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Davies' 'extra motivation' after Euros heartbreak
Defender Mayzee Davies says missing Wales' first major tournament at Euro 2025 with a serious knee injury has given her extra motivation for the World Cup play-offs.
October 6, 2026Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
October 3, 2026Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
October 1, 2026World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
October 1, 2026Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
September 29, 2026Red Roses to return to Sunderland for Women's Six Nations
England will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light – the venue for their record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup opener – for the 2027 Six Nations.
September 29, 2026Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.
September 28, 2026Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' success and growth.
September 25, 2026GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships after semi-final victories on Wednesday.
September 23, 2026Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.
September 18, 2026Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand.
September 17, 2026Field gets first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada
Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series
September 17, 2026England's Hardcastle announces international retirement
England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.
September 16, 2026Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener
Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
September 16, 2026Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales
Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey's admits she almost called it quits before her recent call-up at the age of 26.
September 14, 2026Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
September 12, 2026Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle
Audrey Werro beats Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol in a commanding women's 800m final victory, becoming the Ultimate Champion after charging clear at the final stretch.
September 12, 2026England captain Jones calls for fertility support
England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.
September 10, 2026Ireland joining elite only a matter of time - Wafer
Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams as they build on progress made in recent years.
September 10, 2026Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener
Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.
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Davies' 'extra motivation' after Euros heartbreak
Mayzee Davies suffered an ACL injury playing for Wales in May 2025 Wales defender Mayzee Davies says missing Euro 2025 through injury has given her extra motivation for the World Cup play-offs. The
Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong has won 10 of her 11 professional MMA fights Before Wang Cong faces off with her opponents, she dyes her hair green, paints her face white and draws a bright red grin from cheek to cheek.
World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford has won 69 Test caps since making her England debut in 2016 England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford has given birth to her first child. Stratford - nee Aldcroft - gave birth
Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts
Munster second row Jane Clohessy and full-back Niamh Gallagher have been handed their first Ireland starts against Japan Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has handed first starts to Jane Clohessy and N
Red Roses to return to Sunderland for Women's Six Nations
England drew 42,723 fans - then a Women's Rugby World Cup record - to the Stadium of Light in August 2025 England will return to Sunderland's Stadium of Light - the venue for their record-breaking Wo
Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have 136 England appearances between them England manager Sarina Wiegman says Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly have "not been playing to their potential" and that is why they hav
Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Jasmin Strange was born in New South Wales, but her parents met when her father John was a rugby league player in England Australia-born Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's
Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
Natasha Hunt has won 90 Test caps for England England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' succe
GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Chantelle Reid lost in her Commonwealth Games final but has earned another chance of gold Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships afte
Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
'Speed meeting style' - Hogkinson charges ahead to win Athlos 800m Keely Hodgkinson powered to victory in a custom-made full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos
Field to make first England start in final rematch
Field went over at the back of a driven maul to score her first Test try against Australia last weekend Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who
Hardcastle announces international retirement
Amy Hardcastle scored 30 tries in 29 England appearances England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle has announced her international retirement. The St Helens centre, 37, scored 30 tri
Bevan to play at fly-half in Wales' WXV opener
Keira Bevan has made 83 appearances for Wales, all of which have been at scrum-half Keira Bevan will switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Afri
Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales
Megan Davey has made a record 124 appearances for Loughborough Lightning Megan Davey's international ambitions have been reignited at her self-proclaimed 'old' age of 26. Loughborough Lightning's re
Werro prevails over rivals in close 800m battle
There was an error Audrey Werro beats Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands in a commanding women's 800m final victory, becoming the Ultimate Champion after charg
England captain Jones calls for fertility support
Meg Jones took over the England captaincy in March Meg Jones, captain of the England women's rugby union team, wants Red Roses players to have access to fertility support and egg freezing. Speaking
Ireland joining elite only a matter of time - Wafer
Aoife Wafer celebrates Ireland's win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in May Back row Aoife Wafer has predicted it is "only a matter of time" before Ireland join the ranks of the very best teams in
Clarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
Rhea Clarke starts at scrum-half for Scotland at The Hive in Edinburgh Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada in Edinburgh on Sa
Aitchison to steer England in WXV opener
Aitchison won her first cap for England in a win over New Zealand in 2021 and has accumulated 113 points over the past five years Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-
Hants beat Blaze to boost One-Day Cup final hopes
Maia Bouchier has been in outstanding form for Hampshire Hampshire gave themselves a chance of going straight through to the Women's One-Day Cup final with a seven-wicket victory over The Blaze. Mai