Source: PWR

Francesca McGhie joins Trailfinders

Trailfinders have announced the signing of Francesca McGhie, one of rugby’s most exciting young talents. A 22-year-old from Edinburgh, McGhie is renowned for her blistering pace and sharp footwork. Comfortable anywhere across the back three, she brings a dynamic attacking threat to Trailfinders Women. After securing the Tennent’s Premiership with Watsonians in the 2022-23 season,

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Source: ECB

Birmingham to take centre stage

As ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off at Edgbaston Cricket’s global spotlight will fall on Birmingham next summer as Edgbaston hosts the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. England Women will kick off the tournament at the heart of the country on 12 June 2026. The countdown is now on!

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Source: David Pearce Photographer

Bath duo help GB enjoy historic gold rush

University of Bath alumni Becky Wilde and Cedol Dafydd both won gold during a historic day for Great Britain at the 2025 European Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Poland. Five titles were won by GB during a thrilling 90-minute spell on Sunday, including a first-ever European gold in the men’s quadruple sculls. Dafydd was part of

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Source: Loughborough Lightning

Lightning re-sign Scotland international Becky Boyd

Loughborough Lightning have re-signed international forward Becky Boyd ahead of the 2025/26 season. Second/back row Boyd was earlier today named in the Scotland extended training squad for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, alongside her club colleagues Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Anne Young and Elis Martin. Boyd, 21, has enjoyed an incredible breakthrough campaign, featuring

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Source: Loughborough Lightning

Leia Brebner-Holden signs new Lightning contract

Loughborough Lightning have re-signed Scotland international Leia Brebner-Holden ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 22-year-old was named in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup extended training squad earlier today alongside her Lightning teammates Helen Nelson, Anne Young, Elis Martin and Becky Boyd. Brebner-Holden arrived at Lightning in October 2024 from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury, and

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Source: ECB

2025 Vitality Blast women’s competition

The Vitality Blast women’s competition county-by-county preview compiled by journalists from the ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay. BEARS Previewed by Brian Halford, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay Captain: Georgia Davis Overseas players: Laura Harris (Australia, full competition) Key winter moves: Bears entered the new era needing to keep up without the Joneses (Amy

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Source: Ealing Trailfinders

Lisa Thomson re-signs with Ealing Trailfinders

Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international Lisa Thomson. Last season marked her first full season in 15s after a successful career with GB7s, and she has proven a key player in the squad, excelling at both fly-half and centre. Thomson brings a wealth of international experience, having represented Scotland at the 2021 Rugby

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