How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...
WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWe preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...
WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...
WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds
6 months agoFrance have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...
RFU and RPA announce landmark new contracts for Red Roses
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) are pleased to announce landmark new contracts for its women’s senior players, the Red Roses. The three-season agreement,...
England Women New Coaching Set Up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...
Red Roses coaching update: Scott Bemand and Louis Deacon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Bemand has decided he will step down from his role as England Women backs coach at the end of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Bemand was appointed lead coach of the England Women...
England Women head coach to step down following 2023 Women’s Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) can confirm England Women head coach Simon Middleton has decided he will step down from his role after the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The 57-year-old...
Deacon appointed England Women Forwards Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women have appointed Louis Deacon as forwards coach with immediate effect. Former England and Leicester Tigers lock-turned-coach Deacon will have responsibility for the forwards...
Three England U20 coaches named for 2018/19 season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have announced the appointment of their three U20 coaches for the 2018/19 season. Mark Hopley, James Scaysbrook and Richard Whiffin all join for 18 months as part of the latest coach...
