'If the clubs want elite women's rugby, we should be looked after'
This week, Wales forward player Alisha Butchers had to fundraise to cover the cost of ankle surgery following ligament damage sust…
Jess Hayden
08 Mar, 11:05
Women's Rugby News
Kiwi rugby star hits out at World Rugby over 'political' decision to postpone 2021 World Cup
A Kiwi rugby star believes the postponement of the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup comes with concerns about player welfare.
Online Editors
02 Mar, 18:19
International player cap would damage women's rugby
In a weekend of controversy in the men’s game, it skipped general attention that the women’s game celebrated a few firsts.
Jess Hayden
01 Mar, 13:14
'In my car crying. Hope you're happy' - BBC pundit Tweets after trolls send online abuse
BBC journalist Sonja McLaughlin says she has been left in tears after trolls hounded her on social media in the aftermath today's …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb, 16:41
'We can, and should, challenge women commentators who are poor in knowledge and delivery'
I started commentating on men’s and women’s rugby three years ago, after being given the advice to get a broadcast coach.
Rachael Burford
25 Feb, 14:43
'The Women's Six Nations will be the biggest rugby that's going on at that moment'
The first focus of all three players is the Women’s Six Nations, which takes place in a new format and in a new Spring-time wind…
Jess Hayden
22 Feb, 11:51
Premier 15s salary cap increase tipping women's rugby towards becoming fully professional
This week, the RFU agreed to double the amount that clubs can spend on players in the Premier 15s. Originally, the salary cap was …
Jess Hayden
15 Feb, 14:46
New Women's Six Nations format could be trial run for male equivalent
Horrific sexist, racist, homophobic and misogynistic abuse experienced by the pundits and commentators of Saturday’s Six Nations…
Jess Hayden
08 Feb, 12:04
'If Owen Farrell suddenly Tweeted asking his followers to watch the women's game, they would immediately suspect he had been put up to it'
In the last few weeks, women’s rugby fans have showed their support of the #ICare movement founded by Bristol Bears player Stef …
Rachael Burford
04 Feb, 14:12
Dates confirmed for rescheduled women's and U20s Six Nations
There was much disappointment last month when the women's and U20s Six Nations tournaments were postponed but they have now been r…
Online Editors
03 Feb, 9:54
Shock Exeter Chiefs result shows good things come to those that invest
In the biggest shock of Premier 15s history, newly-formed Exeter Chiefs beat title holders Saracens 22-14 on Saturday.
Jess Hayden
01 Feb, 14:09
World Rugby say they will break 'match attendance record' at 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup
World Rugby have said they believe they will break the competition attendance record with the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup, which …
Ian Cameron
28 Jan, 13:22
