News that Exeter Chiefs, in their wisdom, have decided not to extend the contract of their head coach, Susie Appleby, reduces the number of female coaches to a round zero. The only other woman in charge, Rachel Taylor, was given her marching orders by Sale Sharks in January. These developments fly in the face of
An eventful month with a dramatic kick in the tail 1 February Celtic Challenge: Gwalia Lightning 26 Edinburgh Rugby 5; Glasgow Warriors 21 Wolfhounds 61; Gwalia stand second behind Wolfhounds 1 February Latin Cup: Benetton Rugby 38 Iberians Majadahonda 10 (Barcelona); Zebre Parma 17 Iberians Elche 22 (Parma) 1 February Sisilia Tuipulotu (Wales) misses the
The eighth edition of Super W starts on the last day of February. On balance, it’s optimism and growth for Aussie rugby this year. The one downside was seeing Melbourne Rebels drop out. They had suffered a torrid time across previous seasons and debts mounted up to the point where they folded. Beyond that the
Twelve international men’s and women’s sides are in Cape Town for round 1 of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger on 1-2 March, the first step towards qualifying for next year’s HSBC SVNS. Opening two rounds of the World Rugby HSBC Challenger 2025 take place at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 1-2 and 7-8
Loughborough Lightning have re-signed Krissy Scurfield for the 2025/26 season after an extraordinary first campaign in Premiership Women’s Rugby. The rapid winger lit up the league scoring a remarkable 14 tries in 12 games, including a four-try haul against Sale Sharks and braces against Saracens, Leicester Tigers and Bristol Bears. Scurfield arrived at Loughborough while
Fixtures Saturday 1 March: Saracens v Harlequins, StoneX Stadium, KO 15.00, TNT Sunday 2 March: Gloucester-Hartpury v Bristol Bears, Queensholm, KO 15.00 TNT and BBC iPlayer It’s no surprise that the tightest run-in to the finals we have yet known gives all four clubs the chance of ultimate victory. All have match-winners capable of turning
As we await the last three games of the 2025 PWR season, let’s take a look around to see what’s been happening, and what is to come. Here are a few topics. Exodus Every end of season sees changes in personnel. This year’s offer two head coaches leaving their post: Rachel Taylor (Sale Sharks) and
Fans from around the world now have another opportunity to secure their tickets to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with more tickets going on sale from 11:00 (GMT) on Tuesday 25 February. Further demand expected for England’s sporting event of the year, with fans recommended to purchase their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Opening match
The gaps widen. Three unions linking to form a single league were bound to show their national characteristics, making uniformity difficult, if not impossible. The best Scottish and Welsh players are invited to join PWR clubs in England; only a few Irish bother to make the leap. Clovers and Wolfhounds are full of test players,
An overwhelming defeat for Quins at Kingsholm makes a third consecutive trophy win for Glos-Pury all the more likely. Results Gloucester-Hartpury 52 Harlequins 12 Leicester Tigers 19 Exeter Chiefs 24 Loughborough Lightning 36 Trailfinders Women 34 Saracens 66 Sale Sharks 14 Matches Gloucester-Hartpury v Quins Till very recently Quins were sitting second in the league,
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