Ellie Kildunne to release book ahead of 2026 Women's Six Nations
World Cup winning England full back Ellie Kildunne has announced she is releasing a book ahead of this year’s Women's Six Nation…
Lucy Lomax
10 Feb 2026, 5:41
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Lucy Lomax
@lucylomax16 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.
'The worst pitch I’ve ever, ever played on': Sale in spotlight for pitch conditions
Round 10 of the PWR saw epic clashes, high scoring draws and for Sale Sharks and Gloucester-Hartpury up in Manchester...a mud bath…
Lucy Lomax
09 Feb 2026, 5:02
Interview
'It’s a little tainted': Moloney-MacDonald reflects on World Cup experience
Throughout the World Cup winning campaign, the winger only played in England’s pool stage match against minnows Samoa. But in te…
Lucy Lomax
04 Feb 2026, 7:28
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Former Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp lands new role with the RFU
Former Wallaroos head coach and former England scrum-half Jo Yapp has been appointed a new role at the RFU.
Lucy Lomax
30 Jan 2026, 2:10
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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
29 Jan 2026, 8:02
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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
27 Jan 2026, 6:50
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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
19 Jan 2026, 4:04
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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
07 Jan 2026, 1:38
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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
05 Jan 2026, 3:23
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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
29 Dec 2025, 1:00
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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
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
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
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
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
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
26 Nov 2025, 5:59
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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
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
26 Nov 2025, 4:59
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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
21 Nov 2025, 1:30
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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
20 Nov 2025, 4:38
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