'She wears her heart on her sleeve': Inside the rise of Ireland captain Erin King
“I know she’ll go to war for me, and vice versa,” says Edel McMahon of Erin King. One Ireland captain to another.
Pat McCarry
10 Nov 2026, 7:24
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Why Meg Jones topped the RugbyPass Top 50 2026
It will come as little surprise to anyone that selecting the RugbyPass Top 50 Women's Rugby Players 2026 was a real challenge.
Joe Harvey
10 Nov 2026, 5:11
Opinion
Honourable mentions: Who narrowly missed out on Top 50 2026 selection?
England captain Meg Jones claimed the number one spot on the RugbyPass Top 50 Women's Rugby Players 2026.
Joe Harvey
06 Nov 2026, 10:31
Coming soon: RugbyPass' Top 50 is back for 2026
Over the past two months we have been treated to some of the most compelling displays of women's Test match rugby. WXV Global Seri…
Joe Harvey
03 Nov 2026, 10:35
Opinion
Who are the most satisfied and least satisfied teams after WXV Global Series 2026?
And just like that the 2026 WXV Global Series has concluded. It has certainly been dramatic. From last-gasp victories to teams fin…
Bluebell Nicholls
03 Nov 2026, 9:47
Springbok Women lose ground in World Rugby rankings after second Ireland loss
After their 38-17 loss to Ireland, the Springbok Women have dropped back to 10th in the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
02 Nov 2026, 10:55
'Women's rugby is moving at an incredible pace': PWR set for 2026/27 season
JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby aims to 'keep raising the bar' of women's rugby ahead of its 2026/27 campaign.
Joe Harvey
02 Nov 2026, 9:52
Six Red Roses stars named in 2026 World Rugby Team of the Year
Hot on the heels of Kaipo Olsen-Baker's crowning as World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, World Rugby has confirmed its Drea…
Joe Harvey
02 Nov 2026, 9:00
'We're history makers': Reaction as Ireland conclude WXV with South Africa win
Scott Bemand’s Ireland have become the first Irish side to win back-to-back Tests on South African soil after beating the Spring…
Issy Todd
31 Oct 2026, 9:24
Opinion
Ireland player ratings v South Africa | WXV Global Series 2026
Ireland ended their WXV Global Series campaign with a 38-17 win against the Springbok Women in Cape Town.
Joe Harvey
31 Oct 2026, 9:17
Opinion
A battle of game plans: Talking points as Ireland end WXV with Springbok win
Ireland’s strong second half saw them pull away to a dominant 38-17 victory against South Africa on Saturday afternoon.
Nathan Johns
31 Oct 2026, 8:22
Black Ferns dominate World Rugby Awards as back-row pair take top honours
Black Ferns pair Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King have claimed top prizes at the World Rugby Awards.
Joe Harvey
31 Oct 2026, 2:11
Interview
Learning the trade from a legend: Dannah O’Brien and the Johnny Sexton connection
“You put that ball down on the tee, 40 metres from goal, and here goes a young one from Kilbride with the world looking at you. …
Pat McCarry
30 Oct 2026, 10:11
Star names return for Saracens and Bristol semi-final clash
Saracens' game against Bristol Bears will be a thrilling affair on Saturday, not just because they are competing in a JAECOO PWR N…
Sarah Rendell
30 Oct 2026, 7:18
England risk dropping to third in World Rugby rankings with third WXV loss
The Red Roses' six-year stay at the top of the World Rugby rankings can end this weekend if the side lose to the USA Women's Eagle…
Joe Harvey
29 Oct 2026, 10:51
Ireland hand Niamh Gallagher starting role for second Springboks showdown
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made two changes to his backline for the WXV Global Series 2026 finale against the Springbok W…
Joe Harvey
29 Oct 2026, 10:00
