Trailfinders have announced the signing of Ruby Tui, one of the most decorated and recognisable players in world rugby. The New Zealand international arrives at Trailfinders Sports Club with a trophy cabinet few players in the women’s game can match, headlined by a Rugby World Cup winner’s medal, an Olympic gold, and an Olympic silver,
Ellie Kildunne will return to the Stoop in the very first week of the JAECOO PWR season while Sale Sharks’ incoming Gloucester Hartpury contingent welcome their former team in Round 1. The fixture release has thrown up a host of familiar faces doing battle with their former clubs in the opening round of the 2026/27
Harlequins Women have confirmed Aoife Wafer as the Women’s Club Captain ahead of the start of the 206/27 season. The back-row takes over from the recently retired Jade Konkel and becomes the third captain of the elite era and the 18th captain of Harlequins Women. Wafer made a huge impact in her first season in
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm that 12 Loughborough University players will step up from BUCS Super Rugby into the senior Lightning environment for the 2026/27 season. These agreements will see Ashton Adcock, Ella Barnes, Alice Bennett, Izzy Clist, Emily Heaps, Lilly Hickey, Aoibhe Kelly, Freya MacColl, Imogen Mockford, Alice Redfern, Sasha Roberts, and Harli Stanton
FIXTURES FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON Pool A: Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks, Loughborough Lightning and Leicester Tigers Pool B: Harlequins, Bristol Bears, Trailfinders Women and Gloucester Hartpury SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 1pm – Bristol Bears v Trailfinders Women (North Bristol RFC) 1.30pm – Harlequins v Gloucester Hartpury (Twickenham Stoop) 2pm – Leicester Tigers v Saracens (Mattioli
Loughborough Lightning have today confirmed that Bulou Mataitoga and Lucy Finch have left the club. Lightning players #99 and #135, respectively, Mataitoga and Finch, made a combined 71 appearances in African Violet. “Baz and Lucy have been brilliant for this club in their own respective ways,” said Lightning Head Coach Nathan Smith. “Baz brought a
Harlequins Women have confirmed the arrival of exciting young back Eva Sterritt. The talented youngster, who can play on the wing or at centre arrives having been part of the Exeter Chiefs U23s squad, whilst also captaining Exeter University’s BUCS Super Rugby side, as they reached the semi-finals. Sterritt has represented Ireland at age-grade level
Loughborough Lightning are delighted to confirm that a further ten senior players have extended their contracts ahead of the 2026/27 Jaecoo PWR season. It has been a busy off-season for the African Violets, with 12 new deals for existing players and six new signings announced so far this summer. Ahead of the squad reporting back
Harlequins Women have confirmed the signing of Italian international Sara Mannini. Centre Mannini made her senior international debut against Japan in 2024 having represented her country at U18 and U20 level. Mannini was named in the Italian squad that played in the 2025 Rugby World Cup and featured in every game for her country during
Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian centre Flo Symonds ahead of the 2026/27 Jaecoo PWR season. The 24 year old started at outside centre for the Canucks in their 2025 Rugby World Cup Final defeat to England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, last September. Symonds has earned 18 caps for her country
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