WXV 2
Exclusive
'They can aim to get to the semi-finals at the World Cup': Donna Kennedy on Scotland
Scotland Women have given themselves a brilliant platform over the last 17 months with 10 wins from 13 Tests, WXV 2 silverware, an…
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Women's Rugby News
World Rugby launch Impact Beyond 2025 to harness the power of RWC 2025
The three themes: profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise have been designed to ensure …
Harlequins housemates become rivals as Wales host Australia
Australia second row Kaitlan Leaney insists it will be “all serious” in Newport on Friday as she prepares to play against her …
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Helena Rowland: ‘I thought I was invincible… turns out that’s not true!’
England playmaker Helena Rowland says she has grown on and off the pitch during two injury-interrupted years, and is now ready to …
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International
Opinion
'One of the most comprehensive wins and performances that I have seen'
Not only did Ireland score six fantastic tries with a combination of cohesive team and individual efforts, it was one of the most …
'There was no headbutt': Exonerated Poppy Cleall speaks out
Speaking to Contested, Cleall spoke of the incident which ‘snowballed’ on social media after she was alleged to have headbutte…
Women's Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Demure is dead: Long live this season’s bold and beautiful aesthetic
Where to begin? Let’s start domestically - and with the best league in the world. Premiership Women’s Rugby is just weeks away…
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Ireland receive WXV 1 injury boost but experienced prop is ruled out
Sadhbh McGrath has been passed fit to take part in Ireland’s inaugural WXV 1 campaign, but head coach Scott Bemand will be witho…
Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury
Italy will be without the prolific Alyssa D’Inca as they attempt to go one better than last year and win WXV 2 in South Africa.
Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut
Olympians Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell have been included in the Wales squad for WXV 2 in South Africa.
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Historic weekend for Scotland in Women's Rankings
As a tangible sign of the continued progress made under head coach Bryan Easson and captain Rachel Malcolm, Scotland Women are now…
Italy outmuscle Japan in Piacenza
Italy secured a solid 24-8 victory over Japan in a friendly match at the Beltrametti Stadium in Piacenza as part of their preparat…
