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…
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Women's Rugby News
WXV: A brief history of all 18 teams taking part in the new competition
Starting in October, WXV will provide new opportunities for international competition for 18 teams across three tiers. Here's a br…
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'I did hope it would expand more' - how do New Zealand Rugby capitalise on surge of women's game?
What must New Zealand Rugby do to capture the momentum generated by the Women's World Cup?
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Exclusive
Rikki Swannell: 'Everybody is always going to have an opinion on a commentator'
Everybody is always going to have an opinion on a commentator, it happens to the guys as much as it happens to women, but criticis…
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2023/24 Allianz Premiership Women's Rugby fixtures announced
A new era for women's rugby in England kicks off this Autumn, and today's confirmation of the fixtures for the Allianz Premiership…
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Opinion
Why South Africa hosting WXV2 is a step forward on National Women's Day
The WXV is simply the start. Strong performances against higher ranked opposition could galvanise a rugby-hungry public and morph …
Farah Palmer Cup
Interview
Grace Brooker: In control of emotions and growing after injury setback
In 2020 while playing for Canterbury against Hawke’s Bay, Brooker dropped the ball over the try line and reacted with a big grin…
Farah Palmer Cup
Analysis
The Farah Palmer Cup 2023 so far: New talent, competition stalwarts, and returning Black Ferns
The first fortnight of the competition featured no Black Ferns. They were in Canada winning the Pacific Four Series. That stretche…
All 18 teams qualified for WXV- here’s how they did it
All 18 places have now been taken in WXV 1, 2, and 3. Here's how each of the teams qualified for the new competition which begins …
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International
Interview
Silvia Turani: 'Premiership Women's Rugby a big opportunity for Italy'
“I've learned a lot,” Turani said. “The intensity, the physicality that you have to face every week is outstanding. “And a…
IRFU statement: Ireland recruit new women’s coach from England
Ireland have turned to England to try and improve the flagging fortunes of their women’s national team, recruiting Scott Bemand …
Italy beat Spain to book ticket to Cape Town for WXV 2
Italy Women secured their place in WXV 2 this October with a comfortable 23-0 victory against Spain in Piacenza on Saturday.
