IRFU statement: 43 women's player contracts worth up to €30,000
The IRFU have announced it will offer 43 centralised contracts to elite Ireland women’s players next season and appoint Gillian …
Women's Rugby News
'I certainly think turning professional in 2019 has helped enormously'
The 36-year-old highlighted the Red Roses’ move to professional contracts in 2019 as a huge moment.
RFU reveal ticket sales soaring for England's next two women's internationals
Ticket sales have soared for England’s two September women’s internationals following the Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2022 ca…
Scottish Rugby statement: Siobhan Cattigan Sunday Times article
The Scottish rugby union have issued a statement following the publication of a harrowing interview with the family of the late Si…
The 'heartbreaking' Twitter reaction to harrowing Cattigan story
An extraordinary interview with the family of the late Siobhan Cattigan, a Scotland women’s rugby player who died in November 20…
Seven votes the margin as RFU changes gender participation policy
Rugby Football Union (RFU) council members have narrowly back a recommendation that will see transgender women banned from playing…
Interview
1994 World Cup antics: 'Half a pint of vodka went down my throat!'
You’d be hard pressed to find a more charismatic and influential character in helping shape English women’s rugby than Gill Bu…
Opinion
Prioritising professionalism: Why Premier 15s and unions are leading the way
The growth of women's rugby has led to repeated calls to professionalise the game and over the past month we’ve seen the RFU ann…
RFU to vote on transgender participation in women's rugby
The Rugby Football Union is to vote next week on recommendations that only females born as females be permitted to play the sport,…
Interview
'At the break down it's about being a nuisance, being more like Packer!'
Alex Matthews is a player who sets extremely high standards for herself and only through gritty determination has the flanker mana…
World Rugby statement: England, Scotland and Wales' GB 7s decision
World Rugby has given its blessing for England, Scotland and Wales to unite as a British team on the Sevens Series circuit from 20…
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Former England international named Harlequins Women's new head coach
Harlequins Women have named former England international Amy Turner as their new head coach ahead of next season.
