RFU introduces new policy for pregnant rugby players
England players contracted to the Rugby Football Union are to benefit from a new maternity policy that includes 26 weeks of leave …
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Women's Rugby News
Interview
'Wouldn't go a whole day without crying': The 'tough' decision 7s star had to make
At just 20-years-old, Australian Sevens star Maddison Levi has taken the World Series circuit by storm. To put it simply, her ceil…
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RFU statement: England women's team coaching staff update
Backs coach Scott Bemand is to leave his role with the England women’s rugby team after the 2023 Six Nations, but forwards coach…
Sarries vs Quins: Premier 15s' unmissable duel
I think there’ll be a new name on the Premier 15s trophy this year. If the official engraver’s reading this –I’d get pract…
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Fair Game: New podcast investigates exploitation of Pacific Nations in rugby
The RNZ podcast aims to get to the bottom of what is holding Nations like Fiji, Tonga and Samoa back from their immense potential.
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Two million dollar funding boost for Wallaroos announced
The national women's rugby team is a step closer to professionalism with Rugby Australia announcing up to 35 players will be centr…
Allan Bunting announced as new Black Ferns Director of Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced former Black Ferns Sevens Coach and Black Ferns Manager of Culture and Leadership Allan Bunt…
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…
Analysis
Surviving and thriving: Why Sale's win over Worcester epitomises why Northern rugby matters
Last week – Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors did two great things. They received conditional offers to remain in the Premier 1…
Wallaroos coach re-signs; 'excited' about 'Eddie Jones having input'
Jay Tregonning will continue as coach of the Australian women's rugby team following a review …
Simon Middleton to step down as England head coach
The RFU have confirmed that England Women head coach Simon Middleton will step down following 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
International
Opinion
'Celtic Challenge vital for developing players' maturity and understanding of professionalism'
On a whole, the Celtic Challenge competition is a really clever move from the three unions of Wales, Ireland and Scotland and the …
