Women's Rugby

Contenders line up for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Contenders line up for Rugby World Cup Sevens
(IRB.COM) Friday 2 January 2009
We look ahead to the first Rugby World Cup Sevens for both men and women and cast our eye over the main contenders in both competitions.
2008: A landmark year for the Women's Game
2008: A landmark year for the Women's Game
(IRB.COM) Monday 29 December 2008
A year of landmarks in the Women's Game, including a second centurion, a first RWC Sevens qualifying process and an historic third straight Grand Slam.
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Women
The road to Rugby World Cup Sevens: Women
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 23 December 2008
In a landmark first for the Women’s Game, 16 teams are set to compete in the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 in Dubai following the global qualifying process.
Female referees to make history in Dubai
Female referees to make history in Dubai
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 December 2008
RWC Sevens 2009 will be a landmark event in the Women's Game after the IRB announces the selection of four female referees in the tournament's panel.
Double celebration for South Africa
Double celebration for South Africa
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 December 2008
Paul Treu's winning touch continues as SA Vipers win the Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens title in Port Elizabeth, an achievement matched by their female counterparts.
Double delight for England against Italy
Double delight for England against Italy
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 December 2008
England A and a RFUW Development side enjoy home victories over the Italian national and A teams respectively over the weekend.
Women's rugby given boost with ARFU camp
Women's rugby given boost with ARFU camp
(IRB.COM) Thursday 11 December 2008
The Asian Rugby Football Union recently hosted a Women's Development Camp in Laos, dedicated to improving the skills of players and officials.
IRB appoint Women's Development Manager
IRB appoint Women's Development Manager
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 9 December 2008
The International Rugby Board announces the appointment of its first ever Women's Development Manager in Susan Carty.
Total Rugby Focus: Farah Palmer
Total Rugby Focus: Farah Palmer
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 19 November 2008
Having captained New Zealand's Black Ferns to three Women's Rugby World Cup victories, Farah Palmer is the game's most decorated individual.
Amor gives Alphonsi Sevens debut
Amor gives Alphonsi Sevens debut
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 18 November 2008
England Women's Sevens coach Simon Amor gives a debut to Maggie Alphonsi in the run-up to the World Cup next year as they head off to Dubai along with the USA.
South Africa step up preparations for Dubai
South Africa step up preparations for Dubai
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 12 November 2008
Ten of the players who secured South Africa Women's qualification for RWC Sevens 2009 will go into camp this weekend in Port Elizabeth to begin their build up.