World Rugby's WXV a 'massive step forward'
Captain of Scotland Women Rachel Malcolm has said the new WXV tournament that was announced this week is a “massive step forward…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2021, 9:59
Women's Rugby News
'Landmark moment': New global women's tournament unveiled
The new World Rugby women's competition will include 16 teams split into three tiers, with qualification based on regional tournam…
PA
16 Mar 2021, 8:11
Women's Lions tour shouldn't ape the men's - we can do better
In a week of contemplation about women’s issues, Royal London (investments and pensions provider) and the British and Irish Lion…
Jess Hayden
15 Mar 2021, 11:47
World Rugby confirms Women's World Cup postponed until 2022
The recommendation for the 2021 Women's World Cup in New Zealand to be postponed has now been formally rubberstamped by World Rugb…
PA
09 Mar 2021, 10:15
'It's such a huge thing. Every time I think about it, I feel a bit sick'
Scotland Women centre Hannah Smith is targeting winning a spot at the Olympics, and so focused is she on reaching that goal that s…
Gavin Harper
08 Mar 2021, 13:14
'If the clubs want elite women's rugby, we should be looked after'
This week, Wales forward player Alisha Butchers had to fundraise to cover the cost of ankle surgery following ligament damage sust…
Jess Hayden
08 Mar 2021, 11:05
Kiwi rugby star hits out at World Rugby over 'political' decision to postpone 2021 World Cup
A Kiwi rugby star believes the postponement of the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup comes with concerns about player welfare.
Online Editors
02 Mar 2021, 18:19
International player cap would damage women's rugby
In a weekend of controversy in the men’s game, it skipped general attention that the women’s game celebrated a few firsts.
Jess Hayden
01 Mar 2021, 13:14
'In my car crying. Hope you're happy' - BBC pundit Tweets after trolls send online abuse
BBC journalist Sonja McLaughlin says she has been left in tears after trolls hounded her on social media in the aftermath today's …
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2021, 16:41
'We can, and should, challenge women commentators who are poor in knowledge and delivery'
I started commentating on men’s and women’s rugby three years ago, after being given the advice to get a broadcast coach.
Rachael Burford
25 Feb 2021, 14:43
'The Women's Six Nations will be the biggest rugby that's going on at that moment'
The first focus of all three players is the Women’s Six Nations, which takes place in a new format and in a new Spring-time wind…
Jess Hayden
22 Feb 2021, 11:51
Premier 15s salary cap increase tipping women's rugby towards becoming fully professional
This week, the RFU agreed to double the amount that clubs can spend on players in the Premier 15s. Originally, the salary cap was …
Jess Hayden
15 Feb 2021, 14:46
