Simon Middleton explains four lessons since exiting England role
Having been an assistant for the 2014 Rugby World Cup win in France, Middleton became the English team's head coach in 2015 and hi…
Women's Rugby News
RFU sell naming rights to Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham Stadium has been renamed Allianz Stadium as part of a new long-term partnership with the German insurance firm.
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Stacey Waaka has a new goal after second Olympic gold
There's no rest for the wicked and neither is there rest for double Olympic gold medallist Stacey Waaka, who is in Brisbane five d…
International
Exclusive
Red Roses preseason: 'There were times when I thought I wasn't on track'
My aim was to make it into pre-season fully functional and I've managed to do that. I did a lot of thumb rehab over the summer, a …
‘Multiple fractures’: Sarah Hirini pushes through pain to win Olympic gold
New Zealand women’s sevens captain Sarah Hirini has explained why she “looked so sad on the podium” after winning Olympic go…
International
Exclusive
'The latest part of a crazy journey': Paige Anastacia on England Deaf Rugby's South Africa tour
Paige Anastacia will be travelling south to meet up with the rest of the 27-strong England Deaf Rugby Union women’s squad to the…
Sevens
Opinion
History at Paris Games: Ilona Maher’s Olympic medal is a win for rugby
Ilona Maher was overcome with emotion on Tuesday as she was presented with an Olympic bronze medal.
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Sevens
Opinion
Resilience & redemption: New Zealand prove they’re the world’s best
There were upsets and surprises for sure, but at the end of the Olympics, the best team in the world walked away with gold.
Coach reflects on ‘special’ end to Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s sevens career
Cory Sweeney has opened up on just how much the New Zealand women’s sevens side will miss Portia Woodman-Wickliffe who retired a…
Olympic medallist Ilona Maher: 'Female athletes are truly amazing'
Team USA’s Ilona Maher has had a whirlwind week, winning an Olympic bronze medal as part of a thrilling victory over Australia a…
Women's Rugby World Cup
Interview
‘I'll never be able to repay Gary’: RWC heroines take on challenge for Street
A decade to the day that they started their quest for glory in France, England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 winners will beg…
'Better than the OBJ catch': Ireland women go viral after crazy manoeuvre labelled 'insane'
Ireland women's sevens players Erin King and Emily Lane have gone viral after a lifting catch in their 7th-8th placing match again…
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