Loughborough Lightning have completed the signing of Scotland international Lucia Scott from Premiership Women’s Rugby champions, Gloucester-Hartpury. The 21-year-old was named in Scotland’s extended training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup later this year, alongside future Lightning team-mates Becky Boyd, Elis Martin, Anne Young, Leia Brebner-Holden and Helen Nelson. Scott’s first call-up to the
We are delighted to announce the signing of Emma Wassell, an experienced Scottish international with an outstanding record at the highest level. Born in Aberdeen, the 67-time capped Scotland international has been a pillar of consistency for her national side since making her debut against Ireland in the 2014 Six Nations. Her incredible durability saw
The return of the Allianz Cup, now named the PWR Cup for reasons unexplained, is a brave move that we must hope brings all the success it deserves. It will run from 23 August to 12 October, in other words in direct competition with the World Cup, also taking place in England (those dates: 22
Trailfinders have announced the signing of Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm. A modern back-row player, Malcolm is known for her relentless work rate, defensive prowess, and exceptional leadership on and off the field. Born in Glasgow, Malcolm previously represented Scotland in hockey at U17, U18, and U21 levels before switching to rugby in her mid-twenties. Quickly
Harlequins Women have confirmed the arrival of Joy Okechukwu and Grace Keel as Senior Development Players ahead of the 2025-26 season. Second-row Grace Keel has previously played her ACE rugby at SGS College, having also played at North Bristol RFC and was part of the Nolli Waterman Player Development Group. She has also represented England
News that Alana Borland is to follow Amy Rule to an English PWR club – in her case Trailfinders – brings a further worry for New Zealand Rugby. For some time NZR has been troubled at the number of All Blacks attracted by big money to Japan. Now suddenly they have to worry about the
Trailfinders have announced the marquee signing of Alana Borland (nee Bremner), who brings a wealth of success and experience to the club. Originating from Christchurch, New Zealand, Alana has enjoyed a distinguished rugby career both domestically and internationally. Alana began her rugby journey at Lincoln University, where she became the first woman to play 50
Most sagas last longer than three years, but the last three years for Trailfinders Women have seen a host of adventures, shocks and about-turns. I’ll keep you waiting for the Big One.. They were one of two clubs allowed into the PWR league two years ago, along with Leicester Tigers. One oddity was that they
The PWR Cup is back to kick off a memorable season of elite women’s rugby Premiership Women’s Rugby is proud to announce the return of the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) Cup for the 2025–26 season. A bold, future-focused tournament designed to spotlight and accelerate the next generation of English rugby talent. The PWR Cup will start
A Glance at Tigers and Sharks For the last few days I have been trying to assemble my thoughts on Leicester Tigers. Again and again I have had to start again; news keeps flooding in. Most of it is extremely worrying for the club that finished eighth out of nine last season in the English
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