Harlequins Women have confirmed the arrival of second-row Sophie Tansley from London rivals Saracens. Tansley made 31 appearances during her time in North London and was part of the side that won the Allianz Cup in 2024. Speaking after joining the Club, Tansley explained that she is looking forward to linking up with her new
Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce that Rachel Taylor will join the club’s coaching team ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 41-year-old arrives with a wealth of experience, having spent four years with Sale Sharks, rising to the role of head coach. Taylor made history as becoming the first female coach of
Harlequins Women have announced the signing of talented back-row Megan Barwick ahead of the 2025/26 season. Barwick joins Harlequins from city neighbours Trailfinders Women, having previously played for Bristol Bears. A powerful and abrasive back-row, Barwick is the first new signing to be confirmed by the Club ahead of the new season. Barwick arrives with
Trailfinders have announced that Sara Seye has signed a new contract with the Club. The 24-year-old Italian has been a key figure in the Trailfinders Women’s squad, offering solid scrummaging technique, dynamic play around the field and versatility throughout the pack. Seye was named the 2023/24 Coaches’ Player of the Year, a testament to her
TNT has signed a contract to continue transmitting one PWR match per round for the next four years. Genevieve Shore, CE of the PWR is delighted, describing the new agreement as “a huge step forward”. It certainly is, in the sense that coverage will continue. The company has not got cold feet about its venture
TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland will continue to be the home of English domestic rugby after agreeing new long-term deals with Premiership Women’s Rugby and Premiership Rugby. The multi-year agreements will enable TNT Sports to continue utilising best-in-class production, unrivalled on-air expertise via some of the most respected voices in the sport as
Harlequins Women have confirmed that Clàudia Peña has recommitted to the Club ahead of the 25/26 season. The 20-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a stellar debut season in TW2, scoring 8 tries in 13 appearances in the Quarters. Capable of playing in the centre, on the wing or at fullback, Peña has quickly established herself as one
Harlequins Women are delighted to announce that South African international Danelle Lochner has extended her stay in West London. A dual-sport international in both netball and rugby, Lochner joined Harlequins in 2023 and has gone on to establish herself as a key member of the Quins forward pack, making 25 appearances in her first two
Harlequins Women are pleased to announce that Irish international scrum-half Emma Swords has recommitted to the Club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Swords returned to Harlequins last season after a year with Trailfinders Women and played a huge role in helping the side return to the PWR knockouts for the first time since 2022, starting
Loughborough Lightning’s all-time leading appearance maker Meg Davey has signed a contract extension with the club. The 24-year-old became only the second player in Lightning history to make 100 appearances when she followed in Katie Trevarthen’s footsteps in hitting triple figures away against Saracens in November 2024. Her first outing in an African Violet shirt
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