Martyn Thomas finds out how the trailblazing women’s 15s rugby programme in Portugal has been given license to grow using initiatives that started in Wales.
In their first game for 20 years, Denmark women demonstrated their commitment to a future in XVs rugby. Rhiannon Garth Jones goes behind the scenes to profile one of rugby’s emerging nations.
Whilst England's Red Roses remain untouchable at the top of the World Rugby Women's Rankings, with a massive advantage over their nearest rivals Canada and currently standing at the highest rating there has ever been, the prize being called the best men's team in the world is very much up for grabs over the coming weeks.
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.