Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
Seven international players are set to play their final international rugby matches as they line up for the Barbarians against the Springbok Women on Saturday 7 September at the DHL Stadium.
Last week – Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors did two great things. They received conditional offers to remain in the Premier 15s, after missing out in December’s initial restructure, and they put on a serious show at the Corpacq Stadium.
Last week – Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors did two great things. They received conditional offers to remain in the Premier 15s, after missing out in December’s initial restructure, and they put on a serious show at the Corpacq Stadium.
After two campaigns where the team has been defined by not being last in the league, 2022-23 appears to be the season of the Shark. After four games this season, they already have 13 points and a hat-trick of wins.
After two campaigns where the team has been defined by not being last in the league, 2022-23 appears to be the season of the Shark. After four games this season, they already have 13 points and a hat-trick of wins.
Sale Sharks have built their best squad yet. It’s a rich tapestry of youth and experience – with players from down the road and across the pond. Rachel Taylor’s outfit were fearless competitors, and clinched their single biggest result this weekend.
The all-singing, all-dancing spectacle of the Allianz Premier 15s gets another run. Of course it does: it’s the best domestic women’s league in the world.
RugbyPass gives the rundown for the 2022/23 Premier 15s, sharing some key signings and giving our best estimate of where each team will finish out the regular season.
Last week three black men offered their views on racism in and and away from rugby. This week, we get the female perspective from three USA Rugby pillars, Phaidra Knight, Alycia Washington and Naya Tapper.
