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 …
Imogen Ainsworth
31 Jul, 9:08
Women's Rugby News
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…
Martyn Thomas
31 Jul, 4:58
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 …
Liam Heagney
27 Jul, 6:36
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.
PA
23 Jul, 8:16
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday announces retirement from international rugby
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby aged 28 but has said she will continue to pla…
PA
21 Jul, 5:56
Analysis
Analysis: What made the Black Ferns attack so dangerous in Pacific Four Series?
As the Black Ferns romped to the 2023 Pacific Four title, let’s take a look at their various methods of attack in each game, sta…
Will Owen
19 Jul, 8:32
Interview
Tamara Taylor: Growing the game in Scandinavia and life as Sweden head coach
How does a World Cup winner, a former Saracen, and a champion for northern rugby in England end up as head coach of the Swedish na…
Matt Merritt
19 Jul, 5:26
Black Ferns secure second consecutive Pacific Four Series title
It was an unforgettable night on Saturday for 21-year-old Maiakawanakaulani Roos as she became the youngest ever Black Ferns capta…
PA
17 Jul, 5:08
Wallaroos qualify for WXV1 despite hefty loss to Canada
The Canadian scrum caused the Wallaroos major headaches throughout, with four of their seven tries initiated off pack dominance.
AAP
15 Jul, 1:05
'I was in at 7am doing some warm-up sets... Ed noticed straight away that my face had dropped'
Kathryn Dane has vowed to appreciate every moment of her rugby career after fighting her way back from a stroke at the age of 26.
PA
14 Jul, 3:00
Interview
Maia Roos interview: Becoming the youngest-ever Black Ferns Test captain
On Sunday Maia Roos will become the youngest-ever Black Ferns Test captain, replacing Dame Farah Palmer, when she leads New Zealan…
Adam Julian
13 Jul, 4:40
New skipper Piper Duck returns for Wallaroos
Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is set for her first appearance in the Pacific Four Series after being included on the bench to face …
AAP
12 Jul, 22:19
