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Mitsubishi Electric Europe deepens its commitment to women’s rugby

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. partners with the Rugby Players Association (RPA) and its Thrive programme alongside its Parallel Potential platform, and also becomes an official partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR). Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has announced two new UK partnerships in women’s rugby, driven by a shared belief that investing in the women’s game

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Laura Delgado to retire from rugby

Harlequins Women have today confirmed that former Spanish international captain Laura ‘Bimba’ Delgado will retire from rugby at the end of the season. A pioneer and trailblazer for Women’s rugby in Spain, Delgado’s career has seen her play across the globe in England, Spain, France, America and New Zealand, alongside representing her country on 53

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Awhina Tangen-Wainohu announces medical retirement

Black Ferns loosehead prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has today announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury after receiving further assessment in New Zealand. Named in the Black Ferns’ Pacific Four Series squad earlier this year, she was ruled out of the tournament ahead of game one v USA, following an aggravation of a previous neck

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England U21 name squad to face France

England U21 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected their matchday squad to face France in the 2026 Six Nations Women’s U21 Series. The inaugural tournament concludes this Sunday (15:00 BST) at Bedford Blues’ Goldington Road with the game streamed live on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Carmela Morrall of

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Helena Rowland to earn 50th cap for Red Roses against Italy

Helena Rowland will earn her 50th international cap when the Red Roses travel to Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to play Italy in Round 4 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The versatile Loughborough Lightning back debuted for England at the same stadium in Parma back in November 2020 and has accumulated 186 points for her country to date. Rowland, who has started every match at 12 in

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Danelle Lochner commits to Harlequins

Harlequins Women have confirmed that South African international second-row Danelle Lochner has committed her future to the Club ahead of the 26/27 season. Lochner joined Harlequins in 2023 and has gone on to establish herself as an important member of the Quins forward pack, making 26 appearances in the Quarters. She was a crucial part

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GW6N breaks Championship attendance record

Women’s Six Nations breaks Championship attendance record after just three rounds, with viewership and engagement at an all time high. Two rounds remain, but the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations has already surpassed the audience, attendance, and engagement records from previous Championships. A dedicated window in the global rugby calendar, national stadiums sold out, the

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England U21 name squad to face Ireland

Head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected their England U21 Women’s squad to face Ireland in the 2026 Six Nations Women’s U21 Series. The Nick Newbold Stadium hosts the Matchday 2 meeting this Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off) with the game streamed live on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Sophie McQueen

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