Wales’ Sisilia Tuipulotu steps out of Vunipola and Faletau shadow to forge her own path
Tuipulotu herself is a devout Christian and her faith remains an incredibly cherished part of her rugby journey. “Every little win that I get – whether I’m…
Meet Sadia Kabeya: England flanker who gave up shot putting to become ‘one of the best sevens in world’
Sadia Kabeya’s rugby journey began in a spontaneous, no-frills way. Plucked from a science lesson, aged 12, she was put on a rugby pitch to make up…
Natalia John inspired to reach new heights by nephew’s brave battle with cancer
A few weeks later, the Bristol Bears player was on the end of another phone call – but this time had reason to celebrate: she was offered…
Special report: ‘There was urine flying through the air’ – the incontinence crisis blighting elite women’s sport
“Women are supposed to have a menstrual cycle – blood is supposed to come out of them once a month,” says Baz Moffat, a women’s health coach…
Women’s rugby union health check for 2022: Which stars are waning, who is on the rise and what is the looming crisis?
Which stars are on the wane? New Zealand, who have won the World Cup a record five times and have enjoyed an illustrious history in the women’s…
The 30 best players in the Premier 15s in 2021 – ranked
7. Vickii Cornborough (Harlequins / England) There are few better looseheads in the game than Vickii Cornborough. A standout player in Harlequins’ maiden Premier 15s title win…
Harlequins’ Shaunagh Brown: ‘Covid rules affected my rugby – I’m learning how to scrum again’
There are few better examples of how women’s sport is still adjusting to post-pandemic life than Shaunagh Brown. This time last year, the Harlequins prop was one…
Player union launches in women’s rugby for first time
An independent players’ union to promote and protect the interests of players in the Premier 15s has been launched in a landmark development for women’s club rugby…