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 2023, 9:08
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Imogen Ainsworth
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A lifelong rugby fan, Imogen spent four years studying and living in Twickenham, where she completed a BSc in Sport Science and an MA in Sports Journalism from St Mary’s University. She is passionate about women’s sport, and is part of the editorial team for RugbyPass alongside predominantly working for Eurosport (covering cycling) and TNT Sports in addition to other freelance jobs.
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 2023, 7:16
WXV: A brief history of all 18 teams taking part in the new competition
Starting in October, WXV will provide new opportunities for international competition for 18 teams across three tiers. Here's a br…
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Aug 2023, 12:58
RWC 2025: Breach looks to Brighton as host venues are announced
Now two years out from the tournament which will run from 22nd August 2025 until the 27th September, host cities of Brighton and H…
Imogen Ainsworth
22 Aug 2023, 1:27
Warriors Women withdraw from Premiership Women's Rugby and Allianz Cup
Warriors Women have been withdrawn from the upcoming Premiership Women’s Rugby and Allianz Cup season.
Imogen Ainsworth
17 Oct 2023, 11:57
Ilona Maher becomes rugby's most followed player on Instagram
USA sevens star and social media personality Ilona Maher became the most-followed current rugby player on Instagram on Sunday when…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Jul 2024, 4:40
Paris 2024: Olympic women's rugby sevens schedule
The women’s rugby sevens at Paris 2024 kicks off on 28th July and takes place over three days at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Imogen Ainsworth
25 Jul 2024, 12:33
'Every game the competition is getting tougher': Kate Zackary on WXV
With a maiden appearance in the top level of WXV on the horizon, USA Eagles captain Kate Zackary reflected on the learnings made d…
Imogen Ainsworth
18 Jul 2024, 4:12
WXV 2024 - What we know with 100 days to go
Competition for all three levels will take place on the same weekends with Canada hosting WXV 1 in Vancouver, South Africa hosting…
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Jun 2024, 3:55
'No matter the background, size, race, age, or who you love, you are welcome in rugby'
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, Ireland’s Cliodhna Moloney and Brittany Hogan shared their experiences in rugby as part…
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Jun 2024, 5:00
IRFU commit to 'accelerating the women’s game' in new plan
Described as having involved an ‘unprecedented level of collaboration between the IRFU and the four Provinces’, the strategy i…
Imogen Ainsworth
13 Jun 2024, 9:16
Women’s U20 Transatlantic Quad Series to take place in Cardiff
A first-ever Women’s Transatlantic Quad Series will take place this summer in Cardiff, featuring U20s teams from Wales, England,…
Imogen Ainsworth
12 Jun 2024, 12:27
'I was always included for my ability and not for my gender or sexuality'
As part of our Pride Month celebrations, England 15s and Great Britain sevens star Meg Jones spoke with RugbyPass about the part r…
Interview
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Jun 2024, 7:54
Harlequins quintet to retire at the end of the season
Harlequins Women have announced a series of retirements ahead of their final Premiership Women’s Rugby match of the season this …
Imogen Ainsworth
30 May 2024, 8:44
Ellie Kildunne: 'I want to inspire in every room that I walk into'
England star Ellie Kildunne talks self-expression, her Olympics dream and why she's smiling her way through life.
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Imogen Ainsworth
22 May 2024, 6:24
Kildunne and Jones to join Great Britain Sevens ahead of Olympics
Both players were key figures in England's sixth successive Women's Six Nations title and third consecutive Grand Slam earlier thi…
Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 9:00
Blossoming Red Roses: A look at the U20s women’s pathway in England
In July 2024, the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series will take place for the first time ever for the Under-20s age group.
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Imogen Ainsworth
08 May 2024, 4:19
Celtic Challenge to return for an expanded 2024/25 season
The expansion of the competition from eight rounds to ten provides vital preparation for Irish, Scottish, and Welsh players ahead …
Imogen Ainsworth
01 May 2024, 5:42
Jo Yapp names Australia squad for Pacific Four Series
Yapp has included 20 players for the upcoming fixtures who featured in Australia's WXV 1 and O’Reilly Cup competitions last year…
Imogen Ainsworth
29 Apr 2024, 17:49
England score six against France for sixth consecutive Six Nations title
England sealed their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title, and their first with John Mitchell at the helm, with a 42-21 w…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Apr 2024, 12:49
Wales take first win in the 2024 Women's Six Nations on final day
Wales and Italy kicked off Super Saturday at the Principality Stadium with the home side recording their first win of the 2024 com…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Apr 2024, 8:46
France set up Grand Slam decider with England after win over Wales
France sealed a 40-0 win over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park to make their final-round clash with old foes England a Grand Slam decide…
Imogen Ainsworth
21 Apr 2024, 11:11
Royal London pledge £3 million to unions ahead of first women’s Lions tour
The 'Levelling the Playing Field’ grant will see money spread across player and coach pathways in each of the unions, with all f…
Imogen Ainsworth
16 Apr 2024, 2:00
Ireland secure seismic bonus-point victory over Wales
Ireland secured their first Women’s Six Nations win in eight matches with a seismic 36-5 victory over Wales at Cork’s Virgin M…
Imogen Ainsworth
13 Apr 2024, 13:08
Abbie Ward: Bump in the Road available on RugbyPass TV
From Friday 12th April Abbie Ward: Bump in the Road will be available for free on RugbyPass TV worldwide,.
Imogen Ainsworth
11 Apr 2024, 4:00
'Joy’s journey has been an outstanding example of brilliant skills, hard work and passion'
Since her first Test match in 2016, she has overseen a total of 26 Test matches as a referee (24 women’s, two men's), in additio…
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Apr 2024, 5:00
Italy beat Ireland for their first win in the 2024 Six Nations
Italy got their first win in the 2024 Women's Six Nations as they saw off an Irish comeback to take the 27-21 victory in round two…
Imogen Ainsworth
31 Mar 2024, 11:23
France emerge victorious after a closely fought battle with Scotland
France took their second win of the Women’s Six Nations as they beat a courageous Scotland side 15-5 in Edinburgh.
Imogen Ainsworth
30 Mar 2024, 11:32
England score eight tries past Wales at Ashton Gate
John Mitchell’s Red Roses racked up almost 50 points to beat Wales 46-10 in Bristol in the second round of the Women’s Six Nat…
Imogen Ainsworth
30 Mar 2024, 13:36
South Africa vs the USA to be streamed on RugbyPass TV
On 30th March South Africa and the USA will compete in a Test match at Trailfinders Sports Club in Ealing. The fixture will be str…
Imogen Ainsworth
28 Mar 2024, 3:56
France win opening Six Nations match despite a defiant defensive half from Ireland in Le Mans
The opening round of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations kicked off with France emerging 38-17 winners over Ireland in Le Mans…
Imogen Ainsworth
23 Mar 2024, 11:07
Scotland secure historic victory against Wales in round one of the Women's Six Nations
Scotland secured the 20-18 victory against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park to get their 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations underway af…
Imogen Ainsworth
23 Mar 2024, 14:05
England's second-half resurgence provides bonus-point win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations
England started their 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign with a 48-0 victory over Italy to open their account with a bon…
Imogen Ainsworth
24 Mar 2024, 12:49
Wales and Scotland name sides for Six Nations opening round clash in Cardiff
Two debuts are on the cards for the home side as former England under-20s captain Jenny Hesketh makes her first appearance in a We…
Imogen Ainsworth
21 Mar 2024, 11:52
Marlie Packer to reach Test century as England name team to face Italy in round one of the Six Nations
England captain Marlie Packer will make her 100th appearance for the Red Roses in the opening round of the 2024 Women’s Six Nati…
Imogen Ainsworth
21 Mar 2024, 9:00
Sale Sharks Women to make history in Premiership Women's Rugby round 14
Sale Sharks Women will make history this weekend in round 14 of Premiership Women’s Rugby when they play at Salford Stadium for …
Imogen Ainsworth
08 Mar 2024, 9:23
International Women’s Day: Highlighting women working behind the scenes
In the second of our two Q&A pieces focusing on women working in men’s rugby, hear from Ailie Gardner and Charlotte Gibbons of t…
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Imogen Ainsworth
08 Mar 2024, 6:01
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women working in men’s rugby
In many of the men’s teams competing in the Guinness Six Nations and beyond, women work in important roles which support the per…
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Imogen Ainsworth
08 Mar 2024, 2:52
Cunningham names seven uncapped players in Wales squad for the Guinness Women's Six Nations
This year’s Six Nations campaign will see Wales women play their first-ever standalone fixture at the Principality Stadium when …
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Mar 2024, 9:08
Maud Muir: 'A big thing that we need to do in the women's game is be different to the men'
England and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir already has multiple Six Nations championships and a Rugby World Cup under her belt…
Interview
Imogen Ainsworth
05 Mar 2024, 7:23
WXV 2024 announcement: Canada to host the top level for the first time
The three levels of the tournament will be played on three consecutive weekends in September and October with six places for the W…
Imogen Ainsworth
28 Feb 2024, 9:00
Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series 2024 Emirates match official appointments announced
World Rugby has announced the Emirates match official appointments for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series …
Imogen Ainsworth
13 Feb 2024, 3:35
Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani receive accolades at Rugby Australia Awards
Maddison Levi and Eva Karpani have been recognised for their standout performances last year at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydn…
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Feb 2024, 10:25
South Africa Rugby workshop pushes to increase girls' participation and find more female coaches and referees
South Africa Rugby’s recent Community Rugby Workshop brought a push to increase the number of girls playing rugby and a desire t…
Imogen Ainsworth
06 Feb 2024, 10:00
'We've helped pave the way. We have a part of that history': Briggs and Snowsill back Lions tour
When 2027 happens, I have no doubt that I will sit back and think, 'We've helped pave the way for that', because that's going to b…
Imogen Ainsworth
17 Jan 2024, 10:20
