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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.

Shaunagh Brown: 'It can get boring to win by so much so often'
Former England prop Shaunagh Brown is certain that the Red Roses are looking forward to a "proper challenge" in the WXV Global Ser…
Interview
Joe Harvey
01 Sep 2026, 10:48
Spain boosted as award-winning scrum-half returns for WXV Global Series Challenger
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has named the Las Leonas squad that will travel to Hong Kong China for WXV Global Series Challeng…
Joe Harvey
01 Sep 2026, 7:10
Sean Lynn welcomes back co-captains for ‘formidable’ WXV Global Series
Back-row duo Alex Callender and Kate Williams will captain Wales in their upcoming WXV Global Series fixtures across September and…
Joe Harvey
01 Sep 2026, 6:32
'They did not see the best of me': Vainah Ubisi vows to make her mark against Black Ferns
Vainah Ubisi has mixed memories of the Springboks' Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign.
Joe Harvey
01 Sep 2026, 5:14
Wales wing set for ‘fun new chapter’ as club future confirmed
Lisa Neumann has signed for Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Joe Harvey
01 Sep 2026, 3:54
John Mitchell includes exciting wing in latest Red Roses squad update
John Mitchell has named his most-recent Red Roses training squad ahead of WXV Global Series fixtures against Australia, Canada and…
Joe Harvey
31 Aug 2026, 1:00
Springbok Women name 32-player squad for 'unreal' Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash
The Springbok Women have named a 32-player training squad ahead of their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash with the Black Ferns next …
Joe Harvey
30 Aug 2026, 8:05
'I am eternally grateful': Netherlands and Scotland A name squads for Amsterdam clash
Rugby Nederland will say goodbye to one of its greatest servants when its women's team take on a Scotland A in Amsterdam on Saturd…
Joe Harvey
28 Aug 2026, 9:07
Las Leonas ready for 'pivotal stage' of development under Régis Sonnes
Spain head coach Régis Sonnes has described his team's upcoming WXV Global Series Challenger as 'pivotal'.
Joe Harvey
28 Aug 2026, 6:10
Wallaroos boosted by return of reigning Player of the Year for WXV Global Series
Incumbent Wallaroos Player of the Year, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, will make her return for Australia at WXV Global Series.
Joe Harvey
28 Aug 2026, 2:01
‘We’ve got them hooked’: Canada primed to break attendance record against Red Roses
Canada vice-captain Alexandra Tessier believes the national team have "hooked" home supporters with their Women's Rugby World Cup …
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 10:08
Sophie de Goede retakes captaincy as Canada unveil squad for WXV
Reigning World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, Sophie de Goede, has been reinstalled as captain of Canada.
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 10:00
Loughborough name 'naturally competitive' coach as Emily Scarratt replacement
Nathan Smith has appointed a BUCS Super Rugby-winning head coach as the successor to Emily Scarratt in his coaching staff.
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 7:11
World Cup-winning Black Ferns prop named in Exeter leadership group
Rugby World Cup 2021 winner Amy Rule has been named a vice-captain for Exeter Chiefs' JAECOO PWR Cup campaign.
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 5:48
Italy look within for new head coach to lead 'ambitious' team
The Italian Rugby Federation have confirmed the appointment of Plinio Sciamanna as the new head coach of Italy Women.
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 4:24
‘Next season is about going further’: PWR promise more growth after record-breaking campaign
Average attendances in Premiership Women's Rugby grew by almost a quarter across the 2025/26 league campaign.
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 2:43
‘It’s a very real possibility’: USA international sets PWR goal after re-signing with Loughborough
USA Women's Eagles hooker Kathryn Treder has signed a contract that will see her represent Loughborough Lightning for a fourth sea…
Joe Harvey
27 Aug 2026, 1:58
Saracens land title-winning back after exit from London rivals
JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens have signed Beth Wilcock after her departure from Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
25 Aug 2026, 8:00
Loughborough announce temporary coaching shake-up ahead of Lightning season
Loughborough Lightning head coach Nathan Smith will spend the WXV Global Series campaign with Canada.
Joe Harvey
25 Aug 2026, 6:11
Sakura Fifteen turn to 43-cap Brave Blossoms lock as new head coach
43-cap Brave Blossoms lock Toshizumi Kitagawa has been appointed as head coach of the Sakura Fifteen ahead of the WXV Global Serie…
Joe Harvey
25 Aug 2026, 4:39
Ireland target continued momentum as seven uncapped players named in 36-player squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has included seven uncapped players in his 36-player WXV Global Series training squad.
Joe Harvey
24 Aug 2026, 7:24
Brazil wish for 'intensity' ahead of first South Africa 'A' clash in São Paulo
South Africa Women 'A' and Brazil's Yaras have named their match day squads for Monday night's clash between the two teams.
Joe Harvey
24 Aug 2026, 7:08
World Cup-winning duo headline 13 international re-signings at Exeter
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the re-signing of 13 internationals prior to the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
21 Aug 2026, 7:09
Uncapped Loughborough centurion added to Wales training squad
Loughborough Lightning centurion Megan Davey has been added to Sean Lynn's extended Wales training squad for the WXV Global Series…
Joe Harvey
21 Aug 2026, 6:39
'It's exciting': Fijiana XV squad named for WXV Global Series Challenger
New Fijiana XV head coach Willie Walker has named his WXV Global Series Challenger squad that will travel to Hong Kong China next …
Joe Harvey
21 Aug 2026, 2:36
Exeter Chiefs 'delighted' as familiar face confirmed as new head coach
Exeter Chiefs have promoted Oli Bishop to the role of head coach prior to the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Joe Harvey
20 Aug 2026, 6:51
IRFU complete Provincial Talent Coaches with trio of appointments
The Irish Rugby Football Union have completed their panel of Provincial Talent Coaches within the union's Women's National Team Sq…
Joe Harvey
20 Aug 2026, 5:15
Match official appointments locked in for WXV Global Series and Challenger
French referee Aurélie Groizeleau will become the fourth female to referee 50 Test matches during the WXV Global Series.
Joe Harvey
20 Aug 2026, 2:39
'Big step forward': Springbok Women name squad for inaugural 'A' tour
SA Rugby have confirmed the 26-player squad that will travel to Brazil for the first-ever South Africa Women 'A' tour.
Joe Harvey
19 Aug 2026, 8:18
France step up WXV Global Series preparations with forwards clinic
François Ratier will host a four-day front-five forward training camp as France's preparations for the WXV Global Series continue…
Joe Harvey
19 Aug 2026, 6:34
Spain announce one-off Test against rising women's rugby nation
Spain's Las Leonas will play a one-off Test against the Springbok Women at the start of October.
Joe Harvey
19 Aug 2026, 5:33
Ruby Tui’s club future revealed after fortnight of social media clues
Speculation around Ruby Tui's club future has been put to rest after she signed for JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Tr…
Joe Harvey
19 Aug 2026, 0:28
Maisy Allen steps out of 'comfort zone' with short-term move
Exeter Chiefs vice-captain Maisy Allen will join Canterbury for the upcoming Farah Palmer Cup campaign in New Zealand.
Joe Harvey
18 Aug 2026, 10:07
Wales wing Lisa Neumann provides update on club rugby future
Lisa Neumann has confirmed she is no closer to establishing her club rugby future after leaving Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
18 Aug 2026, 9:26
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea reveals what has her ‘excited’ in Wallaroos camp
It has been seven years since Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea last played a Test match for the Wallaroos.
Joe Harvey
18 Aug 2026, 2:45
Five women’s rugby internationals who have represented two nations
This weekend Pia Tapsell could become the first rugby player to have represented both the Black Ferns and Wallaroos.
Joe Harvey
17 Aug 2026, 10:22
Three-time Champions Cup winner joins coaching staff of Élite 1 hopefuls
Toulon legend Jocelino Suta has joined the coaching staff of Toulon ahead of the 2026/27 AXA Élite 1 Féminine season.
Joe Harvey
17 Aug 2026, 7:33
How the Springbok Women reacted after 'proper Test match' against Fiji
Springbok Women assistant coach Franzel September said it was "mission accomplished" for the team after their completed a Test ser…
Joe Harvey
17 Aug 2026, 4:57
Back-row pair parachuted into Red Roses training camp
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has called Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen into the team's University of Nottingham trai…
Joe Harvey
17 Aug 2026, 3:08
57-cap prop returns to centrally contracted Ireland group for 2026/27
Experienced Ireland prop Linda Djougang has rejoined the union's centrally contracted programme for the 2026/27 season.
Joe Harvey
14 Aug 2026, 3:10
2029 auditions and unpredictability: John Mitchell sets England's sights on the WXV Global Series
A John Mitchell press conference 30 days out from the Red Roses' first WXV Global Series fixture of 2026 felt akin to the first as…
Joe Harvey
13 Aug 2026, 8:29
High-scoring sevens star Tshiremba will make Springbok debut against Fiji
Springbok Women's Sevens flyer Maria Tshiremba will make her Test debut for South Africa this weekend against the Fijiana XV in La…
Joe Harvey
12 Aug 2026, 5:18
Aseza Hele: 'You don't know how much you will miss that jersey'
Aseza Hele had a long wait between her 32nd and 33rd Test caps for the Springbok Women.
Joe Harvey
11 Aug 2026, 8:00
Former Champ boss Richie Williams joins Gloucester Hartpury
Cambridge's former Director of Rugby, Richie Williams, has joined JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby side Gloucester Hartpury as an …
Joe Harvey
11 Aug 2026, 6:32
'The opportunity for growth is enormous': Fukofuka lands new coaching role after Scotland exit
Eight days after his exit as Scotland head coach Sione Fukofuka has been appointed head coach of the Wallaroos.
Joe Harvey
11 Aug 2026, 3:39
Spain name 36-player squad as WXV Global Series Challenger preparation ramps up
A 36-player Las Leonas squad has been named as preparations for the WXV Global Series Challenger commence.
Joe Harvey
10 Aug 2026, 7:20
Springbok Women expressed 'freedom' in big Fijiana win
Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt was enthused with the team's 55-12 win against Fiji in Suva on Saturday aft…
Joe Harvey
10 Aug 2026, 6:08
14 uncapped players included in extended Wales squad for WXV
Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 46-player extended training squad for their four-game WXV Global Series campaign.
Joe Harvey
10 Aug 2026, 4:41
'I can't wait to get started': Edinburgh appoint ex-Scotland international as new head coach
Scotland Under-21 coach Louise Dalgliesh has been appointed head coach of Edinburgh Rugby in the Celtic Challenge.
Joe Harvey
10 Aug 2026, 4:10
Italy on the hunt for new head coach and WXV training squad named
Italy have confirmed the departure of Fabio Roselli as their head coach upon the announcement of a WXV Global Series training squa…
Joe Harvey
06 Aug 2026, 7:09
Fijiana include two debutants for first-ever Ubuntu–Bula Trophy clash with Springboks
The Fijiana XV have named two debutants for their encounter with the Springbok Women this weekend in Suva.
Joe Harvey
06 Aug 2026, 2:29
PWR fixtures: Ellie Kildunne to make Twickenham Stoop return in Round 1 of 2026/27
Ellie Kildunne will make an instant return to the Twickenham Stoop in Round 1 of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby seas…
Joe Harvey
05 Aug 2026, 4:00
Janse van Rensburg given captaincy ahead of Bok Women's clash with Fiji
Libbie Janse van Rensburg will captain South Africa ahead of their second-ever encounter with Fiji this weekend in Suva.
Joe Harvey
05 Aug 2026, 2:34
McMillan retires from international rugby five months after Scotland recall
Louise McMillan has announced her retirement from international rugby five months after her return to the Scotland set-up.
Joe Harvey
04 Aug 2026, 5:10
Scotland forward pack bolstered and England U20 cap included in WXV squad
Scotland have been able to recall a number of senior forwards upon the announcement of their WXV Global Series squad. 
Joe Harvey
04 Aug 2026, 1:33
Three-time Super Rugby winning head coach will lead Fiji into new era
Three-time Super Rugby Aupiki winning head coach Willie Walker has signed on to be head coach of Fiji Women.
Joe Harvey
04 Aug 2026, 1:06
Scotland appoint two new assistant coaches as another senior figure departs
Hot on the heels of Sione Fukofuka's departure as Scotland Women head coach the union have confirmed the appointment of two assist…
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 9:06
Cilliers headlines 30-player South Africa 'A' squad that will travel to Brazil
A total of nine capped Springbok Women have been included in a SA Women's 'A' squad that will travel to Brazil at the end of Augus…
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 7:52
Ex-Wallaroos captain Hamilton signs on with Élite 1's Toulon
Former Wallaroos skipper Grace Hamilton has signed for AXA Élite 1 club Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée ahead of the 20…
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 6:46
Match officials unveiled for women's internationals between August and October
Emirates match officials have been announced for the six women's internationals taking place between August and October.
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 3:35
Red Roses make 'lethal exciting rugby' promise as WXV Global Series training squad announced
England's Red Roses have announced a 40-player training squad that will begin preparations for the WXV Global Series this week.
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 3:00
Fukofuka ends eight-month tenure as Scotland head coach and interim appointment made
Sione Fukofuka has left his role as Scotland Women head coach eights months after his appointment by Scottish Rugby.
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 1:58
Italy's Vecchini joins 'ambitious' PWR club ahead of 2026/27
Italy hooker Vittoria Vecchini is the latest arrival at Gloucester Hartpury ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby …
Joe Harvey
31 Jul 2026, 6:18
New Ireland cap and Olympian are latest Trailfinders re-signings
Recently-capped Ireland international Niamh Gallagher is among the latest re-signing by JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby club Trai…
Joe Harvey
31 Jul 2026, 5:01
Red Roses confirm which 32 players have received full-time contracts for the 2026/27 season
The Red Roses have confirmed that 32 players will be contracted for the 2026/27 season.
Joe Harvey
31 Jul 2026, 3:31
Snyman ready to grasp Springbok challenge after 'hard decision'
Andre Snyman revealed he had "no expectation" that his daughter, Keira, would ever wear a Springboks jersey.
Joe Harvey
30 Jul 2026, 4:11
Trailfinders lure 'exciting' England wing to PWR runners-up
Two-cap England Red Roses wing Bo Westcombe Evans has joined Trailfinders Women ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby cam…
Joe Harvey
30 Jul 2026, 2:07
USA Rugby partner with CRAA in aim to 'unlock' potential of the sport
USA Rugby have partnered with the College Rugby Association of America to support the long-term growth, alignment and sustainabili…
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 8:13
Pair of Red Roses headline Trailfinders Women re-signings
England internationals Abi Burton and Haidee Head are among the first batch of re-signings by JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby run…
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 5:24
2026 WXV Global Series Challenger: Every single fixture and kick-off time
Fixtures and kick-off times have been confirmed for the first-ever WXV Global Series Challenger event in Hong Kong China have been…
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 3:00
Aseza Hele back for Springbok Women's two-Test tour of Fiji
Aseza Hele is back in Swys de Bruin's Springbok Women squad for the first time since Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 2:36
2026 WXV Global Series: Every single fixture and kick-off time
In September a new era for women's rugby will begin when the WXV Global Series sets sail for the very first time.
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 1:01
Former Great Britain captain Fergusson lands Celtic Challenge coaching role
Former Great Britain Sevens captain Robbie Fergusson has been named Glasgow Warriors head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Celtic Challe…
Joe Harvey
27 Jul 2026, 6:50
Scotland A team to play August fixture against European opposition
Scottish Rugby have announced that a Scotland Women A team will travel to Amsterdam to take on the Netherlands in late August.
Joe Harvey
23 Jul 2026, 5:30
RFU introduce toolkit to combat sexism and misogyny at community clubs
The Rugby Football Union have partnered with Women in Sport to launch a landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy to make the sport…
Joe Harvey
23 Jul 2026, 4:46
PWR champion and Olympian swaps Saracens for Exeter Chiefs
Deborah Wills has traded Saracens for Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
22 Jul 2026, 7:07
'I'm proud to be part of the journey': Scarratt signs on for more as Red Roses assistant
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup winner Emily Scarratt has joined John Mitchell's Red Roses coaching staff on a full-time basis.
Joe Harvey
22 Jul 2026, 5:00
'That's no joke': Why Toulon went all in on Boks back Jakkie Cilliers
Rugby Club Toulon Provence Mediterranee head coach Stéphane Beyt-Gamonet revealed that he signed Springbok Women fly-half Jakkie …
Joe Harvey
21 Jul 2026, 7:49
RFU aim to 'maximise opportunities' with women's performance calendar alignment
Major women's rugby stakeholders  have put the development of its players first with an alignment of the women's performance rugb…
Joe Harvey
21 Jul 2026, 3:51
'There's still so much more to come': Wales' Pyrs re-signs with Gloucester Hartpury
Wales lock Alaw Pyrs has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury for the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Joe Harvey
17 Jul 2026, 7:25
Daughter of All Blacks legend Jerry Collins signs first PWR contract
Jerry Collins' 18-year-old daughter Honey Kerslake has signed her first senior contract with JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby club…
Joe Harvey
17 Jul 2026, 4:57
Blacklock 'looking forward to next chapter' after Saracens exit
Former Scotland international Beth Blacklock has left JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens for France.
Joe Harvey
17 Jul 2026, 2:53
New Exeter Chiefs owners '100 per cent' want to invest in women's rugby
Cannae Holdings CEO, Ryan Caswell, has maintained that women's rugby is a major part of the new Exeter Chiefs owners plans at Sand…
Joe Harvey
16 Jul 2026, 6:43
Drua make one change for knockout clash against the Reds in Fiji
Fijian Drua Women have made just one change for their Swyftx Super Rugby Women’s semi-final with the Queensland Reds.
Joe Harvey
16 Jul 2026, 2:46
Force name matchday 23 for first-ever Super Rugby Women's semi-final
The Western Force have named their matchday squad for an historic Swyftx Super Rugby Women's semi-final against the NSW Waratahs.
Joe Harvey
16 Jul 2026, 2:13
Most-capped female Test referee Barrett-Theron steps away after cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron has stepped away from officiating with immediate effect after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 9:35
'I really want to enjoy my rugby': Phillips trades London for the South West
Carys Phillips has swapped Harlequins for Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 7:33
Daughter of ex-Springbok back included in Junior Springbok Women squad
The daughter of 38-cap Springbok Men international Andre Snyman has been included in a Junior Springbok Women squad ahead of a ser…
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 4:09
Impressive win over Springboks helps USA climb World Rugby rankings
The USA Women's Eagles have climbed back to eighth in the World Rugby rankings thanks to their 26-19 win against the Springbok Wom…
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 4:02
Two-time Olympian Brown among 10 Loughborough Lightning re-signings
GB Sevens captain Abbie Brown is among 10 Loughborough Lightning re-signings ahead of the 2026/27 edition of JAECOO Premiership Wo…
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 3:07
Has Ilona Maher hinted that her return to rugby is around the corner?
The USA's Ilona Maher has hinted that her return to rugby could be just around the corner on social media.
Joe Harvey
14 Jul 2026, 8:28
Nine-cap Wallaroo becomes fifth Australian to sign with Leicester Tigers this summer
Leicester Tigers have added a fifth Australian to their squad for next year's JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Joe Harvey
14 Jul 2026, 2:57
Fourth Gloucester Hartpury stalwart signs for Sale Sharks
A fourth player has traded Gloucester Hartpury for Sale Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
13 Jul 2026, 9:34
Leicester add sixth international signing to 2026/27 PWR squad
Leicester Tigers have added a sixth capped international to their squad for the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.
Joe Harvey
13 Jul 2026, 5:59
49-player squad named for 'next phase' of Springbok Women season
Swys de Bruin has named a 49-player squad that will begin preparations for the Springbok Women's remaining Tests in 2026.
Joe Harvey
13 Jul 2026, 2:01
'There's plenty more to come': High-potential Aiono re-signs with Gloucester Hartpury
Teenage Wales international Jorja Aiono has re-signed with JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby club Gloucester Hartpury.
Joe Harvey
10 Jul 2026, 7:42
Mannini looking forward to playing at the 'highest level' with Harlequins
Italy international Sara Mannini will call the Twickenham Stoop home next season after she signed for Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
10 Jul 2026, 7:15
Super Rugby Women's semi-final moved to be Nations Championship curtain raiser
The Western Force and the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Women's semi-final will now be a doubleheader with the Wallabies' Nations Cham…
Joe Harvey
10 Jul 2026, 4:37
Lagi Tuima has a new club after seven-year Harlequins stay
Lagi Tuima has signed for Leicester Tigers after her seven-year stay with Harlequins came to an end this summer.
Joe Harvey
10 Jul 2026, 2:54
Scotland fly-half Helen Nelson 'excited' to join new PWR club
Scotland fly-half Helen Nelson has signed for JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Trailfinders Women after her Loughboroug…
Joe Harvey
09 Jul 2026, 7:42
De Bruin makes one Springbok change for second USA clash
The Springbok Women have made just one change to their starting side for the second Test against the USA Women's Eagles on Saturda…
Joe Harvey
09 Jul 2026, 5:14
Female players and match officials nearly 70 per cent likelier to receive online abuse
World Rugby have found that female players and match officials are 69 per cent more likely to experience online abuse than their m…
Joe Harvey
09 Jul 2026, 4:44
Ex-Leicester boss Bundy lands new PWR coaching role
Former Leicester Tigers head coach Ross Bundy has joined Exeter Chiefs as an assistant coach for the 2026/27 season.
Joe Harvey
09 Jul 2026, 3:30
Eagles make seven changes for Springbok Women clash in Pretoria
Jack Hanratty has made six changes for the USA Women's Eagles' second Test with South Africa on Saturday afternoon in Pretoria.
Joe Harvey
08 Jul 2026, 11:28
'Intelligent' Wales scrum-half Jones extends Gloucester Hartpury stay
Wales international scrum-half Sian Jones has extended her stay with three-time JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby champions Glouces…
Joe Harvey
08 Jul 2026, 5:49
'I loved the idea immediately': How a hybrid role has reignited Ngwevu's Test career
Aphiwe Ngwevu's Test rugby career has been reignited after she took on a hybrid role with the Springbok Women.
Joe Harvey
08 Jul 2026, 4:34
'I wanted to challenge myself': Lightning add sixth Canada international to squad
Loughborough Lightning have added a sixth Canadian to their squad for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
08 Jul 2026, 2:00
Bundy leaves Leicester after one season as head coach
Ross Bundy has left his role as Leicester Tigers head coach after one season with the Premiership Women's Rugby club.
Joe Harvey
08 Jul 2026, 0:18
Exeter recruit 'incredibly talented' Wales prop Davies for 2026/27
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of 17-cap Wales prop Maisie Davies ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.…
Joe Harvey
07 Jul 2026, 10:33
Lutui pledges future to 'special club' after breakthrough Loughborough campaign
After a breakthrough season England international Haineala Lutui has signed a new multi-year contract with club side Loughborough …
Joe Harvey
07 Jul 2026, 2:36
South Africa adopt 'next job' mentality for second Eagles Test
Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has claimed the team will not dwell on their 34-21 victory against the USA …
Joe Harvey
06 Jul 2026, 9:19
Green makes 'special' return after Loughborough Lightning exit
Bristol Bears have announced the signing of promising fly-half Lia Green ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
06 Jul 2026, 8:36
World Cup winner Ponsonby among 17 Trailfinders departures
Premiership Women's Rugby runners-up Trailfinders Women have announced the full list of 17 players that will leave West London thi…
Joe Harvey
06 Jul 2026, 8:00
Teen sensation Caitlyn Halse confirms PWR club move
Teenage Wallaroos star Caitlyn Halse will play for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Women's Rugby in the 2026/27 season.
Joe Harvey
06 Jul 2026, 7:08
Wallaroos climb World Rugby rankings after the USA's South Africa loss
The Wallaroos have moved ahead of the USA Women's Eagles in the World Rugby rankings without having played a game over the weekend…
Joe Harvey
06 Jul 2026, 6:25
Zackary to hit Eagles half century on Fourth of July against Springboks Women
Kate Zackary will win her 50th cap for the USA Women's Eagles on the same day her country celebrates 250 years of independence.
Joe Harvey
01 Jul 2026, 10:02
Tony Rowe: 'Black Knight Rugby are committed totally to supporting women's rugby'
Exeter Chiefs exec Tony Rowe has stated that the team's new owners are 'committed totally' to supporting the club's Premiership Wo…
Joe Harvey
01 Jul 2026, 6:32
Salvin departs Exeter after one season as head coach for full-time Test rugby role
Steve Salvin has left Exeter Chiefs after one season as head coach to take on a full-time role as Wales' forwards coach.
Joe Harvey
01 Jul 2026, 3:25
'It feels like the right time to step away': 30 cap Red Roses lock retires
England Red Roses lock Cath O'Donnell has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 30.
Joe Harvey
01 Jul 2026, 2:31
Bok Women eye forward domination and World Rugby rankings rise in 2026
The Springbok Women want to dominate the USA Women's Eagles at Ellis Park this Saturday in the first fixture of a two-Test series.
Joe Harvey
01 Jul 2026, 0:29
2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby | RugbyPass' Team of the Season
Sunday afternoon saw Saracens pick up their fourth Premiership Women's Rugby title in style with a 52-14 win over Trailfinders Wom…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
30 Jun 2026, 9:17
Ex-Ireland internationals Briggs and Muldoon land provincial women's rugby lead roles
Irish Rugby have appointed four provincial women's rugby leadership roles as the union aims to continue the growth of women's rugb…
Joe Harvey
30 Jun 2026, 4:30
Springbok hope high-intensity training can prepare squad for USA Tests
The Springbok Women are hoping that their high-intensity training can make up for a lack of game time in 2026.
Joe Harvey
30 Jun 2026, 2:32
'It's made me feel loved': Marlie Packer's perfect Saracens sendoff
Marlie Packer felt the love ahead of her last-ever match for Saracens in their Premiership Women's Rugby Final victory against Tra…
Joe Harvey
29 Jun 2026, 9:04
Promising Australian fly-half wants to 'make an impact' with Leicester
Western Force fly-half Grace Freeman will ply her trade with Leicester Tigers in the 2026/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
29 Jun 2026, 8:20
Alex Austerberry: Saracens have 'risen the bar' with latest PWR success
Saracens' Director of Women's Rugby, Alex Austerberry, had waited a long time to take the North London club back to the top of Eng…
Joe Harvey
28 Jun 2026, 11:14
PWR Final | Takeaways as Saracens end their title drought against Trailfinders
Saracens registered a record score in the PWR Final to claim their first English league title in four years against Trailfinders W…
Analysis
Joe Harvey
28 Jun 2026, 9:02
Three takeaways as Wales register a 34-17 win against the Barbarians
Sean Lynn's Wales have experienced victory for the first time in 11 months thanks to a 34-17 win against the Barbarians at Allianz…
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 11:03
Wales player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Wales have warmed up for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff next week with a 33-31 win against the Barbaria…
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 8:30
22 World Cup stars included in Springboks squad for Eagles Test matches
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named a 30-player squad for the team's two-Test series against the USA Women's Eagles…
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 4:43
Sale's Perris-Redding given Eagles captaincy for South Africa tour
Sale Sharks forward George Perris-Redding will skipper the USA Women's Eagles on their first-ever tour of South Africa.
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 4:25
Ruby Tui: 'Just let me put the boots on and see how it all goes'
Ruby Tui joked that Saturday’s outing for the Barbarians will not be her first game of rugby in almost 12 months.
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Jun 2026, 23:42
Grand Slam winning Ireland head coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61
Former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle has died at the age of 61.
Joe Harvey
26 Jun 2026, 9:25
'One of the best scrum-halves in the game' pens new Harlequins deal
Red Roses scrum-half Lucy Packer has re-signed with Premiership Women's Rugby club Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
26 Jun 2026, 6:51
Wood to officiate PWR Final 86 days after giving birth to second child
Holly Wood will referee Sunday's 2026 Premiership Women's Rugby Final just 86 after she gave birth to her second child.
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 9:10
WXV Global Series: Italy out for World Cup revenge on home soil
Italy will be out for Women's Rugby World Cup revenge against South Africa when they host the southern hemisphere side in the WXV …
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 7:44
Carys Phillips creates unique piece of Barbarians history with Allianz Stadium selection
Carys Phillips' selection for the Barbarians this weekend has seen her make a unique piece of history for the world famous invitat…
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 6:56
Callender to skipper inexperienced Wales team against Barbarians in Twickenham
Alex Callender will captain an inexperienced Wales team against the Barbarians on Saturday afternoon at Allianz Stadium.
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 4:34
Automotive brand ends PWR's two year wait for title sponsor with multi-million pound deal
Premiership Women's Rugby have ended their two year search for a title sponsor by securing a multi-million pound and multi-year de…
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 4:00
'It is going to ramp up': Stewart expects big changes in full-time Wallaroos set-up
Wallaroos wing Maya Stewart expects there to be plenty of changes in the programme when it is established as a full-time set-up.
Joe Harvey
25 Jun 2026, 3:09
'Devastating' Bermudez signs on for more with Loughborough
Canada wing Fancy Bermudez claimed she had found a "sense of family" upon re-signing for Premiership Women's Rugby club Loughborou…
Joe Harvey
24 Jun 2026, 10:08
'She is a natural leader': USA international to exit Trailfinders
Experienced USA Women's Eagles back-row Kate Zackary will leave Trailfinders Women after the Premiership Women's Rugby Final this …
Joe Harvey
24 Jun 2026, 10:05
Eagles set New York date with Red Roses for WXV Global Series finale
England's Red Roses will conclude their 2026 WXV Global Series campaign against the USA Women's Eagles at Sports Illustrated Stadi…
Joe Harvey
24 Jun 2026, 9:07
'That's a better competition for us to play in': WRU aiming for two teams in PWR
Welsh Rugby Union director of women's rugby Nadine Griffiths has revealed that two Welsh teams could join Premiership Women's Rugb…
Joe Harvey
24 Jun 2026, 2:51
Gloucester Hartpury 'delighted' to retain 'key figure' for 2026/27
England international Mia Venner has signed a new deal with her club side Gloucester Hartpury.
Joe Harvey
23 Jun 2026, 7:01
Sale Sharks recruit 'most underrated' player in PWR
Sale Sharks boss Tom Hudson described new signing Freya Aucken as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's "most underrated" players whe…
Joe Harvey
23 Jun 2026, 6:11
'We are building something genuinely special': Red Roses agree new contract framework with RFU
The RFU and England's Red Roses have agreed a new four-year contract framework that covers the current Women's Rugby World Cup cyc…
Joe Harvey
23 Jun 2026, 4:56
Lewis crosses West Country divide as three more players exit Gloucester Hartpury
Wales flanker Bethan Lewis has traded Gloucester Hartpury for Bristol Bears for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
22 Jun 2026, 9:37
USA Women's Eagles trio top list of 10 Leicester Tigers departures
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the impending departure of 10 players from Mattioli Woods Welford Road at the end of the Premiersh…
Joe Harvey
22 Jun 2026, 7:29
'I need to focus on giving back': Firefighter Wales prop announces Test retirement
Wales' Jenni Scoble will retire from international rugby to focus on her career with the Fire Service after this weekend's Barbari…
Joe Harvey
22 Jun 2026, 4:55
Walsh lands top Rugby Australia high performance role after World Championship success
Tim Walsh has been named Rugby Australia's Director of Women's High Performance less than a month after he led Australia Women's S…
Joe Harvey
22 Jun 2026, 2:42
Women's Rugby World Cup winner added to Susie Appleby's Barbarians squad
Barbarians Women have added a Women's Rugby World Cup winner to their squad for next week's fixture with Wales at Allianz Stadium.
Joe Harvey
18 Jun 2026, 6:00
Gloucester Hartpury add 'world-class' French firepower to 2026/27 squad
Experienced France international Gabrielle Vernier will join three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury fo…
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 8:16
'I always thought I'd be back': Rosie Galligan's new club revealed
Rosie Galligan will return to the Twickenham Stoop ahead of the 2026/27 season for a second spell with Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 6:00
Ireland confirm home WXV Global Series matches against 'quality international teams'
Ireland will host the USA Women's Eagles and Japan as part of their home WXV Global Series fixtures in September.
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 4:00
'It’s been a learning curve at times': Maude re-signs with Lightning after breakthrough campaign
Alicia Maude is the latest player to re-sign with Loughborough Lightning after a breakthrough season with the Premiership Women's …
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 3:01
'Grateful' Galligan brings second Saracens stint to an end
It has been confirmed that Women's Rugby World Cup winner, Rosie Galligan, will be end her second spell at Saracens.
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 1:45
PWR semi-finals: Talking points as Trailfinders and Saracens reached the Final
After 74 matches of the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season just one more fixture remains.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
15 Jun 2026, 9:22
South Africa and Ireland to play for first time in 20 years at WXV Global Series
The Springbok Women have confirmed they will host a first-ever Test series against Ireland in October as part of the WXV Global Se…
Joe Harvey
15 Jun 2026, 5:27
14 uncapped players included in Wales squad for Barbarians clash
Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named a 33-player squad for his team's clash with the Barbarians on Saturday 27 June at Allianz Sta…
Joe Harvey
15 Jun 2026, 4:16
'It would mean everything': Packer eyes perfect Saracens exit
Marlie Packer wants Saracens to end Trailfinders Women's party at the Premiership Women's Rugby Final in two weeks' time.
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 11:46
Match-winning Jess Breach try sends Saracens to sixth PWR Final
Jess Breach's late try for Saracens set up an all-London clash in the Premiership Women's Rugby Final with Trailfinders Women.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 10:51
How Meg Jones inspired Trailfinders to semi-final success against Gloucester Hartpury
Meg Jones wryly smiled when asked by TNT Sports' Sarra Elgan who she wanted to play in the Premiership Women's Rugby Final.
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 9:23
Trailfinders end Gloucester Hartpury's 'four-peat' ambition with stunning Queensholm win
Trailfinders Women stunned Gloucester Hartpury to take a place in the Premiership Women's Rugby final for the first time.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 8:31
'You’ve set the precedent': Matatu begin Super Rugby Aupiki season with record crowd
Matatu kicked off the new Super Rugby Aupiki season with a record attendance for a standalone domestic women's rugby fixture on Sa…
Joe Harvey
14 Jun 2026, 5:54
Alisha and Jasmine Joyce's club future confirmed after Bristol exits
The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that Alisha and Jasmine Joyce will play their club rugby in the Celtic Challenge next season.
Joe Harvey
12 Jun 2026, 5:33
Marlie Packer to say StoneX goodbye in knockout PWR clash
Marlie Packer will be hoping to a winning conclusion to her time at StoneX Stadium this Sunday.
Joe Harvey
12 Jun 2026, 5:01
Gloucester Hartpury make six changes for 'Queensholm' semi-final with Trailfinders
Gloucester Hartpury will be hoping to ditch their recent form ahead of this weekend's Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final clash w…
Joe Harvey
12 Jun 2026, 4:26
Orr returns to Scotland as Edinburgh confirm seven signings
Emma Orr headlines a group of seven Scotland internationals that have signed for Edinburgh Rugby ahead of next season.
Joe Harvey
12 Jun 2026, 3:22
'I don't even know what to say': Wafer doubles up on top Six Nations prize
Aoife Wafer was speechless upon learning she had been voted the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for a…
Joe Harvey
10 Jun 2026, 15:14
Canada international scoops Player of the Season gong at Rugby Awards
Saracens scrum-half Olivia Apps has been named Premiership Women's Rugby Player of the Season.
Joe Harvey
10 Jun 2026, 14:47
'This is a new chapter': Marlie Packer's club future has been confirmed
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup winner Marlie Packer's club future has been confirmed.
Joe Harvey
10 Jun 2026, 5:08
PWR Round 18 talking points: The big Gloucester Hartpury and Saracens contrast
Now only four Premiership Women's Rugby teams remain. After 18 rounds Gloucester Hartpury, Saracens, Exeter Chiefs and Trailfinder…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
08 Jun 2026, 9:21
Scotland will return to Murrayfield for the 2027 Women's Six Nations
It has been confirmed that Scotland Women will return to Scottish Gas Murrayfield at the 2027 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Joe Harvey
08 Jun 2026, 8:40
'I will miss being around the club': Packer to exit Saracens after nine years
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup winner Marlie Packer will end her nine-year stay with Saracens at the conclusion of this season.
Joe Harvey
08 Jun 2026, 8:00
Two World Cup winners included in RPA Women's U23 Team of the Season
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 winners Maddie Feaunati and Morwenna Talling have been named in the Rugby Players' Association's Unde…
Joe Harvey
08 Jun 2026, 4:48
'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
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
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
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
04 Jun 2026, 9:42
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 …
Interview
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
01 Jun 2026, 8:57
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…
Opinion
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
01 Jun 2026, 4:31
PWR returns: Every Women's Six Nations star back in action this weekend
After almost two months of Test rugby later Premiership Women's Rugby is back for its final sprint of the season.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 8:46
Exeter's Salvin turns to surprise face to provide Maddie Feaunati cover
Exeter Chiefs head coach Steve Salvin has turned to Canada tighthead DaLeaka Menin to solve the club's No.8 conundrum.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 7:44
Alisha and Jasmine Joyce among lengthy Bristol Bears departures list
Alisha and Jasmine Joyce are two of 11 players leaving Bristol Bears at the conclusion of the Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 6:09
Kelter swaps positions as Loughborough make final semi-final push
USA international Alev Kelter will play at blindside flanker for Loughborough Lightning in their must-win match against Saracens.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 4:45
Aoife Wafer: 'I don't think I'm anywhere near a finished product'
Harlequins and Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer still thinks she has room for to improve.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 3:47
Loughborough announce impending exodus of 11 Lightning players
Loughborough Lightning have confirmed that 11 players will leave the East Midlands club at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Joe Harvey
29 May 2026, 2:36
Zintle Mpupha 'positive' about South Africa's Valladolid preparation
Experienced Zintle Mpupha believed that the Springbok Women's Sevens can enjoy a positive HSBC SVNS World Championship stop in Val…
Joe Harvey
28 May 2026, 9:34
Scottish Rugby unveil newly formatted women's performance pathway system
Scottish Rugby have unveiled their reformatted performance pathway system for women's rugby.
Joe Harvey
28 May 2026, 8:26
Rowland praises 'standout' Morrall after Breakthrough Player of the Season nomination
Helena Rowland understands the hype around her Loughborough Lightning teammate Carmela Morrall.
Joe Harvey
28 May 2026, 7:23
'This happens every year': Gloucester Hartpury not sweating over exits
All of a sudden Gloucester Hartpury appear like a very different team heading into the final stretch of the Premiership Women's Ru…
Joe Harvey
28 May 2026, 4:52
'I need a new challenge': Beckett latest Gloucester Hartpury star to move north
Sale Sharks have confirmed that Sarah Beckett will be the third England international to join the club from Gloucester Hartpury th…
Joe Harvey
27 May 2026, 10:00
'It's an incredible group': Wafer signs on for more with Harlequins
Reigning Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship Aoife Wafer has extended her stay with Harlequins.
Joe Harvey
27 May 2026, 6:00
Who is British & Irish Lions Women's head coach Jo Yapp?
The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that Jo Yapp will be head coach of their 2027 Tour of New Zealand.
Joe Harvey
27 May 2026, 5:03
British & Irish Lions confirm first-ever Women's head coach for 2027 Tour of New Zealand
Jo Yapp has been confirmed as the first-ever head coach of the British & Irish Lions Women's Team.
Joe Harvey
27 May 2026, 3:00
Springbok Women name three debutants for the Rugby Africa Women's Cup's Round 2
The Springbok Women have confirmed the squad that will play Uganda in the second round of the Rugby Africa Women's Cup.
Joe Harvey
26 May 2026, 5:54
'I really want to bring my child up as a northerner': Stratford to exit Gloucester Hartpury
Women's Rugby World Cup winning England Red Roses captain Zoe Stratford OBE, will join Sale Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 Premiershi…
Joe Harvey
25 May 2026, 11:10
World Cup winning centre announces PWR club swap for 2026/27
Women's Rugby World Cup winning centre Tatyana Heard will call Sale Sharks home next season.
Joe Harvey
22 May 2026, 9:00
WXV Global Series: When will we next see Women's Six Nations teams in action?
It is hard to believe that only six weeks ago the Guinness Women's Six Nations got started.
Joe Harvey
22 May 2026, 3:00
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of the Tournament
We were treated to the best ever edition of the Guinness Women's Six Nations in 2026. From start to finish everything was epic.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
21 May 2026, 9:52
'A wonderful servant to the club': Lagi Tuima's Harlequins exit confirmed
Lagi Tuima's seven year stay with Harlequins will come to a close at the end of this season.
Joe Harvey
21 May 2026, 7:42
Loughborough confirm departure of senior international playmaker
Helen Nelson will leave Loughborough Lightning at the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
21 May 2026, 3:24
The Rugby Awards 2026: Apps, Muir, Pena and Sing nominated for top PWR prize
Nominees for The Rugby Awards 2026, presented by Gallagher, have been revealed.
Joe Harvey
21 May 2026, 0:30
The big question: Are England's Red Roses the greatest sports team of all time?
Are England's Red Roses the greatest sports team of all time?
Joe Harvey
20 May 2026, 6:36
Leicester announce retention of USA international as PWR re-signings start
Leicester Tigers have announced the retention of USA Women's Eagles international Tess Feury as their first re-signing ahead of th…
Joe Harvey
19 May 2026, 8:31
Qolo named Springbok Women captain as assistant coaches take charge at Rugby Africa Women's Cup
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin will not travel with his team for the Rugby Africa Women's Cup later this month.
Joe Harvey
19 May 2026, 8:07
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of Round 5
There was impossible to not enjoy Round 5 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
18 May 2026, 10:31
'The group is so resilient': Red Roses overcome outside noise to keep Six Nations crown
Relief was plastered over the face of England players at full-time. They had secured their eighth Guinness Women's Six Nations tit…
Joe Harvey
17 May 2026, 13:01
France v England | Talking points as the Red Roses triumphed in Bordeaux
All the record books will show that England won the Guinness Women's Six Nations a little differently in 2026.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
17 May 2026, 12:21
Red Roses secure eighth successive Women's Six Nations title with 43-28 France win
England's Red Roses wrapped up their eighth Guinness Women's Six Nations title in a row with a 43-28 win over France in Bordeaux.
Joe Harvey
17 May 2026, 10:40
Ireland player ratings v Scotland | 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations
Ireland will want each of their fixtures to be played at the Aviva Stadium moving forward.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
17 May 2026, 8:57
‘Something has got to change’: Ex-Wales internationals fume at lack of improvement
Former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Sioned Harries questioned what was next for the nation after they finished at th…
Joe Harvey
17 May 2026, 7:32
Three key Guinness Women's Six Nations questions ahead of Super Sunday
The stage is set. Everyone knows their places. All that is left to do is for Round 5 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations to g…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 9:42
Fukofuka makes two Scotland changes for Six Nations conclusion
Scotland have made two changes for their Round 5 Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Ireland at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 5:31
Ireland make one change for record-breaking Aviva Stadium encounter
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has confirmed his match day squad to play in Sunday's record-breaking clash with Scotland at the A…
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 4:34
Italy make four changes ahead of Women's Six Nations finale in Cardiff
Italy head coach Fabio Roselli has made four changes to his starting team for their Guinness Women's Six Nations 'Super Sunday' tr…
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 3:17
'Her contribution was profound': Scottish Rugby unveil Siobhan Cattigan trophy
Scottish Rugby have unveiled the Siobhan Cattigan Trophy ahead of this Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations encounter with Irelan…
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 2:23
WXV Global Series: Wales confirm two Cardiff clashes
Cardiff Arms Park will be the venue of Wales' first two WXV Global Series encounters this September.
Joe Harvey
15 May 2026, 1:09
Béibhinn Parsons: 'A big stadium can magnify your performance'
Béibhinn Parsons wants Ireland to harness the energy of Aviva Stadium with over 30,000 supporters expected to attend the first-ev…
Joe Harvey
14 May 2026, 9:43
Harlequins back three trio re-sign to extend Stoop stay
Harlequins have announced the retention of back three trio Lauren Torley, Katie Shillaker and Grace Crompton ahead of the 2026/27 …
Joe Harvey
14 May 2026, 9:03
Italy lock that shares unique Castrogiovanni stat aims to end career on 'high note'
Italy lock Valeria Fedrighi hopes to finish her playing career on a 'high note' after the 33-year-old confirmed she will retire th…
Joe Harvey
14 May 2026, 4:41
France backed to topple England in Six Nations finale by World Cup winner
Women's Rugby World Cup winning wing Ruby Tui believes France can end the Red Roses' Guinness Women's Six Nations dominance this w…
Joe Harvey
14 May 2026, 3:54
Keira Bevan: 'It did feel like a backwards step'
Wales scrum-half Keira Bevan has admitted that her team's Round 4 loss to Ireland felt like a 'backwards step'.
Joe Harvey
13 May 2026, 7:35
Sale skipper Perris-Redding extends stay with Sharks
Sale Sharks captain Georgie Perris-Redding has re-signed  with the club to spend a seventh season in the North West.
Joe Harvey
13 May 2026, 6:21
Scotland reveal full WXV Global Series schedule for 2026
Scottish Rugby have confirmed all five of their WXV Global Series fixtures taking place this September and October.
Joe Harvey
13 May 2026, 4:07
Five 'Super Saturdays' locked in for 2027 Women's Six Nations
Every round of the 2027 Guinness Women's Six Nations will be played on Saturdays in the wake of a record-breaking 2026 Championshi…
Joe Harvey
13 May 2026, 3:09
Ruby Tui's return to international rugby has been confirmed
Women's Rugby World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Ruby Tui will make her international rugby return for Barbarian F.C. agai…
Joe Harvey
12 May 2026, 23:00
Bears announce retention of 'one of the best players in the world'
Evie Gallagher has signed a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby club Bristol Bears.
Joe Harvey
12 May 2026, 10:00
'It's an amazing time for the sport': Ireland look forward to record-breaking weekend
There is something special in the Dublin air this week ahead of Ireland's clash with Scotland at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Joe Harvey
12 May 2026, 7:46
'Thank you for giving me the best ending': Ex-Spain captain announces retirement
Ex-Spain captain Laura 'Bimba' Delgado has confirmed that she will retire at the conclusion of the Premiership Women's Rugby seaso…
Joe Harvey
12 May 2026, 4:08
Scottish Rugby confirm PWR interest: 'We look forward to continuing discussions'
Scottish Rugby are the latest union to confirm that they have expressed interest in a team joining Premiership Women's Rugby.
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 10:24
2026 Women's Six Nations talking points: Which Ireland international has 'established themselves as world-class'?
The 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations finale has been set up perfectly. Next weekend we will see who out of France or England lift…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 9:56
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of Round 4
There is just one more round of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations to go.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 8:37
Malcolm out of Scotland's Six Nations finale in Dublin
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm will miss the team's Guinness Women's Six Nations finale against Ireland due to injury.
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 6:13
'A really exciting option': WRU file PWR expression of interest
The Welsh Rugby Union have officially confirmed their submission of an expression of interest bid to join Premiership Women's Rugb…
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 5:37
Boks legend Jordaan lands Bulls Daisies head coach role
Springbok Women legend Zenay Jordaan has been appointed head coach of the Blue Bulls Daisies.
Joe Harvey
11 May 2026, 4:21
Keevy Fitzpatrick: 'Until I got there it was hard to see myself being there'
Keevy Fitzpatrick is another one of those young up-and-coming England age grade internationals looking to make the most of her opp…
Interview
Joe Harvey
10 May 2026, 1:13
Ireland player ratings v Wales | 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations
There was nothing particularly flashy about Ireland's 33-12 win over Wales in Round 4 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 13:47
Scotland v France | Talking points as France set up Grand Slam decider with England
France have set up an enthralling Guinness Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider with England thanks to their 11-try win over Sco…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 10:45
Marlie Packer: 'My secret weapon is that I am enjoying it'
After she scored four tries in  England's 61-33 win against Italy, Marlie Packer stated that she is enjoying her return to a star…
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 8:50
Italy v England | Talking points as Marlie Packer scores four tries in Parma
A dominant first half in Parma and four tries from Marlie Packer went a long way to securing the Red Roses a 61-33 win against Ita…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 8:06
Leg injury rules out England back-row ahead of Italy kick-off
England back-row Maddie Feaunati has been ruled out of the Red Roses' Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy ahead of kic…
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 5:05
WXV Global Series' smaller ball trial: 'Why should we not try it?'
In April it was confirmed by World Rugby that a trial of a women’s specific size 4.5 ball will take place at the WXV Global Seri…
Joe Harvey
09 May 2026, 2:00
Irish clubs could play in PWR after IRFU confirm expression of interest
The IRFU have confirmed that its clubs could play in Premiership Women's Rugby at some point in the future.
Joe Harvey
08 May 2026, 8:24
England U21 international Bunker re-signs with Gloucester Hartpury
Gloucester Hartpury have retained the services of Molly Bunker ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
08 May 2026, 1:45
Bemand aims for Ireland to excite in back-to-back home Six Nations games
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand wants his team to make an impact in their back-to-back home fixtures that conclude the 2026 Guinne…
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 8:52
Appleby to make coaching return alongside England legend in June
Susie Appleby will make her coaching return with Barbarian F.C. this June for the team's fixture with Wales at Allianz Stadium, Tw…
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 6:00
Roselli makes pair of changes to Azzurre for Red Roses encounter
Fabio Roselli has made two changes to his Italy team that will take on the Red Roses this weekend in Parma.
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 5:30
No Malcolm as Fukofuka makes seven Scotland changes for France
Scotland head coach Sione Fukofuka has made a whopping seven changes to his starting side for France's visit to Edinburgh.
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 4:32
Cox returns to Wales midfield as Lynn makes three changes for Ireland trip
Carys Cox has returned to Sean Lynn's starting XV for Wales' Guinness Women's Six Nations fixture with Ireland in Dublin.
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 3:49
'The standards here are really high': Metcalfe staying put with the Circus
Wales international Nel Metcalfe has re-signed for Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury ahead of the new season…
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 3:07
'Outsanding' Balogun signs on for more with Bears
Christiana Balogun is the latest Bristol Bears player to re-commit to the West Country club after signing a new deal at Ashton Gat…
Joe Harvey
07 May 2026, 2:08
Most-capped Wallaroo ever Marsters confirms next move
It has been confirmed that the Wallaroos' leading appearance maker Ashley Marsters will swap codes for the next two years.
Joe Harvey
06 May 2026, 3:02
Another Red Roses stalwart ruled out of remaining Six Nations fixtures
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup winner Alex Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations with a shou…
Joe Harvey
05 May 2026, 8:49
Rowland to hit half-century as Red Roses make six changes for Italy
Helena Rowland will make her 50th appearance for England's Red Roses against Italy in Round 4 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nat…
Joe Harvey
05 May 2026, 7:00
Harlequins 'thrilled' to re-sign South Africa's Lochner
South Africa second row Danelle Lochner has re-committed to Harlequins for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Joe Harvey
05 May 2026, 6:46
Teagan Levi returns to Gold Coast for NRL Women's stint
Rugby sevens star Teagan Levi will trade codes after it was announced she has signed for the Gold Coast Titans for the 2026 NRL Wo…
Joe Harvey
05 May 2026, 5:04
Thomson joins Scotland squad as trio ruled out with injury
Experienced Scotland centre Lisa Thomson has joined Sione Fukofuka's squad for the remainder of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nati…
Joe Harvey
05 May 2026, 3:05
Sophie de Goede: 'I was back in purgatory. It’s been a long road'
There was plenty of excitement as Rugby Canada announced a two-match series with England’s Red Roses in October.
Interview
Joe Harvey
01 May 2026, 12:21
Women's Six Nations attendance record smashed after Round 3
Six Nations Rugby have confirmed that numerous records have been obliterated three rounds into the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Natio…
Joe Harvey
01 May 2026, 9:37
'I can't really put it into words': Jodie Verghese's rise to Red Roses contention
When Jodie Verghese described her 2025/26 season as a “whirlwind” the 23-year-old hit the nail on the head.
Interview
Joe Harvey
01 May 2026, 8:23
Pop star Meghan Trainor makes 'game-changing' investment in US competition
GRAMMY award winning artist Meghan Trainor has been unveiled as one of the latest investors in Women's Elite Rugby.
Joe Harvey
01 May 2026, 3:58
New As Yaras boss Coghetto sets sights on Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 qualification
Brazil have appointed former men's international Guilherme Coghetto as the new head coach of its women's national team.
Joe Harvey
01 May 2026, 2:42
Wales captain Williams to miss remainder of Women's Six Nations
In their most recent squad update Wales have confirmed that the team's captain, Kate Williams, will miss the remainder of the 2026…
Joe Harvey
30 Apr 2026, 8:48
Bristol centurion 'proud' to extend stay with Bears
Delaney Burns has become the second Bristol Bears player to pledge their future to the West Country side.
Joe Harvey
30 Apr 2026, 8:09
WRU hand ex-Wales international Director of Women's Rugby role
The Welsh Rugby Union have announced the appointment of Nadine Griffiths as their new Director of Women's Rugby.
Joe Harvey
30 Apr 2026, 7:26
'I've really found my place here': Muir recommits to Gloucester Hartpury
England tighthead Maud Muir has re-signed with three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury.
Joe Harvey
29 Apr 2026, 8:34
De Bruin announces 36-player Springbok Women training squad
Swys de Bruin has announced another South Africa training squad as preparations for the Rugby Africa Women's Cup this May continue…
Joe Harvey
29 Apr 2026, 2:05
Wallaroos join Wallabies for Sydney double header
The Wallaroos have confirmed they will partner with the Wallabies for a first doubleheader in two years this October in Sydney.
Joe Harvey
29 Apr 2026, 1:32
Canada confirm 'meaningful' return to Ottawa for Red Roses clash
Rugby Canada have confirmed that they will host England's Red Roses in Ottawa in the second game of their Rugby Rematch Tour.
Joe Harvey
28 Apr 2026, 11:00
Tuipulotu to trade three-time PWR champions for West London
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of 33-cap Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu from Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester H…
Joe Harvey
28 Apr 2026, 6:00
'Quality' O'Dowd extends Gloucester Hartpury stay
Ireland international Niamh O'Dowd has re-signed with Gloucester Hartpury to stay with the West Country club beyond this season.
Joe Harvey
28 Apr 2026, 4:16
World Cup winner recalled to Red Roses squad as trio continue rehabilitation
Women's Rugby World Cup winner Jade Shekells has been recalled to John Mitchell's England Red Roses squad for the Guinness Women's…
Joe Harvey
28 Apr 2026, 3:37
Canada to host Red Roses in Toronto for 'Rematch Tour'
Canada will host a replay of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup against England at Toronto's BMO Field as part of 'The Rugby Rematch…
Joe Harvey
27 Apr 2026, 10:02
2026 Women's Six Nations talking points: What does England's 'muted' response mean?
Three rounds in and it is time for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations' fallow week.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
27 Apr 2026, 9:37
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of Round 3
Already the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations' fallow week is upon us after the conclusion of Round 3.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
27 Apr 2026, 8:02
Lynn praises Wales 'character' after bonus point loss to Red Roses
Wales could take positives from their 62-24 loss to the Red Roses at Ashton Gate Stadium in Round 3 of the 2026 Guinness Women's S…
Joe Harvey
26 Apr 2026, 4:43
Ireland to keep going after 'finer margins' after France loss
At the end of Ireland's 26-7 loss to France in Clermont there was one phrase that leapt out of the mouths of Scott Bemand and Erin…
Joe Harvey
26 Apr 2026, 4:05
Marlie Packer: From the stands at Ashton Gate to a starring role
Marlie Packer was visibly emotional at full-time when handed her Player of the Match award for her two-try performance in England'…
Joe Harvey
25 Apr 2026, 10:19
England v Wales | Talking points as the Red Roses score 10 tries against Wales
Back in Bristol seven months after their 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against France, the Red Roses crossed the…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
25 Apr 2026, 8:50
'Outstanding talent' Short wants more after 'nerve-wracking' Red Roses debut
From the moment Demelza Short stepped out at Scottish Gas Murrayfield the 19-year-old's emotions were clear to see.
Joe Harvey
24 Apr 2026, 7:26
Emma Sing staying 'home' after re-signing with Gloucester Hartpury
England full-back Emma Sing has described Gloucester Hartpury as "home" upon re-signing with the three-time Premiership Women's Ru…
Joe Harvey
24 Apr 2026, 5:50
Turani to make 50th Italy appearance as five changes made for Scotland
Silvia Turani will earn her 50th Italy cap this weekend when Scotland visit Parma in Round 3 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nati…
Joe Harvey
23 Apr 2026, 7:57
Gloucester Hartpury confirm retention of 'hugely influential player'
Gloucester Hartpury have confirmed that England Red Roses back-row Alex Matthews has re-signed with the three-time Premiership Wom…
Joe Harvey
23 Apr 2026, 3:47
France's Teani Feleu installed at centre for Ireland visit to Clermont
Teani Feleu has been put straight into the starting line-up to contend with France's midfield misfortune at this Guinness Women's …
Joe Harvey
23 Apr 2026, 2:33
Eagles look to young half-back partnership for Canada finale in Chicago
USA Women's Eagles head coach Jack Hanratty is testing out a young half-back partnership for their Pacific Four Series finale agai…
Joe Harvey
22 Apr 2026, 9:35
Canada name squad for Pacific Four Series finale after New Zealand 'wake-up call'
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet described his team's loss to New Zealand as a "wake-up call" upon announcing his squad for their Pa…
Joe Harvey
22 Apr 2026, 9:02
Lewis to step in as Wales captain for encounter with England
Bethan Lewis will captain Wales this weekend in the Guinness Women's Six Nations with Kate Williams ruled out with injury.
Joe Harvey
22 Apr 2026, 8:40
David to make England debut as Red Roses make seven changes for Wales
Highly-rated Millie David will make her England debut this weekend when the Red Roses welcome Wales to Ashton Gate Stadium this S…
Joe Harvey
22 Apr 2026, 8:00
Ireland surpass 'incredibly special' marker for Aviva Stadium clash
Ireland's ticket sales for their Guinness Women's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Aviva Stadium have surpassed the 20,000 mark.
Joe Harvey
22 Apr 2026, 4:56
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of Round 2
The Guinness Women's Six Nations delivered another weekend of scintillating rugby as Round 2 came and went.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 11:41
2026 Six Nations Round 2 talking points: There's no place like home for Ireland
Round 2 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations delivered record attendances, opportunities for teams to wrestle back form and th…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 9:49
Mitchell adds uncapped teenager to Red Roses' Six Nations squad
Trailfinders Women hooker Hayley Jones has been added to John Mitchell's England Red Roses squad ahead of their Guinness Women's S…
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 8:38
Black Ferns move back to second in World Rugby rankings with Canada win
New Zealand's 36-14 win over Canada in the Pacific Four Series has seen the Black Ferns move back into second in the World Rugby r…
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 7:32
France's worst fears confirmed as Vernier injury verdict announced
The French Rugby Federation have confirmed that Gabrielle Vernier will miss the remainder of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations…
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 5:03
Kildunne 'honoured' to receive prestigious London Marathon role
Ellie Kildunne will join Sir Mo Farah as an official starter of the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April.
Joe Harvey
20 Apr 2026, 4:12
'She will try and be the best': How Abi Burton stepped up at lock for England
At full-time of England's 84-7 Guinness Women's Six Nations win over Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield plenty of questions surr…
Joe Harvey
19 Apr 2026, 5:23
Ball trial extended to WXV Global Series
It has been confirmed by World Rugby that their women-specific 4.5 size ball trial will be extended to the WXV Global Series.
Joe Harvey
19 Apr 2026, 3:05
WXV Global Challenger Series coming to Hong Kong in 2026
World Rugby have confirmed that Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park will host the WXV Global Series Challenger competition in Septembe…
Joe Harvey
19 Apr 2026, 2:37
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | Talking points from Ireland's 57-20 win against Italy
A weekend on from West London woes Ireland bounced back against Italy to register an untouchable 57-20 win in Galway.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
18 Apr 2026, 12:18
John Mitchell: 'We're still an unfinished rugby team in many ways'
England head coach John Mitchell claimed his Red Roses team are an "unfinished" product after their 84-7 win over Scotland at Scot…
Joe Harvey
18 Apr 2026, 11:07
Scotland v England: Talking points as the Red Roses score 12 tries at Murrayfield
A ruthless 12-try England performance put any talk of England's injury issues behind them and left Scotland wondering what was nex…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
18 Apr 2026, 7:56
Red Roses players step up amid 'unheard of' England injury crisis
England defence coach Sarah Hunter described the Red Roses' current injury crisis as "unheard of" ahead of their Guinness Women's …
Joe Harvey
17 Apr 2026, 2:54
Winning the Melrose Claymores: The other Hong Kong Sevens competition
It is not just the HSBC SVNS World Championship that will occupy spectators this weekend at The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens this …
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 12:13
Muir to hit Red Roses milestone as five alterations made to starting side
England Red Roses boss John Mitchell has made five changes to his team ahead of a Guinness Women's Six Nations clash at Scottish G…
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 11:30
Roselli rings in the Italy changes for Galway trip
Italy head coach Fabio Roselli has made a total of five changes to his starting Azzurre team for their trip to Ireland.
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 7:46
Wills replaces injured Orr for record Scotland fixture in Edinburgh
Scotland have made just one change to their starting team for the visit of England's Red Roses to Scottish Gas Murrayfield this we…
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 5:16
Ratier makes pair of changes to France’s starting XV for Wales
François Ratier has made two changes to his France team for their Guinness Women's Six Nations clash with Wales at Cardiff Arms P…
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 4:39
Osea Kolinisau: 'Everyone wants to win in Hong Kong'
Fiji and the Hong Kong Sevens go hand in hand. Over the years the Far East has been a second home to the Pacific Islanders since t…
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 3:22
Red Roses dealt further injury blows ahead of Murrayfield clash with Scotland
England's Red roses have announced further injury blows ahead of their match with Scotland in Round 2 of the Guinness Women's Six …
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 2:02
Snyman ready for Hong Kong after Blitzboks 'reset'
In the past year South Africa Sevens have been crowned HSBC SVNS Series and HSBC SVNS World Championship winners under Philip Snym…
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 0:57
Aden Ekanayake: 'We’re focused on winning the World Championship'
Australia Sevens' Aden Ekanayake has said his team are not focused on the potential of dropping out of the HSBC SVNS Series.
Joe Harvey
16 Apr 2026, 0:37
Canada's De Goede named to start for World Cup semi-final repeat
World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, Sophie de Goede, has been handed a starting role in a replay of Canada's Women's Rugby…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 12:26
Great Britain aim to put 'best foot forward’ at World Championship opener
Great Britain have been asked to put their "best foot forward" by Director of Rugby, Ciaran Beattie at the HSBC SVNS World Champi…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 10:43
Eagles name unchanged starting side for Kansas City clash with Wallaroos
USA Women's Eagles head coach Jack Hanratty has named an unchanged starting XV for his team's Round 2 Pacific Four Series clash w…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 10:17
Black Ferns' Kalounivale has red card overturned
Black Ferns prop Tanya Kalounivale has been cleared to play with immediate effect after her red card agains the USA Women's Eagles…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 8:07
Wales wing Neumann out of Women's Six Nations
Wales wing Lisa Neumann has been ruled out of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations with a hamstring injury.
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 7:46
'Shame on you': Maher blasts former university over funding cuts
Ilona Maher has criticised Quinnipiac University for their decision to downgrade women's rugby from a varsity to a club sport.
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 7:27
Hong Kong celebrates 50 years of sevens as World Championship commences
The 50th edition of the Hong Kong Sevens will see 24 of the world's best teams descend upon Kai Tak Stadium as the HSBC SVNS World…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 6:04
France 'excitement' for Bordeaux finish as World Championship begins
France's Men and Women have been confirmed for the HSBC SVNS World Championship event in Hong Kong this weekend.
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 4:17
Test wants Eagles to continue 'raising the bar with every performance'
USA Men's Eagles Sevens head coach Zack Test has charged his team to "raise the bar" with their HSBC SVNS World Championship perfo…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 3:43
Women's Eagles squad expected to start delivering 'consistently' at World Championship
USA Women's Eagles Sevens head coach Emilie Bydwell has confirmed the squad that will compete at the first HSBC SVNS World Champio…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 3:24
'Underdogs' Germany team prepared for World Championship challenge
Germany Men's Sevens head coach Pablo Feijoo has branded his team as "underdogs" ahead of their HSBC SVNS World Championship debut…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 3:02
Spain's Men and Women announce Hong Kong squads
Spain's Men's and Women's Sevens coaches Paco Hernández and María Ribera have announced their squads for the HSBC SVNS World Cha…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 2:25
'This is just the first step': Shujaa set sights on Series return
Kevin Wambua has made just one change to his Kenya Men's Sevens squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship event in Hong Kon…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 1:22
Los Teros 7s confirm squad for World Championship opener in Hong Kong
Uruguay Men's Sevens have confirmed the squad that will travel to Hong Kong for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship event.
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 1:07
'World class' Orr to miss remainder of Six Nations
Scotland's Emma Orr will miss the remainder of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations after she sustained a leg injury against Wale…
Joe Harvey
15 Apr 2026, 0:44
2026 Six Nations Round 1 talking points: England have a lock problem to solve
You know that when the seasons switch from Winter to Spring the Guinness Women's Six Nations is not too far away.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
13 Apr 2026, 10:02
France dealt major injury blow as Grisez ruled out of Six Nations
The French Rugby Federation have confirmed that Joanna Grisez has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] injury.
Joe Harvey
13 Apr 2026, 8:08
Injured Red Roses duo replaced in England squad ahead of Scotland game
Injured Red Roses pair Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling have been replaced in England's Guinness Women's Six Nations squad. 
Joe Harvey
13 Apr 2026, 7:25
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations | RugbyPass' Team of Round 1
The opening round of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations provided us with everything we could have ever wanted.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
13 Apr 2026, 6:48
Meg Jones: 'Sometimes it just doesn't go the way you plan'
Red Roses captain Meg Jones promised that England's performances will improve after the world champions started their Guinness Wom…
Joe Harvey
13 Apr 2026, 2:33
Injury-riddled South Africa name World Championship squad for Hong Kong
Injury-hit South Africa have been forced to make changes to their squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship event of the se…
Joe Harvey
12 Apr 2026, 5:42
Mitchell confirms Red Roses duo are out with 'long-term' injuries
England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell confirmed that Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling will be out with “long-term” injur…
Joe Harvey
11 Apr 2026, 11:01
Red Roses player ratings v Ireland | 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations
There was nothing overly special about England's 33-12 win over Ireland to start their 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
11 Apr 2026, 8:54
Red Roses inspire rugby first with Six Nations tifo banner
Ahead of the Red Roses' Guinness Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland the RFU unveiled a first-of-its-kind tifo banner.
Joe Harvey
11 Apr 2026, 6:24
Pacific Four Series: Can Canada pick up where they left off?
It is hard to believe that almost seven months have passed since Canada saw their Women’s Rugby World Cup dreams dashed by Engla…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
10 Apr 2026, 6:00
First Springbok Women squad of 2026 announced by De Bruin
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has included 10 uncapped players for the team's first alignment camp of 2026.
Joe Harvey
10 Apr 2026, 3:23
Nortje hoping for 'third time lucky' with South Africa in Hong Kong
Even though it is Quewin Nortje's first appearance of the 2025/26 season the 23-year-old is battle-hardened for HSBC SVNS World Ch…
Joe Harvey
10 Apr 2026, 2:55
Kaua confirms 'special and magical' Brazil squad going to Hong Kong
As Yaras have named their squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship stop in Hong Kong next week.
Joe Harvey
10 Apr 2026, 2:27
Six potential debutants in Canada squad for Pacific Four Series opener
Kévin Rouet has named six debutants in his squad for Canada's Pacific Four Series opener against the Wallaroos in Sacramento, Cal…
Joe Harvey
10 Apr 2026, 0:53
Courtney Keight excited for Wales to ‘rewrite the narrative’ in Six Nations
It is almost impossible to undersell how much of a disappointment the past two years have been for Wales.
Interview
Joe Harvey
09 Apr 2026, 7:27
Fukofuka names quartet of Scotland debutants for Wales clash
Sione Fukofuka has named four debutants in his first match day squad as Scotland coach for their Guinness Women's Six Nations open…
Joe Harvey
09 Apr 2026, 4:55
'They both fully deserve this opportunity': Wales include two new caps against Scotland
Sean Lynn has included a pair of debutants in his Wales squad to take on Scotland in Round 1 of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nati…
Joe Harvey
09 Apr 2026, 3:33
2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations preview: Predictions, facts and key players
This weekend the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations will get underway.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
09 Apr 2026, 2:50
Italy name squad for Six Nations opener in Grenoble
Italy head coach Fabio Roselli has named the squad that will take on France in their Guinness Women's Six Nations opener this week…
Joe Harvey
09 Apr 2026, 2:49
Hong Kong's Groves has 'burning desire' for Olympic qualification
Jevon Groves has one thing written at the top of his wish list: Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 7:22
Swys de Bruin: 'The Daisies have set a benchmark for others to follow'
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin described the Bulls Daises as the "benchmark" for domestic women's rugby in South Africa.
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 6:37
Nortje checks in for first Blitzboks appearance of the season in Hong Kong
Quewin Nortje will make his return for HSBC SVNS Series champions South Africa in Hong Kong for the first leg of the HSBC SVNS Wor…
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 6:01
Las Yaguaretés aiming for the 'spectacular' ahead of World Championship opener
Argentina Women's Sevens have gone the long way round to gain HSBC SVNS World Championship qualification.
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 6:00
New venue confirmed for 2026 edition of Rugby Premier League
Rugby India have confirmed that the second edition of Rugby Premier League [RPL] will take place in Hyderabad in June 2026.
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 4:17
'It’s a great challenge ahead': Los Pumas squad confirmed for Hong Kong
Argentina Men's Sevens head coach Santiago Gómez Cora wants to his team to continue their growth this season at the HSBC SVNS Wor…
Joe Harvey
08 Apr 2026, 3:17
Leicester Tigers reaffirm commitment to PWR club with 'enhanced strategy'
Leicester Tigers have announced an enhanced strategy for growth and additional commitment to their Premiership Women's Rugby side.…
Joe Harvey
07 Apr 2026, 7:23
Lightning boss Smith picks up Pacific Four Series role
Loughborough Lightning have confirmed that head coach Nathan Smith will join Canada as a guest coach for the 2026 Pacific Four Ser…
Joe Harvey
07 Apr 2026, 2:49
George enjoying 'fresh' pre-Six Nations camp with Wales
Wales fly-half Lleucu George hopes that "fresh" start can help the team impress on the pitch this Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Joe Harvey
07 Apr 2026, 1:41
Millie Hyett: 'I hate change - it was a big thing for me to make a move'
By her own admission Millie Hyett is not the biggest fan of change. Even though in her young career the 20-year-old has seen plent…
Interview
Joe Harvey
03 Apr 2026, 23:10
Fiji win gives Wallaroos 'really good starting point'
A 33-15 win against Fiji may well have been the perfect preparation for the Wallaroos ahead of the 2026 Pacific Four Series.
Joe Harvey
02 Apr 2026, 10:35
Smith ready to retake place in 'exciting' Scotland team
Meryl Smith's wait to get back into a Scotland jersey has been a bit longer than some of her international teammates.
Joe Harvey
02 Apr 2026, 9:53
Sione Fukofuka: 'Pac Four was great, but Six Nations is that next level'
There is a gleam in the eye of Sione Fukofuka at the Guinness Women’s Six Nations launch event. His opening gambit as head coach…
Joe Harvey
02 Apr 2026, 9:16
England U21 name squad for 'important' clash with Las Leonas
England U21 Women head coach LJ Lewis has named her squad that will take on Spain's senior national team this weekend in an uncapp…
Joe Harvey
02 Apr 2026, 7:46
'Authentic' Jones sets Six Nations goal as stand-in England skipper
Meg Jones admits that she did not bat an eye when Red Roses head coach John Mitchell asked the 29-year-old to captain England in 2…
Joe Harvey
02 Apr 2026, 5:49
Joyce eyeing new Wales role after 'shock' Six Nations call-up
Alisha Joyce has confessed she was "shocked" to receive a Wales call-up from Sean Lynn for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 9:31
'I wish her the best of luck': Leicester announce midseason departure
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that lock forward Deni Ross has left the club with immediate effect to return to Australia.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 9:02
Swann joins Scotland's Six Nations squad as injury cover
Demi Swann has been added to Scotland's Guinness Women's Six Nations squad as an injury replacement for Anne Young. 
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 8:02
Manusina turn to 18-year veteran as new head coach
Manusina Samoa have appointed legendary playmaker Bella Milo as the team's newest head coach.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 7:24
'Outstanding' Canada U21 enjoy unbeaten March tour
Canada U21 Women enjoyed an unbeaten March tour which culminated in a dominant victory over England U21 Women.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 6:54
Taiyo Seimei Women's Sevens Series: Updates made to 'important' pathway competition
The Japan Rugby Football Union have confirmed the expansion of the Taiyo Seimei Women's Sevens Series after a successful 2025 seas…
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 3:50
Ex-Eagles Sevens coach Friday lands new coaching role
Harrow School have announced that former USA Men's Eagles Sevens coach will be their new Director of Rugby.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 3:20
Crystal Kaua: 'I think the biggest difference was the crowd'
Brazil credited the support of a home crowd for driving them to HSBC SVNS 2 success in São Paulo.
Joe Harvey
01 Apr 2026, 2:47
Pablo Feijoo: 'I'm proud of the guys who fought hard right to the end'
German Men's Sevens head coach Pablo Feijoo has expressed fitness concerns for his team ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championship.
Joe Harvey
31 Mar 2026, 7:52
Pools confirmed for World Championship opener in Hong Kong
All 24 teams for the HSBC SVNS World Championship have now been confirmed. It took 10 events across HSBC SVNS Series, SVNS 2 and S…
Joe Harvey
31 Mar 2026, 6:58
Cecil Afrika: 'SVNS 2 was great and so competitive'
A fifth place finish in São Paulo was not what the Springbok Women's Sevens wanted. But their task of HSBC SVNS World Championshi…
Joe Harvey
31 Mar 2026, 2:50
'I'm really proud of everyone': Test pleased with Eagles' SVNS 2 efforts
Zack Test could not hide his pride for the USA Men's Eagles Sevens after they qualified for the HSBC SVNS World Championship as to…
Joe Harvey
31 Mar 2026, 2:09
Eagles confirm 32-player squad for home Pacific Four Series
New USA Women's Eagles head coach Jack Hanratty has named his 32-player squad for the 2026 Pacific Four Series.
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 14:13
Gallagher replaced in Scotland's Six Nations squad
Scotland back-row Evie Gallagher has been replaced in Sione Fukofuka's Guinness Women's Six Nations squad by Gemma Bell.
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 10:37
PWR Round 16 talking points: Sale dealt capital lesson by Saracens
Premiership Women's Rugby offered us plenty to mull over as the competition enters a spell of Spring hibernation.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 9:51
Red Roses' Heard ruled out of Six Nations
Women's Rugby World Cup winner Tatyana Heard has been ruled out of the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations with a foot injury.
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 8:29
Women's Super League 1: Daisies and Boland lock in Final spots
In the seventh and final round of Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 action the Bulls Daisies and Boland Dames secured places in th…
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 6:01
Brazil win on home soil to secure World Championship status
HSBC SVNS World Championship places were on the line all way until the 90th and final match of the 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 season.
Joe Harvey
30 Mar 2026, 1:46
Apps to captain Canada at World Championship opener in Hong Kong
Olivia Apps will captain Canada Women's Sevens at the first HSBC SVNS World Championship event in Hong Kong in April.
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 12:29
Plenty to play for at SVNS 2 finale in São Paulo
São Paulo is the scene for the final leg of the inaugural HSBC SVNS 2 season this weekend. 
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 11:00
De Goede included in 30-player Canada squad for Pacific Four Series
World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, Sophie de Goede, has been included in Canada's 30-player squad for the 2026 Pacific Fo…
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 8:00
Test's Eagles to use São Paulo as "dress rehearsal" for World Championship
Zack Test's USA Men's Eagles Sevens will use the HSBC SVNS 2 finale in Brazil as "a dress rehearsal" for the HSBC SVNS World Champ…
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 5:58
'We are shifting our primary focus': USA affirm long-term player development goal
Last week  USA Rugby confirmed a 17-player squad that gathered at Chula Vista for a U23 Women's Sevens training camp.
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 4:03
'We are stress-free now': Dolf expects positive South Africa performance in Brazil
Byrhandré Dolf believes we can expect to see the Springbok Women's Sevens play with freedom this weekend at the HSBC SVNS 2 final…
Joe Harvey
27 Mar 2026, 3:28
Ella Cromack: 'Had that not happened I would have barely played'
This time last season Ella Cromack was frustrated with her rugby. Fast forward 12 months and the 20-year-old is in a completely di…
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Mar 2026, 5:40
'I'm still speechless': Bone excited for Wallaroos debut
Growing up Lily Bone knew that she wanted to represent Australia on the world's biggest stage.
Joe Harvey
26 Mar 2026, 2:50
Maria Tshiremba's simple Springboks message ahead of SVNS 2 finale
Maria Tshiremba's message for her Springbok Women's Sevens teammates is simple ahead of the HSBC SVNS 2 finale in São Paulo.
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 7:37
'I believe she is the best player in the world': Kabeya re-signs with Loughborough
Loughborough Lightning have announced the retention of Women's Rugby World Cup winning back-row Sadia Kabeya with their latest re…
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 6:55
Crystal Kaua: 'We need all the support from the fans'
Crystal Kaua knows her Brazil team need a big result on home soil this weekend to qualify for the HSBC SVNS World Championship. 
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 4:36
Alisha Joyce named in 38-player Wales squad for Six Nations
Four months after she gave birth Alisha Joyce has been named in Wales' squad for the Guinness Women's Six Nations by head coach Se…
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 3:59
Canada forced to make changes ahead of SVNS 2 decider
Canada Men's Sevens have been forced to make changes to their squad ahead of the final HSBC SVNS 2 stop in São Paulo this weekend…
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 3:07
'I cannot fault the effort': Afrika maligns poor 14 minutes in Montevideo
Springbok Women's Sevens boss Cecil Afrika was left rueing two halves of HSBC SVNS 2 rugby in Uruguay last weekend.
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 2:35
Zack Test: 'We are only scratching the surface of our true capability'
Zack Test could not contain his pride after the USA Men's Eagles Sevens secured HSBC SVNS World Championship qualification.
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 1:49
Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'I’m going to be their number one supporter'
Amee-Lee Costigan has pledged to be Ireland's biggest supporter during their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign after the she a…
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 1:16
Lynn confirms assistant coach shake up for Wales ahead of Six Nations
Sean Lynn has confirmed the addition of Ashley Beck and Steve Salvin to his Wales coaching team ahead of the Guinness Women's Six …
Joe Harvey
25 Mar 2026, 0:46
PWR Round 15 talking points: Sharks move into semi-final spots
You never know what is around the corner in Premiership Women’s Rugby. Round 15 of the 2025/26 season was proof of that.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 10:40
'This group has shown real courage': Latest England U21 Women squad announced
England U21 Women head coach LJ Lewis has selected a training squad for an opposed training session with Canada U21 Women.
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 7:40
Penultimate round of WSL 1 action delivers drama from start to finish
There was plenty of excitement in the penultimate round of Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 action over the weekend.
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 4:47
Red Roses confirm opponents and venues for home WXV Global Series matches
England's Red Roses have announced three home fixtures to kick-off their WXV Global Series campaign this September.
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 3:37
Celtic Challenge 2025/26 semi-finals: All-Ireland final confirmed
Wolfhounds and Clovers have secured their place at the first-ever Celtic Challenge final this weekend in Edinburgh.
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 3:16
Las Yaguaretés go back-to-back and USA claim gold in Montevideo
Four HSBC SVNS 2 teams have secured their place at the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series after podium finishes in Montevideo.
Joe Harvey
23 Mar 2026, 1:59
Get to know: Who are the Red Roses' uncapped players?
When the Red Roses announced their 38-player training squad for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations there were seven uncapped p…
Joe Harvey
20 Mar 2026, 11:00
John Mitchell: 'I think we are the standard bearers'
John Mitchell has stated that his England Red Roses side are the "standard bearers" of women's rugby.
Joe Harvey
20 Mar 2026, 11:00
'If they want to earn the right': How Mitchell is attacking Red Roses squad selection
It is clear that John Mitchell has places up for grabs in his England Red Roses team this Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Joe Harvey
20 Mar 2026, 11:00
25 World Cup winners included in Red Roses' Six Nations squad
John Mitchell has announced a 38-player England Red Roses squad for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Joe Harvey
20 Mar 2026, 2:00
'Embraced' Bemand extends stay as Ireland head coach
Scott Bemand said he had been "embraced" by Ireland's players and public upon signing a contract extension to stay as Ireland's he…
Joe Harvey
20 Mar 2026, 1:16
'It's a huge honour': Red Roses confirm captain for 2026
Megan Jones has been appointed England Red Roses captain for 2026.
Joe Harvey
19 Mar 2026, 11:45
Catha Jacobs: 'I decided that, for now, I want to get stuck in'
Catha Jacobs’ return to the Springbok Women’s Sevens programme was about as unexpected as they come.
Interview
Joe Harvey
19 Mar 2026, 6:39
Kenya SVNS 2 squads locked in for Montevideo and São Paulo
Kenya Men's and Women's Sevens squads are locked in for HSBC SVNS 2 stops in Uruguay and São Paulo this March.
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 8:36
'Right now we are two points off': Belgium maintain top four ambition
Belgium Men's Sevens have reaffirmed their ambition to finish in the top four of HSBC SVNS 2 after Montevideo and São Paulo tourn…
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 7:56
Ribera makes four changes to Las Leonas' SVNS 2 squad
Spain Women's Sevens coach María Ribera has made four changes to her Las Leonas squad travelling to Montevideo and São Paulo for…
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 7:06
Argentina great Juan Imhoff lands unexpected international head coaching gig
Former Los Pumas wing Juan Imhoff has landed his first international coaching job following his retirement from professional rugby…
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 5:47
As Yaras chasing change of fortune in Montevideo
As Yaras will be hoping for a change of fortunes when HSBC SVNS 2 lands in South America for its conclusion.
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 4:07
Las Yaguaretés boss Garcia: 'We haven't achieved our goal yet'
Las Yaguaretés boss Nahuel García has his sights set on a strong finish to the team's HSBC SVNS 2 campaign in Uruguay and Brazil…
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 3:35
'We haven't achieved anything': Wolfpack boss Feijoo keeps cool ahead of Montevideo
Germany Men's Sevens head coach Pablo Feijoo has not been swept up in the Wolfpack's HSBC SVNS 2 tournament win in Nairobi.
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 3:06
Two debutants named in Eagles' squads for SVNS 2's South America finale
USA Men's Eagles Sevens head coach Zack Test has maintained that his team will continue to focus on themselves at HSBC SVNS 2 even…
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 2:22
'We’re confident we can perform well': Canada aim to make strides in SVNS 2
Canada Men's Sevens have named their 13-player squad for the decisive block in the HSBC SVNS 2 campaign.
Joe Harvey
18 Mar 2026, 1:52
Snyman praises 'special' Blitzboks performance in New York
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 10:36
Steve Salvin: 'We never really let the foot off the gas'
Steve Salvin praised his Exeter Chiefs squad after their dominant 47-14 win over Trailfinders Women at Sandy Park.
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 9:53
Bydwell's Eagles 'where they're supposed to be' in Olympic journey
Emilie Bydwell was delighted with her team's efforts after the USA Women's Eagles Sevens secured third-place on the HSBC SVNS Seri…
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 9:15
PWR Round 14 talking points: Gloucester Hartpury win ugly in North London
Sunday lunchtime saw Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury beat Saracens 22-17 in what was billed as the clash…
Opinion
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 8:04
'There’s still more to come': Lightning's Westcombe Evans
Loughborough Lightning wing Bo Westcombe Evans has told people to expect more from her after a Round 14 hat-trick against Harlequi…
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 4:06
Daisies go five for five with big WSL 1 win
Things are really starting to take shape in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 after the fifth round of the season.
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 2:18
Blitzboks and Black Ferns win thrilling finals to claim Series crowns
The Blitzboks and Black Ferns both claimed 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series titles with dramatic tournament wins at HSBC SVNS New York.
Joe Harvey
16 Mar 2026, 1:40
The rise of Kaylen Thomas: Meet the Eagles' newest sevens star
It finally feels like Kaylen Thomas is at home on the HSBC SVNS Series.
Interview
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 16:11
All to play for as HSBC SVNS arrives in New York
Even amid the rain and snow of New York, spirits could not be dampened at the captains photo ahead of this weekend's HSBC SVNS Ser…
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 11:00
'That was the intention after Paris': Canada's Daniels eyes Test rugby honours
Last weekend in Vancouver, Chloe Daniels played her first sevens game for Canada since the 2024 Olympic Games gold medal match at …
Interview
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 10:29
Bydwell and Kirshe set main objective for home SVNS tournament
Emilie Bydwell and Kristi Kirshe shared a quick glance at one another when asked what constitutes success for the USA Women’s Ea…
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 8:18
'I just don’t think it was consistent enough': Great Britain confirm squads for SVNS New York
Both of Great Britain Sevens' Men's and Women's teams have made no changes to their squads ahead of HSBC SVNS New York.
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 4:16
'We didn’t play to our standard': Kolinisau expects improvement in New York
Fiji Men's Sevens boss Osea Kolinisau could not contain his disappointment at his team's third-place finish last week in Vancouver…
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 3:37
David Brits: 'We want to go back-to-back'
David Brits does not mind putting in the hard yards for the Springbok Men's Sevens. 
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 2:48
Jacobs to make Springbok Sevens return at SVNS 2 stops in South America
Catha Jacobs is set to make her first Springbok Women's Sevens appearance in seven years next week in Montevideo.
Joe Harvey
13 Mar 2026, 2:15
Jo Vosakiwaiwai: 'It was special representing my family and my culture'
Jo Vosakiwaiwai is already making a name for herself. Even if the Harlequins and England age grade back is still a teenager.
Interview
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 11:07
Emma Sing: 'There is no point me trying to be like Ellie'
Emma Sing has rubbished the comparisons between herself and England Red Roses teammate Ellie Kildunne.
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 5:20
'It will all be wrapped up': Wallaroos offer update on head coach search
Rugby Australia have confirmed that a full-time Wallaroos head coach will be appointed after the team's Pacific Four series campai…
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 3:53
Highly-rated Hyett swaps Gloucester Hartpury for Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears have confirmed the midseason arrival of Millie Hyatt from Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury.
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 2:49
'It is a real honour': Gloucester Hartpury confirm appointment of new CEO
Gloucester Hartpury have confirmed the appointment of Rebecca Dennis as the club's Chief Executive Officer.
Joe Harvey
12 Mar 2026, 1:52
Canada forced to make five changes ahead of New York SVNS
Canada Women's Sevens head coach Jocelyn Barrieau has been forced to make a number of changes to her squad for New York SVNS.
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 9:00
Top five social media moments from HSBC SVNS’ stop in Vancouver
All of a sudden there is just one more round to go of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series season.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 8:17
'We will have a target on our backs': Ronald Brown
Springboks Sevens' Ronald Brown knows that he and his teammates are the team to beat in New York City this weekend.
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 6:57
Five standout performers from Vancouver SVNS
The penultimate round of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series season has set up the final weekend perfectly.
Analysis
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 6:16
Canada dealt double injury blow ahead of SVNS stop-off in New York
Canada Women's Sevens have been dealt a double injury blow in the wake of their fifth-place finish in Vancouver last weekend.
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 1:58
'We’re not satisfied': Bydwell names unchanged Eagles squad for New York
After claiming third-place in Vancouver, USA Women's Eagles Sevens head coach Emilie Bydwell has named an unchanged squad for the …
Joe Harvey
11 Mar 2026, 1:16
World Cup winner latest to re-commit to Loughborough Lightning
Women's Rugby World Cup winner Helena Rowland is the latest Loughborough Lightning player to sign a multi-year deal at the club.
Joe Harvey
10 Mar 2026, 3:01
Snyman brands Blitzbok win in Vancouver as one of their best
Philip Snyman had nothing but praise for his Springbok Men's Sevens team after their victory at Vancouver SVNS.
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 10:02
'We took our foot off the gas': Mataitoga laments second half performance
Loughborough Lightning's Bulou Mataitoga rued her team's lack of second half intensity at the end of their 31-29 loss to Sale Shar…
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 9:31
PWR Round 13 talking points: Gloucester Hartpury and Saracens underline dominance
With five more rounds of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season to go it does now feel like we know the identities of all …
Opinion
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 8:41
Picture perfect start for Bulls Daisies continues in Women's Super League
The Blue Bulls Daisies have continued to dominate the top of the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 table.
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 5:11
Celtic Challenge 2025/26 Round 10: Irish and Welsh teams remain for semi-finals
Just like that the 2025/26 Celtic Challenge's regular season is over.
Joe Harvey
09 Mar 2026, 4:25
'That’s the big aim for this season': Stratford reveals Gloucester Hartpury goal
Gloucester Hartpury captain Zoe Stratford has confirmed it is the club’s ambition to go unbeaten this season as they look to com…
Joe Harvey
06 Mar 2026, 8:13
England U21 announce clash with Women's Rugby World Cup opposition
England U21 Women will play Spain's senior side ahead of their Six Nations Women's U21 Series campaign this April.
Joe Harvey
06 Mar 2026, 2:54
Eagles prioritise 'finding a way to win' after Day 2 troubles
There was little denying that the USA Women's Eagles Sevens were disappointed with their fourth-place finish last time out on the …
Joe Harvey
06 Mar 2026, 1:37
'Everyone just trusts each other and backs each other': Niamh O'Dowd
It was never a case of if Niamh O’Dowd would one day play in Premiership Women’s Rugby. It was a case of when.
Interview
Joe Harvey
06 Mar 2026, 0:40
Great Britain bolstered by Olympic experience in Vancouver
Great Britain Sevens' women will be bolstered by Olympic experience as Heather Cowell, Abbie Brown and Grace Crompton all return t…
Joe Harvey
05 Mar 2026, 6:28
Keyara Wardley: 'My body definitely needed a break'
There is no place quite like home. For Keyara Wardley, home will be the place she makes her Canada Women’s Sevens return.
Interview
Joe Harvey
05 Mar 2026, 4:53
'It’s not easy being number one': Kolinisau expects tough North American legs
Osea Kolinisau knows that Fiji's position at the top of the HSBC SVNS Series standings is perilous at best.
Joe Harvey
05 Mar 2026, 1:46
Plenty to play for as the HSBC SVNS Series docks in Vancouver
The HSBC SVNS Series ferry has docked in Vancouver ahead of an exciting and potentially decisive weekend at BC Place. 
Joe Harvey
05 Mar 2026, 1:05
Breanne Nicholas: 'I’m really trying to embrace the milestone'
Breanne Nicholas is not one for the limelight.
Interview
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 8:24
Emilie Bydwell: 'It’s time for us to shift gears'
USA Women's Eagles Sevens head coach Emilie Bydwell has promised her team will 'shift gears' at HSBC SVNS Series stops in Vancouve…
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 5:27
'We still want to be more consistent': Hernández expecting more from Spain
Over the course of this HSBC SVNS Series season Paco Hernández has seen plenty of improvement from his Spain team.
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 4:51
France look to squad continuity for Vancouver and New York stops
After mixed fortunes in Perth, France's Men and Women have named their squads for the North American leg of the HSBC SVNS Series s…
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 2:51
Argentina looking to 'finish gaining confidence' in North America
Argentina Men's Sevens head coach Santiago Gómez Cora knows his team will have plenty of analysis to do after stops in Vancouver …
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 2:12
Canada's Men lean on XVs experience for Tri-Nations Challenge event
Canada Men's Sevens head coach Christiaan Esterhuizen has named a 16-player squad to compete in the Teck Tri-Nations Challenge thi…
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 1:52
'That was very frustrating': Davids thrilled to be back for Blitzboks
Selvyn Davids is honest about his annoyance at missing out on the Blitzboks' success in Perth.
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 1:29
Sebastiaan Jobb: 'The guys are really pushing each other'
Springbok Sevens star Sebastiaan Jobb has credited his head coach, Philip Snyman, for the team's success so far this season.
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 1:03
'I am finally injury free': Human relishing return after 11 months out
Dewald Human will make his return to the Blitzboks after 11 months out with injury this weekend in Vancouver.
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 0:42
Women's Rugby World Cup star to make Canada return at Vancouver SVNS
Four players will be making their season debuts on the HSBC SVNS Series for Canada this weekend in Vancouver.
Joe Harvey
04 Mar 2026, 0:27
'There is a huge amount of untapped athletic potential': IRFU announce combine events
The Irish Rugby Football Union will host a series of combines designed to identify high-potential female athletes from other sport…
Joe Harvey
03 Mar 2026, 9:58
'It’s going to be a historical game': King anticipating landmark England clash
It is difficult not to be excited by the prospect of Erin King's return to international rugby in the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Na…
Joe Harvey
03 Mar 2026, 9:20
Celtic Challenge 2025/26: Play-off picture becomes clearer in Round 9
In the latest round of Celtic Challenge action two more teams locked up their semi-final destiny in Round 9 of the 2025/26 season.
Joe Harvey
03 Mar 2026, 2:48
Meet Henry Smeed: The Germany Sevens star from Somerset
Henry Smeed is not your run of the mill member of Germany’s Wolfpack.
Interview
Joe Harvey
27 Feb 2026, 7:00
Latest 34-player England U21 Women training squad announced
England U21 Women head coach LJ Lewis has named the players that will take part in her final development camp ahead of the team's …
Joe Harvey
27 Feb 2026, 6:56
Visser ready to hit Blitzbok half century in North America
Impi Visser is preparing to hit 50 tournament appearances for the Blitzboks in the North America leg of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Seri…
Joe Harvey
27 Feb 2026, 6:40
Poppy Cleall: 'Once you’re not picked, you can’t really do much about it'
When Poppy Cleall was told that she had lost her RFU contract she decided to do everything possible to play at the 2025 Women’s …
Interview
Joe Harvey
26 Feb 2026, 8:45
'I signed here to play attacking rugby': Aitchison loving life with Sharks
Eight months into Holly Aitchison's time with Sale Sharks and the playmaker is loving being back in her native North West.
Joe Harvey
26 Feb 2026, 7:44
'We’ve just got to keep the foot on the throat': Kabeya eyes improvement for Lightning
Sadia Kabeya could see the positives on her team's 24-21 loss to Bristol Bears at the weekend. Even if a defeat on her birthday wa…
Joe Harvey
26 Feb 2026, 5:01
Top USA talent gathers for three-day Eagles camp in UK
Jack Hanratty has gathered 24 players for a three-day overseas USA Women's Eagles camp in the United Kingdom.
Joe Harvey
26 Feb 2026, 4:03
Loughborough centurion latest to extend time with Lightning
Loughborough Lightning's record appearance maker Meg Davey is the latest player to sign a contract extension with the Premiership …
Joe Harvey
26 Feb 2026, 2:01
Familiar face returns to lead Fijiana on interim basis
The Fiji Rugby Union have confirmed that Mike Legge will lead the Fijiana XV on an interim basis between March and April.
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 8:12
Olympic champion joins La Rochelle as medical joker
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara has added Olympic gold medallist Andy Timo to his squad for the remainder of the season.
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 7:07
Eagles combine with San Diego not-for-profit to prepare over 700 meals
USA Women's Eagles Sevens stars packed over 700 meals for people fighting critical illnesses in San Diego. 
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 2:28
Signed up for more: Black Ferns Sevens skipper commits until 2028
Black Ferns Sevens skipper Risi Pouri-Lane has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until 2028.
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 1:45
Ex-Kenya skipper lands prestigious IOC role
Former Kenya Sevens captain Humphrey Kayange has been elected Second Vice-Chair of the International Olympic Committee Athletes' C…
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 1:01
Australia Sevens icon makes pregnancy announcement
Australia Sevens legend Charlotte Caslick has announced she is pregnant on social media.
Joe Harvey
25 Feb 2026, 0:15
The numbers that emphasise the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup's success
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was always going to be a game changer for women's sport.
Joe Harvey
24 Feb 2026, 1:02
'It is a commitment from our unions': Horrox reveals women's rugby growth target pledge
World Rugby's Chief of Women's Rugby, Sally Horrox, revealed that over 50 member unions have committed to grow women's and girls p…
Joe Harvey
24 Feb 2026, 1:01
Latsha makes try-scoring return in second round of Women's Super League 1
In the second round of Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 action three teams have maintained their winning starts to the season.
Joe Harvey
23 Feb 2026, 7:04
PWR Round 12 talking points: Has mud bath loss dented Harlequins hope?
All of a sudden it feels like things in Premiership Women's Rugby are really taking shape after Round 12.
Opinion
Joe Harvey
23 Feb 2026, 5:09
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