Today’s two PWR matches brought one inevitable win and one big upset. First, Gloucester-Hartpury v Harlequins in brief Glos-pury completed their tenth unblemished win in ten, to cement their place at the top. This was first versus third, so no wonder the half-time score reached only 19-10. The Kingsholm crowd was worried as Sam Monaghan
Head Coach Nathan Smith has made two changes to his starting XV for Loughborough Lightning’s trip to the Southwest to face Exeter Chiefs this weekend. The African Violets return to action in Round 11 with their longest away day of the season as they take on the hosts who sit just two spots above them
Keevy Fitzpatrick has put pen to paper on a new Loughborough Lightning contract, committing the England U20 international to the Club on a multi-year deal. The talented lock has made ten Lightning appearances following her debut against Sale Sharks in April 2024, including seven outings in a breakthrough campaign this term. She was amongst the
Two matches: Leicester Tigers v Saracens and Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs I had intended offering these in chronological order, but events took over, so first: Quins v Chiefs This was bound to be a humdinger, third versus fourth, but few could have predicted the final moments. The game had nearly every ingredient you could want
Two matches – first Bristol Bears v Trailfinders, then Sale Sharks v Gloucester-Hartpury Both matches were played in miserably wet murky conditions. We were treated to another thriller at Shaftesbury Park, as Bears tried to get their season running properly. History tells us these contests tend to be close, but not at the start. After
This London derby under lights had an edge to it. A quick Quins line-out caught TF napping, and Aoife Wafer had an opening try. At this stage the hosts were feeling the edge of Charlie Gayther’s whistle; at least the pack were in charge at the scrum. The first hometown cheer came when Vicky Lafln
Three Loughborough Lightning players could make their debuts for the Club this weekend after being named in the matchday squad to take on Gloucester-Hartpury. Fresh from arriving at the club this week, USA international hooker Paige Stathopoulos has been named among the replacements for Sunday’s trip to Kingsholm Stadium – a match which is being
Loughborough Lightning have signed USA international hooker Paige Stathopoulos as injury cover. The 32-year-old has 18 caps for the Eagles after debuting in 2023, and has Premiership Women’s Rugby experience at Trailfinders Women, having joined on a short-term deal in December 2024 ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Stathopoulos featured in all three of the
The dates and kick-off times for Rounds 15 and 16 of the Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025/26 season have been confirmed. Round 15 will begin with Harlequins taking on Trailfinders Women in a London derby on Friday 20 March 2026 at 7:30pm live on the BBC. Leicester Tigers then face Exeter Chiefs on Saturday lunchtime before
Conversation: “Well, that went quickly.” “Oh no, it didn’t. Those were the longest, most boring five weeks I’ve known.” Take your choice, but Round 9 resumes on Friday evening, marking the halfway stage. Fixtures: Friday 30 January Trailfinders v Quins, 19.30 (BBC iPlayer) Sunday 1 February Bears v Sharks, 13.00 Shaftesbury Park (YT) Chiefs v
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