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Lucy Lomax

Lucy Lomax has been working in sports journalism, communications and digital content production for the past seven years. Lucy's career to date has seen her work for organisations such as BBC Sport, Harlequins Rugby, the English Institute of Sport and Team GB as well as hosting the Female Athlete Podcast. Lucy is passionate about supporting women in sport, and in particular helping to promote and grow the game of women's rugby.

John Mitchell signs long-term contract with World Cup winning Red Roses

England's Rugby World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell has signed a long-term contract with the Red Roses, committing his futu…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
29 Jan 2026, 8:02
Interview

One of the most anticipated years in the history of the Springbok Women is upon us

Since the tournament the Boks Women (or SA Rugby) have stepped up both on and off the field with some mouth watering fixtures line…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
27 Jan 2026, 6:50

Sara Cox announces international retirement with immediate effect

England’s Sara Cox has today called time on a stellar international career, announcing her retirement from refereeing on the int…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
19 Jan 2026, 4:04

What to look forward to in 2026 for women's rugby

With the excitement of 2025 now over, and a historic Women's Rugby World Cup in the rear view mirror, we can now cast our eyes to …

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
07 Jan 2026, 1:38

King makes return as Wolfhounds emerge victorious in Celtic Challenge derby

On Saturday 3rd January, round 2 of the Celtic Challenge saw Irish sides Clovers and Wolfhounds battle out their first derby of th…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
05 Jan 2026, 3:23
Analysis

Highlights of 2025: Has this been women’s rugby’s best year yet?

It is not far-fetched to argue that this has been one of the best year’s in history for the women’s game, spearheaded by the 2…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
29 Dec 2025, 1:00

Ireland's Aoife Wafer set to make Harlequins debut

Ireland's Aoife Wafer is set to play her first minutes of rugby this weekend since sustaining an injury in the Rugby World Cup in …

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
11 Dec 2025, 6:11
Interview

Austerberry on managing player load: 'Sometimes the right place isn't on the rugby field'

With hundreds of PWR players involved in the recently concluded Rugby World Cup, many teams are still managing player load both ph…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
11 Dec 2025, 4:48

Trailfinders sign another Black Fern as injury cover

Trailfinders have signed New Zealand's Tanya Kalounivale as injury cover until 31st March 2026.

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
04 Dec 2025, 10:00

PWR announce fixtures for rounds 9-14

The fixtures for rounds 9-14 of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season have been announced, running between the end of Jan…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
04 Dec 2025, 2:38
Interview

Linde van der Velden: 'The Netherlands definitely has the talent to play in the PWR'

Sometimes players take a road less trodden, and that’s certainly true for Linde van der Velden. The 30-year-old has packed down …

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
02 Dec 2025, 4:17
Opinion

Why are we seeing an influx of Black Ferns into the PWR?

With the latest Black Fern Ruahei Demant landing in the UK on Sunday eve, the New Zealand co-captain is yet another amazing additi…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
26 Nov 2025, 5:59

World Rugby expands trials of new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS

World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
26 Nov 2025, 5:12

England's Abby Dow announces retirement from rugby age 28

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28.

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
26 Nov 2025, 4:59
Interview

Davidson on All Blacks appointment: 'I'm definitely trying to see it as another 80 minutes of rugby'

Fresh from refereeing her second Women’s World Cup final between England and Canada back in September, Hollie Davidson will take…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
21 Nov 2025, 1:30

Meet the figure behind Springbok Women's forward domination

One only needs to ask what made the Springboks stand out on the pitch during the Women's World Cup, what was it that put fear into…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
20 Nov 2025, 4:38
Interview

Maud Muir on returning to club: 'It's been tricky. It is hard to switch your brain on'

You have to scroll back on the PWR results pages to just under a year ago to find Gloucester-Hartpury's last loss, and you have to…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
18 Nov 2025, 3:10

PWR results round up: Try fest as round four delivers crackers

Round four of Premiership Women's Rugby saw a try-fest with 41 tries scored in total, as Saracens continued their impressive form …

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
17 Nov 2025, 6:37

SA Rugby to centrally contract up to 150 players for new women's league

SA Rugby has been working tirelessly to expand opportunities for women’s players and to further professionalise the women’s ga…

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
12 Nov 2025, 6:59

PWR results round up: Away teams triumph in thrilling round three

Round three of Premiership Women's Rugby saw away day bliss, as all four away teams walked away with wins or points.

Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax
10 Nov 2025, 5:12
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