Girls' rugby participation grows by 49% during four-year RFU project
The number of girls playing age-grade rugby at clubs in England has increased by 49% across the past four years.
Joe Harvey
23 Sep 2026, 1:56
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USA and Wales see World Rugby rankings bump after big WXV wins
Big wins over the weekend have seen both the USA Women's Eagles and Wales climb the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
21 Sep 2026, 11:22
Riki Flutey: Shaun Edwards will 'add so much value' to the Red Roses
Riki Flutey knows Shaun Edwards better than most. The pair spent three seasons together across two spells at Wasps.
Joe Harvey
21 Sep 2026, 8:31
Shaun Edwards' post-France coaching destination is confirmed
Shaun Edwards' first coaching role since his shock exit as France's defence coach has been revealed.
Joe Harvey
21 Sep 2026, 3:03
'It’s awesome for us': Red Roses grateful for battle against Canada
For the first time in three and a half years, the Red Roses walked off the pitch without a win.
Issy Todd
19 Sep 2026, 12:11
The Red Roses four-year winning streak ends on 39 games with Canada draw
England’s four-year winning run came to an end as they were held to a 26-26 draw by a Canada side they beat in last year’s Wom…
PA
19 Sep 2026, 10:58
Analysis
Talking points: How Canada proved their point and ended England's winning run
Although the skies in south-west England were grey and dreary, the rugby at Sandy Park was electric, with Canada bringing the Red …
Bluebell Nicholls
19 Sep 2026, 9:45
Opinion
Red Roses player ratings v Canada | WXV Global Series 2026
England's 39-match winning run is over after the world champions drew 26-26 against Canada at Sandy Park.
Joe Harvey
19 Sep 2026, 8:54
Analysis
Every single World Rugby rankings permutations that can happen this weekend
Kévin Rouet's Canada can reclaim second in the World Rugby rankings if they end England's 39-match winning run in Exeter.
Joe Harvey
18 Sep 2026, 6:00
Interview
Heather Fisher: Abi Burton is a 'weapon' for the Red Roses
Heather Fisher believes that Abi Burton's brush with serious illness has pushed the back-row forward to new heights.
Joe Harvey
17 Sep 2026, 7:56
Red Roses make nine changes for huge Canada WXV clash
John Mitchell has made a whopping nine changes to his Red Roses team ahead of their clash with Canada this weekend in Exeter.
Joe Harvey
17 Sep 2026, 5:30
What happens when the average person takes on a Red Roses preseason test?
As soon as I crossed the finish line, the only thing I wanted to do was lay on the ground. My lungs burned. It was impossible to e…
Joe Harvey
16 Sep 2026, 0:40
Netherlands soar two places in World Rugby rankings after massive win
The Netherlands' huge WXV Global Series Challenger win against Samoa has seen the Oranje leap two places up the World Rugby ranki…
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 9:12
Opinion
WXV Global Series 2026: Week 1 talking points
WXV Global Series 2026 started at the weekend with a trio of fixtures.
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 8:23
Red Roses put Allianz Stadium date in the diary for 2027
England Rugby have confirmed that the Red Roses' 2027 Guinness Women's Six Nations finale against France will take place at Allian…
Joe Harvey
14 Sep 2026, 3:05
Red Roses promise more after Wallaroos expose 'teething issues'
2020 was the last time England's Red Roses trailed a game at half-time. A stat that feels like it was plucked from a video game ca…
Joe Harvey
12 Sep 2026, 13:19
