Ten breakthrough players to watch at this World Cup
With the World Cup only three days away, we've put together a list of ten players who are aged 23 or under, heading to their first…
Lucy Lomax
19 Aug 2025, 3:13
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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.
World Rugby launches women’s game blueprint for growth ahead of RWC 2025
Just four days ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, World Rugby has unveiled the most comprehensive study to date on the rise, …
Lucy Lomax
18 Aug 2025, 1:58
Honourable Mentions: Who else could have made the Top 50 list?
Here is a countdown of the 12 players we believe deserve a mention despite not making it into the RugbyPass Top 50, but perhaps on…
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Lucy Lomax
12 Aug 2025, 4:04
Alex Callender and Kate Williams lead Wales World Cup squad
Wales head coach Sean Lynn has named the 32 players who will represent Wales at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, including 19 f…
Lucy Lomax
11 Aug 2025, 4:34
Bok Women name squad for Rugby World Cup 2025
Nolusindiso Booi has been announced as South Africa captain for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
Lucy Lomax
11 Aug 2025, 4:02
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe reacts to winning RugbyPass Top 50 crown
As the RugbyPass Top 50 final ten players are revealed, who other than Portia Woodman-Wickliffe could take the throne?
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Lucy Lomax
11 Aug 2025, 3:30
Red Roses name team for final World Cup warm up
England Women have made 11 changes to their starting XV to play France at Stade Guy Boniface on Saturday in their final match befo…
Lucy Lomax
07 Aug 2025, 2:22
PWR fixtures for 2025/26 season confirmed
The PWR has announced its fixtures list for the 2025/26 season, kicking off on the weekend of 25/26th October 2025.
Lucy Lomax
06 Aug 2025, 5:01
Trailfinders Women sign second Black Fern for next season
Trailfinders Women have secured a second Black Fern to their ranks for next season, signing World Cup winner...
Lucy Lomax
06 Aug 2025, 1:17
RugbyPass goes LIVE with Top 50 Women's Players
With the Women's Rugby World Cup now only weeks away, we wanted to start a debate around who are the best women's rugby players in…
Lucy Lomax
05 Aug 2025, 2:10
RugbyPass' Top 50 Women's Players: Coming Soon!
As the 2025 Rugby World Cup grows closer and closer, we gathered a group of experts together and set them the *not* so simple task…
Lucy Lomax
28 Jul 2025, 23:37
What improvements can we expect to see from Wales in Australia Tests?
Former Wales captain Philippa Tuttiett believes Wales testing themselves against the Wallaroos will provide a good indicator of wh…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
25 Jul 2025, 6:24
Tessier captains Canada as 2025 World Cup squad announced
Canada has announced their squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, kicking off next month in England.
Lucy Lomax
24 Jul 2025, 8:14
England announce squad for home Rugby World Cup
England has announced the 32 Red Roses who will represent their country in the home 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup this August and…
Lucy Lomax
24 Jul 2025, 2:31
Linda Djougang: 'We went into WXV 1 wanting to get respect. I think we gained that.'
Now ranked number five in the world, the only countries which sit above Ireland in the World Rugby rankings are all World Cup semi…
Exclusive
Lucy Lomax
24 Jun 2025, 6:46
Trailfinders Women continue their Scotland international signings
Trailfinders Women continue their remarkable summer signings announcements with the addition of further world class talent to thei…
Lucy Lomax
20 Jun 2025, 3:54
Hannah Jones removed as Wales captain two months out from World Cup
Hannah Jones has been replaced as Wales Women's captain two months out from the Rugby World Cup in England.
Lucy Lomax
19 Jun 2025, 3:41
Black Ferns reveal 2025 Rugby World Cup jersey
The Black Ferns have revealed their 2025 Rugby World Cup kit as they prepare to defend their World Cup crown this summer.
Lucy Lomax
16 Jun 2025, 3:11
Exeter Chiefs sign the PWR's first ever Black Fern
Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Black Ferns tighthead prop Amy Rule. The World Cup winner will join the club following…
Lucy Lomax
12 Jun 2025, 8:30
RWC 1991 documentary 'The Founding Four' launches crowd funding campaign
A documentary 'The Founding Four' currently in production, is due to air ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, to tell the incredible…
Lucy Lomax
10 Jun 2025, 5:45
Jones and Aldcroft win Player of the Season Awards
Megan Jones and Zoe Aldcroft have won awards for the PWR and England Player of the Season at The Rugby Awards which took place in …
Lucy Lomax
04 Jun 2025, 2:16
Trailfinders continue to bolster their squad with two huge signings
Trailfinders Women continue to add international stars to their ranks ahead of next season with the announcement of two big signin…
Lucy Lomax
03 Jun 2025, 8:07
England name 42-player World Cup training squad
England Head Coach John Mitchell has named 42 players which make up his 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup training squad, including t…
Lucy Lomax
02 Jun 2025, 9:49
PWR: End of Season Award nominees revealed
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) has announced the shortlists for the end-of-season awards, including England Women's Player of t…
Lucy Lomax
01 Jun 2025, 9:45
Alisha Joyce-Butchers announces pregnancy
Wales flanker Alisha Joyce-Butchers has announced that she is expecting a baby with wife and team-mate Jasmine Joyce-Butchers.
Lucy Lomax
20 May 2025, 8:46
USA's Alev Kelter receives ban for stamping
USA's Alev Kelter has been suspended for three matches following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing.
Lucy Lomax
20 May 2025, 1:58
Sara Cox: 'Whether it's me or them in the final, it's a proud moment'
Sara Cox's first World Cup tournament saw her run touch in 2010, and she's just been announced as a referee for the 2025 World Cup…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
16 May 2025, 23:20
New Women's Rugby World Cup trophy revealed to mark 100 days to go
A bold new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy has been unveiled on the day which marks 100 days to go to the 2025 World Cup’s open…
Lucy Lomax
14 May 2025, 2:06
Wales head coach Sean Lynn: ‘I knew this was going to be a difficult job’
On Sunday afternoon, as the Women's Six Nations Championship came to a close, it was the first time in Wales Women’s history tha…
Lucy Lomax
28 Apr 2025, 5:41
Wales suffer record defeat to Italy to round off winless Six Nations campaign
Wales completed a miserable Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign with a record 44-12 defeat by Italy in Parma.
Lucy Lomax
27 Apr 2025, 6:19
Fran McGhie try snatches last-gasp win for Scotland
Francesca McGhie’s last-gasp try saw Scotland earn their second Women’s Six Nations win after beating Ireland 26-19 at the Hiv…
Lucy Lomax
26 Apr 2025, 9:16
Italy and Wales name teams for rearranged final round
For the final round of the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations, Italy will face winless Wales in a rearranged fixture taking place o…
Lucy Lomax
25 Apr 2025, 10:38
Ruby Tui on standing up to online abuse: 'That's saying no, that's actually not cool.'
World Rugby has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Signify Group to help tackle online hate in sport and support the me…
Lucy Lomax
24 Apr 2025, 8:20
Callender makes return to Wales starting XV for round 4
Round four of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations sees Wales head coach Sean Lynn make two changes to his starting XV, including on…
Lucy Lomax
18 Apr 2025, 6:33
Bemand tests out new combinations for Ireland's clash with Wales
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named his side to face Wales in round four of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
Lucy Lomax
18 Apr 2025, 6:12
France's Ménager, Vernier and Grisez return for Six Nations round four
Romane Ménager, Gabrielle Vernier and Joanna Grisez have all been named to make their return to the France team as they take on I…
Lucy Lomax
17 Apr 2025, 4:39
England coaches react to Ireland: 'We crushed their lineout...their attack went nowhere'
In Round 3 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, journalists in the stands at Musgrave Park were frantically Googling to find the l…
Lucy Lomax
14 Apr 2025, 3:24
Head Coach Dave Ward to leave Bristol Bears
Bristol Bears has announced Women's Head Coach Dave Ward will depart the club this summer to pursue a new opportunity.
Lucy Lomax
07 Apr 2025, 7:31
Elinor Snowsill: ‘Like a superpower- over half the squad were on their period’
Former Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill retired from international duty in 2023 but since then has remained very much involved in th…
Lucy Lomax
02 Apr 2025, 6:00
Meg Jones on why 'miracle child' Abi Burton is the perfect role model
Growing up only ten minutes away from the Principality Stadium, with her Dad a proud Welshman, last Saturday’s match up against …
Interview
Lucy Lomax
01 Apr 2025, 7:15
Ireland captain Edel McMahon to start against Italy
Ireland Head coach Scott Bemand has named a handful of changes in his side for Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations clash against…
Lucy Lomax
28 Mar 2025, 5:39
Red Roses take home bonus point despite disappointing second half against Italy
At a sold out LNER Community Stadium in York, England opened their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign with a 38-5 win against…
Lucy Lomax
23 Mar 2025, 10:21
Irish rue missed opportunities as France take the win in Six Nations opener
France continued their winning streak against Ireland in the opening match of the Six Nations with a 15-27 win, despite a red card…
Lucy Lomax
22 Mar 2025, 8:51
Ireland announce team and new captain for Six Nations opener against France
Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has named the match day squad for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener against France at…
Lucy Lomax
20 Mar 2025, 7:09
Scott Bemand: 'I’m not surprised, but buoyed by the momentum it seems to be creating'
Many Ireland players have spoken about the culture change with ensued once Bemand entered the fray, and the belief he has instille…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
18 Mar 2025, 3:39
Gloucester-Hartpury dismantle Saracens to claim PWR three-peat
Sometimes finals can be torrid, tense affairs without much to get your teeth stuck into. This final however, did not lack for poin…
Lucy Lomax
16 Mar 2025, 12:53
Teams named for PWR Final with host of internationals facing off
Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens have announced their teams for the Premiership Women's Rugby final on Sunday 16th March, at the S…
Lucy Lomax
14 Mar 2025, 6:13
Neve Jones: Owning the ‘nuisance’ tag and why size doesn’t matter
One player who has consistently impressed throughout their dominant, trophy winning years is Ireland's Neve Jones. Jones may be sm…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
12 Mar 2025, 6:10
Fijian Drua only team to register win in Super Rugby W opening round
The Fijian Drua were the only Super W team to register an opening round win as the tournament kicked off at the weekend, beating t…
Lucy Lomax
03 Mar 2025, 8:31
Home PWR semi-finals confirmed after thrilling final round
The 2024/25 Premiership Women's Rugby play-off matches have been confirmed along with who has secured a home semi-final after a th…
Lucy Lomax
24 Feb 2025, 3:32
‘Lightning Original’ Rachel Malcolm to leave Loughborough after 8 years
Loughborough Lightning has announce that flanker Rachel Malcolm will depart the Club at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Lucy Lomax
18 Feb 2025, 7:04
'I lived and breathed the World Series, now I'm putting my best foot forward for the World Cup'
Stacey Flood is a sevens athlete through and through having been involved in the national set up for almost a decade, but is now f…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
14 Feb 2025, 6:11
Harlequins and Gloucester-Hartpury confirm PWR play-off spots
Round 16 of Premiership Women's Rugby saw a remarkable weekend in which all away teams recorded a victory and Harlequins and Glouc…
Lucy Lomax
04 Feb 2025, 2:31
Sadia Kabeya on embracing her natural hair: 'I thought ‘something needs to change here’'
Hamstring and ankle injuries had sidelined the flanker but now she is back playing for her club, she has another mission in her si…
Lucy Lomax
30 Jan 2025, 9:11
Aoife Dalton: 'We were at rock bottom. He has made us believe what we're capable of'
Having played a key role in their historic WXV campaign in Canada last October, starting in the number 13 shirt against the reigni…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
29 Jan 2025, 4:20
Leicester Tigers Women announce coaching staff changes ahead of 2025/26 season
Leicester Tigers has today confirmed that Women's Head Coach Tom Hudson will depart the club in the summer after two seasons as pa…
Lucy Lomax
27 Jan 2025, 6:10
Julia Schell on Trailfinders' finding their groove and the team mate 'blowing minds'
Trailfinders' Julia Schell is upbeat as we chat about the scare her team caused Gloucester-Hartpury in their own back yard last we…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
24 Jan 2025, 2:30
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 confirms opening and closing venues
Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will play host to England’s Red Roses in the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025…
Lucy Lomax
11 Dec 2023, 1:45
RugbyPass TV to show live Allianz PWR matches in the 2023/24 season
With the 2023/24 Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) season underway, World Rugby has announced it will be live broadcasting one mat…
Lucy Lomax
28 Nov 2023, 3:34
Black Ferns make seven changes after opening round defeat
The Black Ferns have made seven changes to the squad for the second match of WXV 1 against Wales in Dunedin.
Lucy Lomax
25 Oct 2023, 16:12
England and Canada announce teams for WXV 1 clash in Dunedin
England and Canada have announced their match day 23's for Friday evening's clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in round 2 of…
Lucy Lomax
25 Oct 2023, 16:00
Missed conversion grants Japan their first ever win over Italy
Japan withstood a fierce second-half fightback from Italy in Parma to beat the Azzurre for the first time in the 21-year history o…
Lucy Lomax
02 Oct 2023, 4:29
Wales and Scotland record wins ahead of WXV 1 and 2
Both Wales and Scotland recorded wins over the USA and Spain respectively ahead of the inaugural WXV competition which starts on 1…
Lucy Lomax
02 Oct 2023, 2:45
The menstrual cycle is being ignored in rugby, but not at the WRU
Why aren't more elite women's teams not picking up the menstrual cycle baton and running with it? Why aren’t more teams catering…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
13 Sep 2023, 0:32
Rugby World Cup 2025 host cities and venues confirmed
World Rugby and the RFU have confirmed the host cities and venues with two years to go until the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
Lucy Lomax
21 Aug 2023, 22:52
Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023
The match schedule for WXV 2023 has been confirmed. Kicking off this October, the three tiered competition will see 18 teams trave…
Lucy Lomax
14 Aug 2023, 0:34
Zoe Harrison: 'People say ‘you don’t look like you play rugby.' What does that mean?'
Zoe Harrison on changing perceptions around women's rugby. “When I’m out and people find out I play rugby they say ‘you donâ…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
16 May 2023, 8:05
Race to qualify for WXV gathers momentum
The first teams to confirm their places in the inaugural WXV competition could be known this weekend if England and France avoid d…
Lucy Lomax
21 Apr 2023, 6:03
England name team for Ireland in Cork with key players back from injury
Natasha Hunt makes her first appearance of the tournament at scrum half with Morwenna Talling and Helena Rowland also returning f…
Lucy Lomax
19 Apr 2023, 6:05
New menstrual cycle tracking technology used by Wales during Six Nations
New landmark technology has been introduced to allow Wales Women to analyse how the menstrual cycle impacts performance, wellbeing…
Lucy Lomax
12 Apr 2023, 4:37
'I know how common ACL injury is. I was on my period for the game. You start questioning things.'
“I know how common it (the injury) is. I was on my period for the game when I got injured. Did that have an impact on the laxity…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
11 Apr 2023, 7:39
TikTok Women's Six Nations Top Picks: Round One
The TikTok Women's Six Nations was back with a bang this weekend. We have selected some of the best moments, in collaboration with…
Lucy Lomax
28 Mar 2023, 4:09
France leave it late to claim win over Italy in Six Nations opener
In an evenly matched affair, France left it late to claim victory over Italy by 12-22 in Parma in the first round of the 2023 TikT…
Lucy Lomax
26 Mar 2023, 9:13
Ireland name team for TikTok Women's Six Nations Opener
Ireland Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his match day squad for Saturday’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash against Wales…
Lucy Lomax
23 Mar 2023, 7:35
Wales announce squad for TikTok Women's Six Nations
Wales Women's Head coach Ioan Cunningham has named his senior squad for the upcoming TikTok Six Nations.
Lucy Lomax
08 Mar 2023, 6:46
England announce training squad for 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations
England Women's Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player training squad for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, made up…
Lucy Lomax
02 Mar 2023, 5:00
Ireland name 32-Player Squad For TikTok Women's Six Nations
Ireland Women's Head Coach Greg McWilliams has today named a 32-player Ireland squad for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with th…
Lucy Lomax
01 Mar 2023, 7:19
'I've played in a World Cup final and captained England, but never received so many messages'
“I’ve won Six Nations Grand Slams, played in a World Cup final, captained England, but never before have I received so many me…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
16 Feb 2023, 4:51
AIL, Interpros and Celtic Challenge: Is the pathway improving for Irish players?
To breed a successful senior national side, the grassroots and domestic levels of the game need to flourish. The pathway system al…
Lucy Lomax
09 Feb 2023, 4:03
Worcester and Sale offered conditional spots in next season's Premier 15s
The Rugby Football Union has confirmed Sale Sharks Women and Worcester Warriors Women have been issued with a conditional offer to…
Lucy Lomax
01 Feb 2023, 6:52
'Our season is only eight weeks long in Australia. I've come to play some good consistent footie.'
Until this season it had been rare so to see southern hemisphere players come across to play in the English club league, despite n…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
26 Jan 2023, 6:59
'If a suitable policy doesn't exist, you're implying there is no place for mothers in your team'
“If a suitable maternity policy does not exist, you’re implying that there is no place for mothers in your team or organisatio…
Lucy Lomax
19 Jan 2023, 4:22
France Women announce 32 contracts post-World Cup
France coaches Gaelle Mignot and David Ortiz have announced a revamped 32-strong playing squad, contracted until June 2024, as a n…
Lucy Lomax
12 Jan 2023, 4:53
Scottish Rugby announces 28 professional women's contracts
Scottish Rugby has announced professional contracts have been awarded to 28 players, as part of its continued investment into the …
Lucy Lomax
15 Dec 2022, 6:00
Swarming together: 'We had six registered players when Giselle left'
This season for Wasps Women, there has been a double whammy of punches to the gut, which meant at one point in time over the summe…
Exclusive
Lucy Lomax
09 Dec 2022, 3:38
What did we learn from the 2021 Rugby World Cup?
It’s always important to reflect and take learnings from World Cups (especially ones that took five years to happen), arguing wh…
Lucy Lomax
24 Nov 2022, 6:25
Menager returns as France name starting line-up for Black Ferns
Number eight Romane Ménager returns to the France starting line-up for their semi-final with hosts New Zealand at Eden Park after…
Lucy Lomax
03 Nov 2022, 13:14
'England need to be brave enough to use everything they've got'
With England as the current world number ones and pre-tournament favourites, it seems the Red Roses’ go-to method of scoring tri…
Lucy Lomax
01 Nov 2022, 20:06
Wales Women announce team for quarter-final against the Black Ferns
Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has made four changes and one positional switch for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final again…
Lucy Lomax
27 Oct 2022, 17:13
Wallaroos name side to face England in quarter final clash
Wallaroos head coach Jay Tregonning has named his side for the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final against England this Sunday at Waitak…
Lucy Lomax
27 Oct 2022, 16:26
Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final draw announced
The quarter-final draw for Rugby World Cup 2021 was announced on Sunday after a thrilling pool phase final round determined the ei…
Lucy Lomax
23 Oct 2022, 0:59
Only three players retained in France starting line-up for Fiji
France coach Thomas Darracq has retained only three players in the France starting line-up after their 13-7 loss to England for th…
Lucy Lomax
20 Oct 2022, 20:13
Canada name team for show down with the USA
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made five personnel and two positional changes to his starting line-up for the third and final pool g…
Lucy Lomax
20 Oct 2022, 19:37
'This is Carys Williams, but she's running on for England. What's going on here?!'
As Wales prepare to take on Australia in their final pool match at the Rugby World Cup, former England player Carys Williams-Morri…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
19 Oct 2022, 23:22
Only one change for Scotland as they face Black Ferns
Scotland have made one change to the starting line-up ahead of this weekend’s final Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture against hosts…
Lucy Lomax
19 Oct 2022, 22:24
France's Laure Sansus ruled out of remainder of World Cup
France’s Rugby World Cup campaign has suffered a major blow with the news that scrum-half Laure Sansus has been ruled out of the…
Lucy Lomax
17 Oct 2022, 23:04
The Black Ferns skipper who's leading by example at the World Cup
In a World Cup year, Ruahei Demant was left speechless when coach Wayne Smith asked her to captain the Black Ferns for the Pacific…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
17 Oct 2022, 16:05
'England kept scoring tries and the girls started to get bored'
Lucy Lomax
11 Oct 2022, 22:48
The USA suffer opening World Cup defeat against spirited Italian side
Italy recorded their first win over the USA in three attempts in their opening Pool B encounter on match day two of the Women’s …
Lucy Lomax
08 Oct 2022, 20:00
Rugby World Cup to kick-off in front of sold-out Eden Park crowd
The opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, at Eden Park on 8 October has officially sold out, with a record c…
Lucy Lomax
07 Oct 2022, 12:31
Wales drop captain Lillicrap for Scotland World Cup opener
The teams have been announced for Wales v Scotland World Cup opener, with Wales Head Coach Ioan Cunningham providing a surprise in…
Lucy Lomax
06 Oct 2022, 22:21
Be a fly on the wall with the 'Black Ferns: Wahine Toa' documentary
As more and more unions release behind the scenes documentaries, with exclusive access of their teams ahead of Rugby World Cup 202…
Lucy Lomax
04 Oct 2022, 5:51
Street artwork series launches across New Zealand ahead of Rugby World Cup
Ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup kicking off, the organising committee has unveiled plans for a series of seven bespoke, large sc…
Lucy Lomax
30 Sep 2022, 2:54
Rita Ora to headline opening day of Women's Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2021 have announced an exciting list of artists to perform at Eden Park throughout the Rugby World Cup in October …
Lucy Lomax
07 Sep 2022, 4:34
Leaving Wasps and the Ealing adventure: 'By stepping down they've realised what is necessary'
Giselle Mather has been the heartbeat of Wasps since she joined in 2016. Ask any player or staff member and you’ll hear how she …
Interview
Lucy Lomax
19 Aug 2022, 3:02
1994 World Cup antics: 'Half a pint of vodka went down my throat!'
You’d be hard pressed to find a more charismatic and influential character in helping shape English women’s rugby than Gill Bu…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
29 Jul 2022, 4:45
'At the break down it's about being a nuisance, being more like Packer!'
Alex Matthews is a player who sets extremely high standards for herself and only through gritty determination has the flanker mana…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
20 Jul 2022, 6:12
What factors do players consider when moving clubs?
In a game which is slowly shifting from amateur to professional and is currently somewhere in between, we ask what do players look…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
08 Jul 2022, 1:52
Amy Wilson Hardy: 'Sevens should be given the respect it deserves'
England women’s sevens have had a tough year of it after finishing ninth on the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series and an excruciati…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
16 Jun 2022, 6:23
'It's a huge statement': Gloucester announce increased funding to women's team
Gloucester Rugby has today announced its extended commitment to Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC with a significant increase in f…
Lucy Lomax
26 May 2022, 3:00
How do the Red Roses train in the gym and what's their physical preparation approach?
S&C coach Alex Martin joined the England Women’s set-up in autumn 2020, and explains how his role with the Red Roses is to decip…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
14 Apr 2022, 4:00
What have we learnt from the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations so far?
We have seen over half of the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations fly past, but what have we learnt from the opening three rounds?
Opinion
Lucy Lomax
13 Apr 2022, 6:35
New-look Ireland aren't panicking about playing France, explains Higgins
Ireland fell to a 19-27 home defeat to Wales in their opening game of the Women’s Six Nations, with outside centre Eve Higgins e…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
30 Mar 2022, 7:04
'It was the biggest game of my career so far…now to the World Cup'
Scotland had to go the long way round but their recent victory in Dubai saw them qualify for their first World Cup tournament sinc…
Lucy Lomax
17 Mar 2022, 5:19
'If I continued the way I was, there is no way I'd be playing for Wasps'
One of the in-form wingers of the Premier 15s this season, Ellie Boatman is creeping her way closer to the top of the try scoring …
Lucy Lomax
16 Mar 2022, 2:48
DMP Sharks: 'There's never an incentive to come and play for us'
The past season and a half has been challenging for DMP Durham Sharks in the elite women’s competition in England, but there's s…
Lucy Lomax
03 Mar 2022, 5:49
Sarah Hunter: 'As England captain, I have goals I want to reach'
This Saturday, Loughborough Lightning will play their first match at Franklin’s Gardens as part of a double header with Saints, …
Lucy Lomax
17 Feb 2022, 7:42
'It's an easy ten-hour flight': Stories of overseas Premier 15s players
Would you move halfway across the world to pursue a lifelong dream? Even if it meant leaving your family and friends behind or spe…
Lucy Lomax
10 Feb 2022, 6:21
'He's canned all of our fitness testing': The shake-up in England camp
Considering both the teams Amy Cokayne plays for, the 25-year-old hooker is used to having opposition (especially underdog teams) …
Lucy Lomax
03 Feb 2022, 5:33
Being Wales Women's first professional captain: Q&A with Siwan Lillicrap
Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap tells us what it’s been like in the first few weeks of professionalism, how the contracts came abo…
Lucy Lomax
27 Jan 2022, 4:34
Running the burger vans: The negotiations to establish Saracens Women
Emma Mitchell, regarded as one of the most talented scrum-halves to have played the game, recalls the deal that was struck to esta…
Lucy Lomax
26 Jan 2022, 3:55
Helena Rowland: Sidestepping into England's number 10 jersey
If you’ve been watching women’s domestic or international rugby over the past few months no doubt you’ll have spotted Helena…
Lucy Lomax
20 Jan 2022, 5:32
World Cup memories: 'The night out afterwards was mad, especially when the fire brigade arrived!'
In the the first of our World Cup memories series, England centre Giselle Mather tells her story of being part of an iconic group…
Lucy Lomax
06 Jan 2022, 4:17
What we learnt from the women's game in 2021
It’s been a whirlwind year for women’s rugby, with some brilliant steps forward made in attendances, investment, and televisio…
Lucy Lomax
22 Dec 2021, 2:20
Snowsill stands strong with WRU: 'If they understood the situation, would they still criticise it?'
She’s been a part of the Wales set up for over a decade, but only now does Elinor Snowsill feel her international and club caree…
Lucy Lomax
09 Dec 2021, 5:04
Captain Ciara: Leaving rugby behind for all the right reasons
You’ll never hear a bad word said about Ciara Griffin. The recently retired Ireland captain wears her heart on her sleeve, with …
Lucy Lomax
01 Dec 2021, 8:56
Barbarians fun: 'They dressed me up and tied boxing gloves to my hands'
Rocky Clark has secured a Premiership title, won the Six Nations multiple times and became a world champion in 2014. This week the…
Lucy Lomax
25 Nov 2021, 5:03
The role models leading the way for postpartum rugby players
We speak to 2014 England World Cup winner Emma Croker and current championship player Annette Bevan who had their children ten yea…
Lucy Lomax
24 Nov 2021, 4:11
Is professionalism the next step forward for the Premier 15s?
As the talent groomed in the English club game shines through on the international stage, the Premier 15s league has been praised …
Lucy Lomax
17 Nov 2021, 3:06
Putting the fight back in the Bear: What's changed at Bristol?
You may ask what has changed so suddenly to see Bristol recording five wins from five in the league, beating reigning champions Ha…
Interview
Lucy Lomax
03 Nov 2021, 5:24
No.1 vs No.2: Will New Zealand suffer from lack of game time?
For the first time in over two years, the number one side in the world will meet the number two. The World Cup runners up will mee…
Lucy Lomax
29 Oct 2021, 6:35
The Premier 15s reshuffle: Which teams are flying high and which are struggling?
As the Premier 15s pauses for the Autumn International break, we look back on some notable achievements and highlights from the pa…
Lucy Lomax
20 Oct 2021, 7:02
Katy Daley-Mclean: 'It wasn't the best prep, NZ mashed us the year before, but we still lifted the trophy'
With one year to go until the postponed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, we spoke to former England World Cup winning captain …
Lucy Lomax
08 Oct 2021, 5:07
Does women's rugby need more male allies?
It's a question which comes up time and time again. As soon as another incident of discrimination or inequality happens in the wom…
Lucy Lomax
01 Oct 2021, 1:29
Sara Cox's journey to becoming a history-making referee
Sara Cox explains her journey to becoming a history-making female referee and taking charge in the men's Gallagher Premiership.
Interview
Lucy Lomax
29 Sep 2021, 5:39
Lopsided score lines and upsets on and off the pitch
Lots can happen in the space of a week, and the past few days proved no different in the world of women’s rugby which saw upsets…
Lucy Lomax
16 Sep 2021, 8:27
The Allianz Premier 15s is back: Predictions for the season ahead
This weekend sees the Allianz Premier 15s competition return to pitches around the country and to our screens. RugbyPass takes a l…
Lucy Lomax
03 Sep 2021, 3:55
Jade Konkel's burning desire
Jade Konkel gave up a pro contract to become a firefighter but it hasn't dampened her World Cup dream.
LONG READ
Lucy Lomax
22 Jun 2021, 1:20
Beacon of hope
Georgia Evans is a shining light in the darkness for Wales women's rugby
LONG READ
Lucy Lomax
18 May 2021, 8:39
The American dreamer
Kate Zackary and Exeter Chiefs Women are giving the Premier 15s the shake-up it needed.
LONG READ
Lucy Lomax
03 Mar 2021, 9:38