Opinion
'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?
Gregor Paul
10 Aug, 17:16
Women's Rugby News
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…
Rikki Swannell
09 Aug, 12:11
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…
Imogen Ainsworth
09 Aug, 8:16
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 …
Daniel Gallan
09 Aug, 5:54
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…
Adam Julian
08 Aug, 10:01
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…
Adam Julian
08 Aug, 6:05
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, 10:08
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, 5:58
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, 7:36
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, 9:16
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, 6:56
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, 9:32
