The first season of the PWR finished barely a week ago. Already, managements of the nine clubs will be deciding the most sensible steps forward. These traditionally mean signings first and foremost. We have seen relatively few thus far, but the trends are disturbing. Let me assemble the names I’ve spotted up to now (21
Bristol Bears v Gloucester-Hartpury – PWR Final, Sandy Park, Exeter Another enthralling final that divided sharply into two pieces. Bears showed their colours at once, running the ball out to the wing with deep passes, then back the other way. But a last loose offering showed the risks of that approach to life. It was
Harlequins are pleased to announce the signing of Spanish outside centre Clàudia Peña Hidalgo ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 19-year-old joins Quins from Barcelona AVRFCB, the rugby arm of Barcelona FC. Internationally Peña has six caps for Spain, scoring four tries in three games at WXV last year. She has also made 31 appearances
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Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Red Roses prop Lizzie Hanlon ahead of the 2024/25 Allianz PWR season. The 22-year-old, who made her Red Roses debut against Ireland in the 2024 Six Nations, will join Quins after 39 appearances for Exeter Chiefs Women. The dynamic prop, who was a promising diver as a teenager, joined
Loughborough Lightning have secured the services of prolific tryscoring hooker Kathryn Treder on an extended contract. The 28-year-old spent time with Darlington Mowden Park in the 2022/23 season before making the switch to Lightning for the 2023/24 campaign. Treder made her debut against Leicester Tigers in December 2023 and would go on to make 13
Loughborough Lightning are delighted to confirm that Red Roses star Emily Scarratt has extended her contract with the Club. The 111-times capped international has opted to prolong her stay with the African Violets for the 2024/25 campaign. Scarratt made her return to action in February against Bristol Bears after more than year out following a
Loughborough Lightning can confirm that four more players have left the club upon the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. Georgina Tasker, Chloe Rollie, Sara Svoboda and Maja Meuller will be moving on to pastures new ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Fullback/winger Tasker made her Lightning debut against Saracens in April 2021 and made 51 appearances,
USA international Bulou Mataitoga has extended her stay with Loughborough Lightning into a third season after signing a new contract. The versatile back made her Lightning debut against Wasps in January 2022 and has gone on to make 36 appearances for the African Violets, scoring eight tries. Mataitoga has balanced her Club duties with a
Now comes the startling news we should have expected: for 2024-25 the PWR season will be cut back to allow the World Cup the breathing space it deserves. Last year, the new PWR league was delayed to make way for the first edition of WXV. It meant that the final still lies in front of
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