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
Trailfinders have announced the re-signing of Scottish international scrum-half Caity Mattinson, ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Signed in 2024 from Gloucester-Hartpury, Mattinson has quickly become a key figure in the squad, known for her speed and expertise from the base of the scrum. Mattinson has accumulated vast international experience for Scotland since her debut in
England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has confirmed her squad for this week’s three-day training camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Following on from last week’s meeting at Loughborough University, 36 players travel to Berkshire in preparation for the Six Nations Women’s Summer Series in Wales this July. Bristol Bears wing Millie David
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
An important addition to the English rugby calendar has been announced, The Rugby Awards, presented by Gallagher. It takes place at the The Brewery, London, hard by the Barbican Centre, on 3 June. It brings together the RPA, Premiership Rugby, the PWR and, last but not least, the RFU. Its arrival can only make us
Some Implications Jo Yapp, head coach of the Wallaroos, has announced that she will end her term in charge at the end of the 2025 RWC. In no way should this surprise us. The closest parallel I can think of in recent times is Lynne Cantwell’s decision to return to ireland after a spell as
New Zealand v USA Pacific Four, Round Three The Eagles made a promising start, winning penalties and territory, to cause the big crowd to delay their celebrations. By the end the scales had tipped wildly the other way, sending the Black Ferns and their fans into raptures. Mackenzie Hawkins’ early touch kicks lacked accuracy, but
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
Should we be surprised? No. It’s been an uphill struggle since Great Britain first sttempted to pull a squad together for the Rio Olympic Sevens. Players will still come together to compete in SVNS tournaments, but without financial backing their results are bound to take a nose-dive. Where else have we seen three unions merging
Australia v Canada That might be a tiny bit of a hopeful punt, but Canada’s all-round play takes a lot of stopping. The Wallaroos found them too hot to handle. The game could hardly have started worse for the hosts. They let Alex Tessier’s kick-off bounce back into Krissy Scurfield’s hands. Canada were caught holding
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