History will be made at FNB Stadium this Saturday, with fans witnessing the Black Ferns take on the Springbok Women in South Africa for the first time. The match will be played as part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, presented by Castle Double Malt double-header at 1.30pm SAST (11.30pm NZT), before the All Blacks take
Forty players have been selected by Red Roses head coach John Mitchell for camp 4 of pre-season. The squad will assemble at The Lensbury on Monday 31st August as preparations continue for their first WXV Global Series match against Australia. The Wallaroos provide the opposition at the CorpAcq Stadium, Salford, on Saturday 12 September before
Loughborough BUCS Super Rugby Head Coach Matt Campbell has been promoted to Lightning performance coach, focusing on backs and attack. Campbell, who has previously coached at Edinburgh University men’s and women’s sides, joined Loughborough in 2024 and, earlier this year, went on to lead Loughborough University to a first Women’s BUCS Super Rugby title in
Prolific try-scoring hooker Kathryn Treder has signed a new contract to remain with Loughborough Lightning. Since arriving from Darlington Mowden Park in 2023, the USA international has scored 24 tries in 43 appearances in the African Violet, the majority being off the back of dominant rolling mauls set up perfectly by her laser-accurate throwing, finishing
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric, which take place across September and October. Ten referees from eight nations will referee the 30 matches across 13 countries in the WXV Global Series A further six referees from as many
Black Ferns selectors have named a strong-23 to face Australia in their first Test match of the year on home soil this Saturday afternoon in Auckland. Go Media Stadium will be the stage for women’s rugby’s historic rivalry, the O’Reilly Cup Test presented by Bupa, with a family-friendly 3.05pm kick-off time. Tickets are available here
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,
On Saturday 15th August, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Rugby Football Union (RFU) and JAECOO PWR hosted the first ever women’s rugby U23 Induction Day for players across all PWR clubs at the historic Rugby School. The day’s aim was to help equip the next generation of talented female rugby players with the skills required
The Black Ferns have arrived in Auckland and begin their preparations ahead of their first home Test match against Australia at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, August 22. Prop Mo’omo’oga Palu and halfback Tara Turner are unavailable for selection this week due to injury. Palu sustained a concussion, while Turner strained her hamstring during Friday
Daisy Hibbert-Jones (Loughborough Lightning) and Sophie McQueen (Gloucester-Hartpury) have been called into the Red Roses camp. The duo will join the squad today (Monday) for week three of pre-season training at the University of Nottingham. With thanks to the RFU
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