'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.

The 20-year-old joined Gloucester Hartpury last year after a breakout season. Pyrs had made her debut for Wales against Scotland in a warm-up fixture for WXV 2 in October 2024.

While in South Africa Pyrs made two more appearances for her country and then had a strong Celtic Challenge and Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaigns afterward.

In her debut PWR campaign, Pyrs made five league appearances and scored one try as the West Country club failed to win a fourth English league title in a row.

Dan Murphy, Gloucester Hartpury’s Head of Rugby, said: “Alaw has continued to grow every time she’s pulled on a Gloucester Hartpury shirt, and it’s been fantastic to see her development mirrored on the international stage with Wales.

“What stands out most is her appetite to improve. She’s incredibly coachable, embraces every challenge and has the mindset to keep pushing herself, which is exactly the type of player we want at this club.

“We’re excited to keep working with her because we know there’s still so much more to come. Retaining young players with Alaw’s ambition and potential is really important for where we’re heading as a squad.”

Last season Pyrs was again influential for Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge. The Llanelli-based side finished third in the overall standings and were knockout out of the competition by eventual runners-up Clovers.

Pyrs’ older sister, Gwenllian, has earned 56 caps for Wales and recently re-signed with Sale Sharks in PWR.

Pyrs said: “I’m really pleased to be staying at the club. Having studied at Hartpury, this club has always felt familiar to me, but being part of the group this past season has shown me just how special it is.

“The people, the environment and the standards everyone sets every day have helped me grow so much as both a player and a person. I still feel like I’m only at the start of my journey here, so I’m excited to keep developing, keep challenging myself and hopefully help the team create even more special memories together.”