Analysis
Cutting-edge coaching underlines Red Roses' supremacy
New Zealand's World Cup triumph should not mask the true order of the women's game.
Nick Bishop
27 Nov 2023, 7:55
WXV 2 News
Stay up to date with the latest WXV 2 news right here at RugbyPass. From announcements about this year’s teams and player updates to exclusive interviews and in-depth match analysis, our rugby gurus cover every angle. Browse below for up-to-the-minute information and breaking WXV 2 news.
PWR round one: Bristol Bears top the table and newcomers stand tall in defeat
The first round of the 2023/24 Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby got underway in fine fashion last weekend. At the end of the ro…
Imogen Ainsworth
21 Nov 2023, 13:02
Interview
Milk and motherhood: Referee Holly Wood on donating breast milk and returning to rugby
English referee Holly Wood was recently appointed to referee her first international Test match just shy of four months after givi…
Imogen Ainsworth
16 Nov 2023, 12:12
Exclusive
‘There were lots of happy tears at the final whistle-we beat the Black Ferns in their backyard'
We spoke about our identity and wanting to be the best defensive team. I think our defence has come on so much over the last three…
Rosie Galligan
14 Nov 2023, 4:25
Analysis
Ferns strewn and history made: A re-watch of the Red Roses WXV 1 triumph
So they huffed, and they puffed, and they blew the house in - storming the land of the long white cloud, and leaving ferns strewn …
Claire Thomas
08 Nov 2023, 5:58
England react to dominating 'battle of the titans' to sweep WXV 1
England captain and newly crowned World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year Marlie Packer said she was “on cloud nine” after ta…
Jamie Wall
05 Nov 2023, 0:17
France rue 'lack of killer instinct' after loss to Canada
A “lack of killer instinct” is how France co-coach David Ortiz is describing his side’s 29-20 loss to Canada at Go Media Mt…
Jamie Wall
04 Nov 2023, 23:49
'The party has started': Canada ecstatic after second place WXV 1 finish
It was hard to keep the smiles off any Canadian faces at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, after the side beat France 29-20 in their fin…
Jamie Wall
04 Nov 2023, 23:21
Black Ferns 'still proud' despite WXV 1 title loss
World champions New Zealand were dealt a harsh English backlash at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium last night, going down 33-12.
Jamie Wall
04 Nov 2023, 23:05
Analysis
Key battles won and lost: How The Red Roses secured NZ win
After 38 minutes that all went England’s way, a New Zealand try in the close of the first half signalled we still had a game on …
Matt Merritt
04 Nov 2023, 3:57
Interview
Resilience and trademark energy: Mo Hunt's six year wait to face the Black Ferns
After a full preseason with the Red Roses, followed by 20 minutes off the bench against Australia and 56 minutes having started ag…
Nick Heath
03 Nov 2023, 6:42
Analysis
Key battles won and lost: How The Wallaroos won against Wales
Ten minutes of ill discipline at the opening of the second half could have spelled the end for Australia, but instead it lit a fir…
Matt Merritt
03 Nov 2023, 4:15
Wallaroos overcome red card to outlast Wales in dramatic WXV finish
The final round of WXV1 kicked off in Auckland with a confident Australian team facing a Welsh side hungry for their first win of …
Ned Lester
03 Nov 2023, 3:59
Wallaroos looking to hand Tregonning a 'fairytale finish' with WXV1 win
Assistant coach Scott Fava is confident the Wallaroos can continue their winning momentum when they meet Wales in WXV1.
AAP
02 Nov 2023, 20:36
Interview
Photography and thrift shops: 'We’re not just rugby players'
Kildunne certainly doesn’t look like your average rugby player when she’s not at training. The 24-year-old shows up to her med…
Jamie Wall
02 Nov 2023, 8:54
England make five changes for WXV 1 finale with New Zealand
Interim head coach Louis Deacon has made five changes to England’s matchday squad for their final WXV 1 match against New Zealan…
Imogen Ainsworth
02 Nov 2023, 8:50
Interview
Ruahei Demant: 'They were a quality side then and are still a quality side now'
On Saturday at the Go Media Stadium Mount Smart in Auckland, the Black Ferns must beat England while picking up more or the same n…
Adam Julian
02 Nov 2023, 8:11
Opinion
'We want to be leaving New Zealand slightly differently to how we did last year'
45 – 12 was the final score in our second WXV fixture versus Canada. A game full of exciting, fast rugby and some incredible tea…
Rosie Galligan
02 Nov 2023, 6:45
Opinion
Anna Caplice: 'To see Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan lift the trophy, that's huge for Ireland'
Lifting a bit of silverware, that's not really possible outside of the Six Nations and World Cups because any of the other tests a…
Anna Caplice
02 Nov 2023, 5:29
Rouet, De Goede, and Holtkamp reflect on Canada's tough loss to England
Canadian coach Kevin Rouet lamented his side’s moments of indiscipline in their 45-12 WXV 1 loss to England in Dunedin. Red Rose…
Jamie Wall
01 Nov 2023, 11:52
WXV 2 Updates & Announcements
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