Source: Harlequins

Lucy Packer signs new deal with Harlequins

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

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Source: PWR

JAECOO becomes title partner of the PWR

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

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Source: Bob Martin / action press

Black Ferns remaining 2026 fixtures

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

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Source: Loughborough Lightning

Canada international Bermudez re-signs for Lightning

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

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Source: Ash Goodchild

RFU confirms landmark four-year contract framework with the Red Roses

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

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Source: Harlequins

Rosie Galligan signs for Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women have confirmed that Rugby World Cup winner Rosie Galligan will return to the Club ahead of the 2026/27 season. Galligan returns to West London from Saracens, having previously played for the Club between 2021-2023 and made 30 appearances. Since last pulling on the quarters, Galligan has gone on to win two Six Nations

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Alicia Maude Lightning’s talented scrum half re-signs

Loughborough Lightning can today confirm that GB 7s scrum-half Alicia Maude has committed her future to the club. The 24-year-old joined Lightning in the summer of 2024, making two Premiership Women’s Rugby appearances and scoring her first try before her 7s commitments took over for the remainder of the condensed 2024/25 15s schedule. This season,

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Source: Harlequins

Kayleigh Powell renews contract with Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed that Welsh international Kayleigh Powell has committed her future to the Club. Powell has made 14 appearances in the Quarters this season, stepping in at both fly-half and fullback. Adept under the high ball and rock solid in defence, Powell is a player with many strings to her game. As an attacking

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