Hooker Lucy Calladine has put pen to paper on a new Loughborough Lightning contract, committing the England U21 international to the club. Calladine has made 16 appearances for Lightning, having proven herself as another excellent product of the player development pathway at Loughborough University and BUCS Super Rugby. The 2025/26 campaign is the third that
Loughborough Lightning and England lock Cath O’Donnell has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 30. O’Donnell began her rugby journey in her hometown of Maryport, Cumbria, before going on to represent the University of Liverpool, where she was named Athlete of the Year in 2016. During this period, she also played for
Loughborough Lighting today confirm that USA internationals Tahlia Brody and Rachel Ehrecke will leave the Club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Lightning players #152 and #153, respectively, Brody and Ehrecke both signed for Lightning ahead of the 2025/26 PWR season following the conclusion of their involvement in the Rugby World Cup 2025 for
Harlequins Women are delighted to confirm that Red Roses scrum-half and World Cup winner Lucy Packer has signed a new deal with the Club. Packer made her 100th appearance for the Club in February against Exeter and has been an instrumental figure in the side since making her debut against Gloucester-Hartpury in 2018. She also
Premiership Women’s Rugby to become JAECOO PWR from the 2026/27 season Pre-season competition renamed the JAECOO PWR Next Gen Cup as part of commitment to the future of women’s rugby JAECOO, currently one of the fastest growing brands of its type, becomes first ever automotive partner to PWR, expanding its reach into professional rugby Premiership
From Wellington to London and back home again, Black Ferns fans have plenty of opportunities to get behind the team in a massive second half of the year, with all fixture dates, kick-off times and venues now confirmed. The schedule features an added fixture against the Black Ferns XV at Maidstone Park in Wellington, which is shaping up to be an exciting Friday afternoon of women’s rugby. The match will be open
Loughborough Lightning can today announce that Canada international winger Fancy Bermudez has re‑signed with the club. Bermudez joined Lightning ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season and went on to make 12 appearances in African Violet, scoring two tries — including a crucial effort to secure a 29–29 draw against Trailfinders in December. “My
Black Ferns lock Maiakawanakaulani Roos has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Blues through to the end of 2029. The 24-year-old’s new contract locks in one of the Black Ferns most experienced and durable players, and with 41 Test caps already the ninth most capped Black Fern of all time. “Representing the Black Ferns
The RFU has confirmed a new four-year contract framework developed collaboratively with the Red Roses and their exclusive commercial representatives, Team England Rugby (TER), covering the 2026–2030 Rugby World Cup cycle. This agreement represents a significant further investment in England’s women’s rugby programme, reinforcing the RFU’s long-term commitment to building a world-leading performance environment while
More than a quarter of a million young people have been introduced to rugby union over the past year, marking a major boost for the grassroots game and signalling strong future growth. The surge spans state schools, colleges, and youth organisations including Scouts and Guides, and comes in a landmark year for the sport, capped
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