New rubber-free pitch adds to the University’s leading sports facilities The UK’s first fully recyclable 3G pitch has been officially opened at the University of Bath today. Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University, marked the opening by scoring a penalty on the pitch following a ceremony attended by representatives of the University,
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm the departures of Lucy Weaver, Katherine Baverstock, Amelie Anstead and Grace Deane ahead of the 2025/26 season. Scrum-half Weaver, pictured above (#111) made 17 Lighting appearances and prop Baverstock (#116) made 11 appearances over three seasons with the African Violets, while also playing prominent roles for the Loughborough University side. Winger
Team Bath Netball moved up to second in the NXT Gen League table as they built on their victory over league leaders Loughborough Lightning by recording an excellent 61-52 away win at London Pulse. The teams went into Saturday’s match on equal points with Pulse, who had won February’s reverse fixture at the Team Bath
Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal is back as No. 1 bowler after Ecclestone misses England-West Indies series. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has moved up to a career-best-equalling second position in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings after a valiant show against England, while Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal has regained the number one position among bowlers
Ealing Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Ella Amory. Amory joined the squad in 2023 and extends her stay ahead of the 25-26 campaign. Known for her quick feet, Amory combines her explosive pace with sharp decision-making, making her a dynamic and versatile playmaker in both the scrum-half and fly-half roles. Amory was part of
The Great Britain men’s and women’s sevens programmes will be remodelled from next season, with the intention for both sides to continue to compete on the HSBC SVNS Series under a new operating model. The programme will run solely as a camp and competition model, with players coming together to train and play on the
Trailfinders have announced that they are excited to confirm that Emma Taylor has re-signed with the club ahead of the new season. An excellent goal-kicker, the Canadian international has been a vital presence in the forward pack since joining from Saracens in 2024. Taylor has also had a standout international career, making her debut in
Trailfinders have announced that Cassandra Tuffnail has re-signed with the Club, committing her future to Trailfinders Women. The 27-year-old Canadian international has been a key member of the forward pack since joining the club, showcasing her leadership and powerful scrummaging ability. A product of the Trailfinders Rugby Academy, Cassandra previously captained Brunel University Women’s Rugby.
Harlequins Women have announced the arrival of Irish international Aoife Wafer. The 22-year-old joins the Club with a stellar resume, having been named as the Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship for 2025, after also being nominated in 2024. She was also named in the 2024 World Rugby XVs Team of the Year
The Six Nations Women’s Summer Series offers a new step on the women’s rugby development pathway, with 14 graduates from the first edition of the event going on to play in the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations The 2025 Women’s Summer Series will take place at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, Wales, with
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