Missed conversion grants Japan their first ever win over Italy
Japan withstood a fierce second-half fightback from Italy in Parma to beat the Azzurre for the first time in the 21-year history o…
Women's Rugby News
Wales and Scotland record wins ahead of WXV 1 and 2
Both Wales and Scotland recorded wins over the USA and Spain respectively ahead of the inaugural WXV competition which starts on 1…
Black Ferns retain O’Reilly Cup by thrashing Wallaroos in Hamilton
The Wallaroos have been thrashed 43-3 by New Zealand in their second O'Reilly Cup rugby clash of 2023.
England battle to victory over 14-player Canada
The visitors had to play over an hour with 14 players after Gabrielle Senft was sent off.
International
Interview
“I count myself lucky”: Wallaroo Michaela Leonard on her remarkable rise
A little over five years on from an initital trial in Canberra, Michaela Leonard will captain the Wallaroos for the fourth time in…
International
Interview
Liana Mikaele-Tu’u: 'In the Black Ferns, there is no one left behind and always one more job to do'
“I had something to prove. I love playing for the Storm and it meant heaps to finish the season on a high note after some self-r…
Rowland and Kildunne both score doubles in comfortable England win over Canada
Helena Rowland and Ellie Kildunne scored two tries apiece as England beat Canada 50-24.
Allianz Cup preview: Bryony Field and Kim Oliver look ahead to an exciting start to the season
The Allianz Cup, much like its sibling competition the Premiership Cup for the men, has been positioned as a development competiti…
Piper Duck ruled out as Wallaroos name squad for WXV 1
Michaela Leonard will lead the Wallaroos on a four-Test tour of New Zealand while regular captain Piper Duck recovers from ankle s…
International
Opinion
Why combining Canadian Women 15s and 7s could reap rewards
A new spirit of collaboration is sweeping through Rugby Canada with the hope it will net long term rewards.
WXV 1
Opinion
'You stagnate when you’ve had the same for so long. We were ready for these big changes.'
Something we’ve probably realised from the last couple of seasons is that you stagnate when you’ve had the same thing for so l…
WXV 1
Analysis
Black Ferns squad selected for O'Reilly Cup and WXV 1
A Black Ferns squad of 30 players has been selected for the O'Reilly Cup against Australia on September 30th in Hamilton and the i…
