Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs Super Rugby Aupiki deal
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will get the opportunity to play alongside her niece Kerri Johnson having signed a deal with Blues Women …
Martyn Thomas
21 Oct 2024, 14:00
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Martyn Thomas
@mcthomassport
A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Analysis
Six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 pool matches to get excited about
With the full fixture list confirmed and fans able to map out their team’s potential journey to the final at Twickenham on Septe…
Martyn Thomas
22 Oct 2024, 7:46
Opinion
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule highlights shift in ambition
One fact laid bare by the release of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule on Tuesday was just how much the tournament…
Martyn Thomas
22 Oct 2024, 12:03
Welsh Rugby Union uses Lions funding to boost coaching pathways
The Welsh Rugby Union has used money from Royal London’s ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ fund to bolster its pathway coaching …
Martyn Thomas
24 Oct 2024, 6:25
What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR pace-setters Saracens host champions
Fresh from their first home Premiership Women’s Rugby defeat since June 2023, champions Gloucester-Hartpury face a daunting test…
Martyn Thomas
24 Oct 2024, 8:49
Leanne Infante enjoys winning finale with Saracens
Leanne Infante admitted feeling “a lot of emotion” as she bowed out of elite rugby, helping Saracens maintain their perfect st…
Martyn Thomas
28 Oct 2024, 12:07
Ardie Savea gives verdict on Scott Robertson's All Blacks start
Ardie Savea has urged the All Blacks to embrace the challenge of playing England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham as he admitted the…
Martyn Thomas
29 Oct 2024, 13:30
Bristol prop Sarah Bern handed one-match ban as citing upheld
England prop Sarah Bern will miss Bristol Bears’ Premiership Women’s Rugby encounter with Harlequins on Friday after she picke…
Martyn Thomas
31 Oct 2024, 7:46
What to watch in women’s rugby: Tigers host Trailfinders in PWR
Two teams in need of some momentum to kickstart their Premiership Women’s Rugby seasons meet at Welford Road on Sunday, and you …
Martyn Thomas
31 Oct 2024, 10:29
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round one
Ahead of what promises to be a brilliant opening weekend, we give you the lowdown on the Autumn Nations Series and the first two m…
Martyn Thomas
01 Nov 2024, 5:13
Abby Dow to sit out England's WXV 1 decider
John Mitchell has made three changes to his starting line-up for England’s WXV 1 title decider against Canada, with Abby Dow rul…
Martyn Thomas
10 Oct 2024, 11:33
WXV 2: Final round team news as Rollie to win 70th cap in title decider
The destination of the WXV 2 2024 title will be decided at the end of the third and final round this weekend. Get all the team new…
Martyn Thomas
10 Oct 2024, 9:15
WXV 3: Samoa and Madagascar ring the changes ahead of final round
Heading into the final round of WXV 3, Spain lead the way in the race for both the title and one of the two tickets to Women’s R…
Martyn Thomas
09 Oct 2024, 17:02
WXV: Trio drafted in for Ireland’s meeting with Women’s Eagles
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made three changes to his starting line-up for their final WXV 1 assignment, against USA in Va…
Martyn Thomas
09 Oct 2024, 16:11
Analysis
WXV: World Cup tickets and silverware up for grabs in final round
As the teams prepare to chase glory and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification, we take a look at the permutations facing al…
Martyn Thomas
09 Oct 2024, 4:27
Belinda Moore to step down from Premiership Women's Rugby role
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) chief executive Belinda Moore will leave the organisation later this month, having resigned in o…
Martyn Thomas
08 Oct 2024, 11:52
England make announcement on Kevin Sinfield future
England and Steve Borthwick have received some good news on the coaching front with confirmation that Kevin Sinfield has signed a …
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 7:52
Former All Black tips Hoskins Sotutu for international switch after latest snub
Akira Ioane has added his name to the list of rugby luminaries tipping Blues No8 Hoskins Sotutu for a sensational international sw…
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 8:00
RFU reveal latest plans to raise revenue at Allianz Stadium
The Rugby Football Union has taken further steps to increase year-round revenue at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham by launching a publ…
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 5:35
WXV 3: Spain on the verge of World Cup qualification
Spain need only two points from their final match in WXV 3 2024 to secure their place at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, having ma…
Martyn Thomas
05 Oct 2024, 17:59
