still so much to give from this team'
Coming into the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final there is a sense that Canada are still to play their best rugby at the tourna…
Joe Harvey
25 Sep 2025, 2:03
Recent history: What happens when the Red Roses play Canada?
On Saturday afternoon England will meet Canada for a shot at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup glory.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
23 Sep 2025, 10:39
'Both teams are fun to watch' - Rouet expects fireworks in Canada semi-final
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has said he is “excited” for his team’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with New Ze…
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2025, 8:57
'We know we are underdogs' - France accept status ahead of Red Roses showdown
France have accepted their underdog status ahead of taking on tournament hosts England in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-…
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2025, 8:04
‘I’ve never fallen so hard’ – How Canada’s Julia Schell reacted to Shania Twain message
Julia Schell did not know how to respond when she found out that Shania Twain had sent a message of support to Rugby Canada.
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2025, 5:52
Recent history: What has happened the last three times England played France?
It has been seven and a half years since England’s Red Roses last lost to France.
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2025, 3:56
‘Let’s go girls!’ – Canada receive superstar endorsement ahead of semi-final
Ahead of Canada’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, country megastar Shania Twain has thrown her su…
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2025, 10:24
Recent history: How the last three meetings between Canada v New Zealand played out
Friday night’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final encounter between Canada and New Zealand is set to be a colossal clash.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2025, 9:08
Has Holly Aitchison played her way into the Red Roses' starting side?
In England’s dazzling 40-8 quarter-final win against Scotland few shone brighter than Red Roses fly-half Holly Aitchison.
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2025, 5:51
'I feel incredible' - Dow credits teammates after 50th Red Roses try
Abby Dow credited her teammates after she scored her 50th international try in England’s 40-8 win over Scotland.
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2025, 17:10
Mitchell brands Red Roses as 'terrific' as they secure semi-final in style
John Mitchell branded the Red Roses as "terrific" as they sauntered past Scotland to claim a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-f…
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2025, 15:12
'They know how to win' - Corrigan wary for Black Ferns semi-final
Alysha Corrigan expects a stern challenge from the Black Ferns when Canada face them in a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-fina…
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2025, 3:08
Rouet and Tessier buoyed by first half performance against Australia
Kévin Rouet believes that his Canada team had their best performance of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup as they knocked Austra…
Joe Harvey
13 Sep 2025, 13:32
Florence Symonds: 'It was daunting for me thinking about a Rugby World Cup'
The sight of Florence Symonds’ slicked back hair, high ponytail and scrunchie has become a regular sight at the 2025 Women’s R…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
11 Sep 2025, 23:44
Rouet urges Canada to shift mindset as quarter-final team is named
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has made three changes to his starting team ahead of their 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-fin…
Joe Harvey
11 Sep 2025, 6:02
'We can score tries in many ways' - Rouet heaps praise on Canada ahead of quarters
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet said he was proud of his side after they finished top of Pool B at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World C…
Joe Harvey
09 Sep 2025, 7:28
Beukeboom enjoys 'surreal' afternoon as Canada enter quarter-finals on high
Tyson Beukeboom could not believe that she had become the most capped player in Canadian history.
Joe Harvey
09 Sep 2025, 6:16
Top five performers from 2025 Rugby World Cup pool stage
At the end of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup pool stages RugbyPass has looked at which players have stood out for their teams.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
09 Sep 2025, 5:38
'We've got to be smarter' - Bemand left looking for more from Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand was left rueing missed opportunities as his side lost 40-0 to New Zealand in their final Pool C ga…
Joe Harvey
07 Sep 2025, 16:15
Ireland's Monaghan and Higgins 'disappointed' with Black Ferns loss
In the lead up to Ireland’s 40-nil loss to New Zealand there was so much promise for Sam Monaghan and her teammates.
Joe Harvey
07 Sep 2025, 16:14
Who will replace Ellie Kildunne at full-back in the World Cup quarter-finals?
Last night it was confirmed that Ellie Kildunne was ruled out of England’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Sco…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
07 Sep 2025, 6:04
Wallaroos left feeling 'mixed emotions' after pushing Red Roses to the limit
There were varied feelings in the Wallaroos changing room after their 47-4 loss to England’s Red Roses in their final Pool A gam…
Joe Harvey
07 Sep 2025, 0:34
'It’s the stickiest we’ve been' -Red Roses see room for improve in quarter-finals
John Mitchell branded the Red Roses’ performance as “clunky” after his side’s 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton.
Joe Harvey
06 Sep 2025, 13:24
Canadian legends hail Beukeboom ahead of landmark international appearance
Aaron Carpenter is “excited” for Tyson Beukeboom to break his all-time Canadian caps record this weekend at the 2025 Women’s…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
05 Sep 2025, 7:44
'I love the kind of leader that she is' - Rouet praises Beukeboom ahead of record weekend
When Canada take to the field this weekend against Scotland in their final Pool B game history will be made.
Joe Harvey
04 Sep 2025, 9:20
Mel Bosman: 'We need to put a lot of points on the board'
Somehow Mel Bosman managed to remain calm as the USA Women’s Eagles drew 31-31 with Australia last Saturday night.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
04 Sep 2025, 6:52
Beukeboom to hit major milestone as Canada look to top Pool B
Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped player of all-time against Scotland in their Pool B decider at the 2025 Women…
Joe Harvey
04 Sep 2025, 2:00
McKinley Hunt: 'We are not thinking much beyond Scotland next week'
McKinley Hunt maintained that Canada are taking things one game at a time after her side secured a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup …
Interview
Joe Harvey
31 Aug 2025, 8:11
Cunningham 'proud' of his Fiji side in Scotland defeat
Ioan Cunnigham said he was proud of his Fiji side after their 29-15 loss to Scotland.
Interview
Joe Harvey
31 Aug 2025, 0:58
Rachel Malcolm pays tribute to past players as Scotland reach quarter-finals
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm credited past players after her side wrapped up quarter-final qualification at the 2025 Women’s …
Interview
Joe Harvey
31 Aug 2025, 0:54
Canada see room for improvement after dominant Wales win
Canada head coach Kevin Rouet hopes to address his team’s high turnover rate after their 42-0 win over Wales.
Interview
Joe Harvey
30 Aug 2025, 8:02
Player Comparisons: Canada impress despite errors against Wales
Canada won their eighth game in a row against Wales in emphatic fashion at Salford Community Stadium. So it is no surprise that th…
Analysis
Joe Harvey
30 Aug 2025, 7:00
Asinate Serevi: 'We’re all human beings. We all have feelings'
Fiji would have loved to just focus on rugby in the second week of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. But they could not.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
28 Aug 2025, 9:58
Rouet makes six Canada changes for Wales clash in Manchester
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has made six changes to his starting line-up to take on Wales in his side’s second game of the 20…
Joe Harvey
28 Aug 2025, 2:52
Charli Jacoby: 'We're here chasing outcomes. Chasing wins'
Even just one week into the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup it feels as though Charli Jacoby has been everywhere this tournament.
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Aug 2025, 10:15
Sophie de Goede: 'I'm growing every game and feeling more confident'
Supporters got to see Canada’s Sophie de Goede back on the biggest stage in her team’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup victory …
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Aug 2025, 2:21
Rachel Ehrecke: 'I play for more than the fear of failure'
It has been a long wait for Rachel Ehrecke to take part in her first Women’s Rugby World Cup. Three years ago the 25-year-old wa…
Interview
Joe Harvey
24 Aug 2025, 8:40
'What an amazing atmosphere to be in' - Jones lauds home support after Sunderland win
Meg Jones stood at the Stadium of Light at full-time and just beamed. The Red Roses centre had enjoyed perhaps the best game of he…
Interview
Joe Harvey
24 Aug 2025, 6:34
'It feels great' - Schell reacts to her six-try outing in York
Julia Schell had scored three tries across her first 26 international appearances. Against Fiji in Canada’s 2025 Women’s Rugby…
Joe Harvey
23 Aug 2025, 17:50
Yapp credits 'clinical' Wallaroos after record Samoa victory
Jo Yapp has credited Australia's downpour of first-half tries for helping her side to a 73-0 win over a helpless Samoa in their op…
Joe Harvey
23 Aug 2025, 8:30
'We can't get bogged down by this defeat' - Hope Rogers reflects on Eagles loss
After experiencing 69-7 loss to England’s Red Roses, USA Women’s Eagles prop Hope Rogers has her sights set on her team’s …
Interview
Joe Harvey
23 Aug 2025, 4:14
Why 2025 could be Canada's year at the Rugby World Cup
From being like water (we'll come to that later) to having world class players across the pitch, Canada have done everything they …
Opinion
Joe Harvey
23 Aug 2025, 2:15
'The only thing we talked about was momentum' - Eagles recognise key area for improvement
The USA Women’s Eagles lamented their inability to capitalise on momentum following a 69-7 loss to England in the 2025 Women’s…
Joe Harvey
23 Aug 2025, 1:14
'We were truly heartbroken': Elissa Alarie on Canada's World Cup motivation
Elissa Alarie recounts the 2022 semi-final defeat to England that has fuelled Canada ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
21 Aug 2025, 9:02
'We relish pressure': Rosie Galligan targets home World Cup glory
To make her first World Cup three years ago, she had already upset the odds. In 2019, just months after making her Red Roses debut…
Interview
Joe Harvey
14 Aug 2025, 6:03
Abbie Ward: The 'wild ride' of becoming a mum in-between two World Cups
There is a different feel for Abbie Ward coming into the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. She has played at two previous editions o…
Interview
Joe Harvey
13 Aug 2025, 8:48
Zoe Aldcroft on England goals: 'We want to be unstoppable'
Zoe Aldcroft will lead her country at the 2025 Rugby World Cup on home soil and was the first name rattled off the 32-player World…
Joe Harvey
07 Aug 2025, 5:04
Come Back Queen Abi Burton: 'I knew in my heart that I’d get here at some point'
A come back of all come backs. When the last Women’s Rugby World Cup was happening, Abi Burton had only just begun to walk again…
Interview
Joe Harvey
01 Aug 2025, 5:52
What a difference three years makes: Mo Hunt on 'emotional' World Cup selection
A World Cup winner in 2014 and starting scrum-half in the 2017 final, Natasha Hunt's Red Rose's future was uncertain three years a…
Interview
Joe Harvey
25 Jul 2025, 3:13
How do England deal with the pressure of a home World Cup?
John Mitchell's England side is settled and have their sights set on the tournament opener against the USA at Sunderland’s Stadi…
Joe Harvey
25 Jul 2025, 2:46
From Wales to Fiji: Ioan Cunningham- 'It was time for something new'
Appointed as Fijiana XVs boss three months after his three year tenure with Wales came to an end, the 42-year-old has relished the…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
23 Jul 2025, 4:48
Babalwa Latsha: 'You can come from nothing but that doesn’t mean you are nothing.'
Babalwa Latsha is preparing to take part in a second Rugby World Cup with a South Africa team that have made strides to improve on…
Interview
Joe Harvey
22 Jul 2025, 2:53
Karen Paquin: 'I needed time off after the World Cup and the Olympics'
Karen Paquin knows a thing or two about getting ready for a Rugby World Cup. But there is something different about this one. At t…
Interview
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2025, 5:16
A disappointing end: Where do Australia and USA go after heavy Pacific Four defeats?
At the end of the Pacific Four Series supporters of the Wallaroos’ and USA Women’s Eagles can be forgiven for feeling a little…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
27 May 2025, 8:34
Landmark first USA Rugby contracts awarded ahead of RWC 2025
At this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, the USA Women’s Eagles players can call themselves professional for the first time.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
20 May 2025, 5:51
Sophie de Goede: Returning from injury with 'edge and physicality'
It was almost like the world stopped spinning when Sophie de Goede announced that she had torn her ACL. In one fell swoop, the inj…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
07 May 2025, 1:23
Hope Rogers: Owning the 'best loosehead in the world’ ambition
For as long as Hope Rogers can remember, she has strived for perfection. Since the USA Women’s Eagle was 16, she has honed her c…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
01 May 2025, 13:00
Tom Pittman: 'From C’Chartres into an Eagles squad... it's going to be an eye-opener'
After a season in the French fifth division, Tom Pittman could be calling himself a Test match player this July.
Joe Harvey
27 Apr 2025, 1:18
Perris-Redding: 'The moment I'm hit with a tackle bag I’ll shed a tear of happiness'
It was in the final throes of Sale Sharks’ end-of-season win over Bristol Bears last June that Georgie Perris-Redding lay on the…
Joe Harvey
24 Apr 2025, 5:28
Why world number two side Canada are fundraising for RWC 2025
“When was the last time Canada won a world championship at a sport where ice was not involved?” It is a question asked by Rugb…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2025, 1:54
Tess Feury on 'huge step forward for USA Rugby'
Tess Feury believes that the USA's Test match series ahead of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will prepare the team better than e…
Interview
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2025, 7:52
Women's Elite Rugby: What happened in an enthralling opening round?
The fledgling professional women’s league in the United States of America is comprised of six teams and will play a 13-week regu…
Joe Harvey
26 Mar 2025, 4:37
Giselle Mather: 'It’s no longer weird to see a female coaching'
Every aspect of Giselle Mather’s rugby career has seen her break down barriers. As a player Mather was just the 35th Red Rose, b…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2025, 6:32
Lotte Sharp: 'Going into my fifth final, it feels special this year'
Lotte Sharp has played in every single one of Saracens’ PWR final squads to date. Over the past 11 years, the 30-year-old has re…
Interview
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2025, 5:22
Emilie Bydwell: 'We were an anomaly...now they can genuinely see this as a career path'
To celebrate International Women's Day, RugbyPass are sharing a series of exclusive interviews with the six female head coaches on…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
10 Mar 2025, 3:03
Charlie Woodman: Wearing the number one shirt in homage to her father
It was not long ago that Charlie Woodman was thinking about walking away from rugby entirely. A year on and her outlook is much di…
Interview
Joe Harvey
21 Feb 2025, 6:24
Kapeli Pifeleti: 'That’s pretty much the only reason I left'
Kapeli Pifeleti describes his departure from Saracens as “inevitable”. Making 53 appearances in almost six years at StoneX Sta…
Interview
Joe Harvey
16 Feb 2025, 0:34
'I’ll prove you wrong': How Laetitia Royer overcame RWC 2021 heartbreak
Forced to watch on as her international teammates finished fourth overall in New Zealand from the injury reserve list, it is now h…
Interview
Joe Harvey
11 Feb 2025, 8:10
World Cup dream driving Exeter's Canadian star Taylor Perry
Three years after a serious knee injury ended her participation in New Zealand before it had begun, Taylor Perry is determined to …
Interview
Joe Harvey
04 Feb 2025, 3:54
Nia Toliver, the 'rugby mercenary' lighting up the SVNS Series
In the second leg of the new HSBC SVNS campaign, the 26-year-old was the driving force of Emilie Bydwell’s USA Eagles as the tea…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
14 Jan 2025, 2:12
'I still have a lot of ambition': Cam Dodson keeping Scotland dream alive
On the latest leg of his whirlwind rugby career, Cam Dodson is aiming for promotion to the Top 14 with Béziers.
Interview
Joe Harvey
10 Jan 2025, 11:44
USA's Olivia Ortiz on life in the PWR and her aims for RWC 2025
USA Eagles’ Olivia Ortiz is hoping to recapture her 2024 form ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. An influential figure…
Interview
Joe Harvey
10 Jan 2025, 2:52
Leicester Tigers’ Claire Gallagher: 'Canada changed my career plan'
Leicester Tigers’ Claire Gallagher credits playing international rugby with changing the course of her career. Before winning he…
Interview
Joe Harvey
28 Dec 2024, 5:37
USA building 'depth and pressure' under Sione Fukofuka
Following a promising first year in charge, Sione Fukofuka knows his USA team must keep improving on the road to Women's Rugby Wor…
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Dec 2024, 10:00
USA’s McKenzie Hawkins: ‘We have belief that we can win games'
Whether it was a spirited first-half display against England or narrow losses against France and Ireland, it is clear that the Wor…
Interview
Joe Harvey
24 Dec 2024, 6:02
Beast Beauty Brains Bear: The Ilona Maher effect in action at Bristol
Ilona Maher arrived in the West Country to plenty of fanfare. It’s not hard to work out why. With over eight million followers a…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
19 Dec 2024, 1:38
Krissy Scurfield's bittersweet Olympics: ‘The most challenging time of my career’
While the Loughborough Lightning wing left Paris with a silver medal in her luggage, Scurfield had to watch as her teammates almos…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
03 Dec 2024, 5:58
Izaiha Moore-Aiono: 'I wasn’t expecting an international call-up'
Izaiha Moore-Aiono made his Samoa debut nearly a year on from being inspired to pick up a rugby ball again.
Interview
Joe Harvey
17 Nov 2024, 3:42
USA captain Kate Zackary: 'To get where we have gotten to is huge'
Kate Zackary is proud of what her USA team achieved at WXV 1 despite not picking up a win at the tournament.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
07 Nov 2024, 3:28
'I didn’t have a heartbeat for just under 20 seconds. I pretty much died'
Powered by Alex Corbisiero’s words of wisdom and fresh from a Major League Rugby sabbatical, Luke Green is hoping to put a turbu…
Interview
Joe Harvey
25 Oct 2024, 2:03
Women’s Elite Rugby looking to send USA Eagles to the next level
President of Women’s Elite Rugby Dr Jessica Hammond-Graf discusses the new competition which will kick off in 2025.
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
24 Oct 2024, 7:42
USA Sevens: 'That long-spoken about rugby giant seems to be waking'
After attending her first women’s rugby game ever at the Olympic Games, the businesswoman, investor and philanthropist felt comp…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
23 Sep 2024, 4:31