England’s groundbreaking pro contracts will change women’s rugby for ever | Ali Donnelly
8 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU’s decision to award contracts is groundbreaking, says the editor of women’s rugby website Scrumqueens.comThere is nothing new about professionalism in women’s rugby. Since the Netherlands...
RFU to re-introduce full-time contracts for England women's team
8 years ago by The GuardianTotal of 28 contracts will be available for the 15s sideSteve Brown: ‘We are at a tipping point for women’s rugby’The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it will re-introduce full-time...
Rachael Burford expecting bigger things for Harlequins and Premier 15s
8 years ago by The GuardianHarlequins Ladies captain is not alone looking forward to the Premier 15s season, which for her ambitious team kicks off at Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday afternoonThe feeling of a new season approaching...
Tyrrells Premier 15s final preview Harlequins v Saracens
8 years ago by Rugby WorldWe look ahead to the first Tyrrells Premier 15s final, with Harlequins and Saracens bidding to lift the trophy in EalingAt the helm: Harlequins skipper Rachael Burford and Saracens captain Charlotte Clapp...
International Rugby Players' Body Moves To Dublin
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsStars of the international game, including Ireland's Jonathan Sexton and Jamie Heaslip, former All Black Conrad Smith and England 15s and Sevens player Rachael Burford, gathered in Dublin today as International...
England Women Training Squad for 6 Nations announced
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Women Elite Player Squad convened yesterday for a four-day training camp at Loughborough University. The camp will enable England to begin preparations for the upcoming Six Nations campaign...
England announce squad for 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have confirmed a squad of 28 players for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup ahead of the global tournament which kicks off in Dublin on Wednesday 9 August. Sarah Hunter...
England Women match-day 23 for Women’s Six Nations finale against Ireland
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women have named their side for the Women’s Six Nations finale against Ireland. Following a record-breaking seven tries in England’s 64-0 win over Scotland last weekend, Kay...
England name Women squad to face Wales
9 years ago by England RugbyHead coach Simon Middleton has made no changes to the 23 that saw off France 26-13 at Twickenham Stadium in the opening round of the championship on Saturday. Taylor, who earned her first cap...
Spotlight on growth of women’s game at World Rugby ConfEx 2016
1 decade ago by World RugbyFormer international stars Rachael Burford and Fiona Coghlan will take to the stage for an insightful Q&A session about the growth of women's rugby at the World Rugby Conference and Exhibition 2016 (ConfEx).in...
