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Lucy Lomax
Lucy Lomax has been working in sports journalism, communications and digital content production for the past seven years. Lucy's career to date has seen her work for organisations such as BBC Sport, Harlequins Rugby, the English Institute of Sport and Team GB as well as hosting the Female Athlete Podcast. Lucy is passionate about supporting women in sport, and in particular helping to promote and grow the game of women's rugby.
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Belinda Moore to leave WRU role as head of women's and girls rugby
'Whatever happens, my heart's very full': Jade Konkel on retirement
Bulls Daisies put a century of points on opponents in WSL opener
Match officials confirmed for Women’s Six Nations and Pac Four 2026
Scotland Women announce new forwards coach ahead of Six Nations
Scottish Rugby has confirmed the appointment of a new Forwards Coach for Scotland Women ahead of the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six N…
Full Pacific Four Series 2026 schedule unveiled
The full Pacific Four Series 2026 schedule has been unveiled with the USA to host Australia, Canada and New Zealand with matches a…
Ellie Kildunne to release book ahead of 2026 Women's Six Nations
World Cup winning England full back Ellie Kildunne has announced she is releasing a book ahead of this year’s Women's Six Nation…
'The worst pitch I’ve ever, ever played on': Sale in spotlight for pitch conditions
Round 10 of the PWR saw epic clashes, high scoring draws and for Sale Sharks and Gloucester-Hartpury up in Manchester...a mud bath…
'It’s a little tainted': Moloney-MacDonald reflects on World Cup experience
Throughout the World Cup winning campaign, the winger only played in England’s pool stage match against minnows Samoa. But in te…
Former Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp lands new role with the RFU
Former Wallaroos head coach and former England scrum-half Jo Yapp has been appointed a new role at the RFU.
John Mitchell signs long-term contract with World Cup winning Red Roses
England's Rugby World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell has signed a long-term contract with the Red Roses, committing his futu…
One of the most anticipated years in the history of the Springbok Women is upon us
Since the tournament the Boks Women (or SA Rugby) have stepped up both on and off the field with some mouth watering fixtures line…
Sara Cox announces international retirement with immediate effect
England’s Sara Cox has today called time on a stellar international career, announcing her retirement from refereeing on the int…
What to look forward to in 2026 for women's rugby
With the excitement of 2025 now over, and a historic Women's Rugby World Cup in the rear view mirror, we can now cast our eyes to …
King makes return as Wolfhounds emerge victorious in Celtic Challenge derby
On Saturday 3rd January, round 2 of the Celtic Challenge saw Irish sides Clovers and Wolfhounds battle out their first derby of th…
Highlights of 2025: Has this been women’s rugby’s best year yet?
It is not far-fetched to argue that this has been one of the best year’s in history for the women’s game, spearheaded by the 2…
Ireland's Aoife Wafer set to make Harlequins debut
Ireland's Aoife Wafer is set to play her first minutes of rugby this weekend since sustaining an injury in the Rugby World Cup in …
Austerberry on managing player load: 'Sometimes the right place isn't on the rugby field'
With hundreds of PWR players involved in the recently concluded Rugby World Cup, many teams are still managing player load both ph…
Trailfinders sign another Black Fern as injury cover
Trailfinders have signed New Zealand's Tanya Kalounivale as injury cover until 31st March 2026.
PWR announce fixtures for rounds 9-14
The fixtures for rounds 9-14 of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season have been announced, running between the end of Jan…
Linde van der Velden: 'The Netherlands definitely has the talent to play in the PWR'
Sometimes players take a road less trodden, and that’s certainly true for Linde van der Velden. The 30-year-old has packed down …
Why are we seeing an influx of Black Ferns into the PWR?
With the latest Black Fern Ruahei Demant landing in the UK on Sunday eve, the New Zealand co-captain is yet another amazing additi…
World Rugby expands trials of new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball…
England's Abby Dow announces retirement from rugby age 28
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28.