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Strong Bodies, Strong Minds campaign launched ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 has today unveiled Strong Bodies, Strong Minds , a new campaign aimed at empowering women and girls by sparking a conversation around body confidence in sport.

In the UK, young girls are dropping out of sport at alarming rates, with over one million...

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Harlequins hope a new sponsor recognises “relentless” growth of Premier 15s

Last weekend should have been a showcase for women’s rugby, with the Tyrells Premier 15s final due to be played in front of a bumper crowd at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium.

Instead, with the season already cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the sport was further rocked by the news title sponsors Tyrells would not be renewing for the next three-year cycle of the competition...

Tyrells ends sponsorship deal with England team

Premier 15s title sponsor Tyrrells will end its sponsorship of the top tier of the women’s club game at the conclusion of its three-year contract (August 2020). Tyrrells, owned by KP Snacks, has reviewed its sponsorship commitments, and has taken the decision to redirect its marketing spend in line with overarching business objectives. Kevin McNair, Marketing Director, KP Snacks says: “...

Exeter Chiefs women’s side boosts Exeter College Rugby Academy

Exeter College’s Ofsted Outstanding offer to the region’s top young rugby talent received a huge boost with the news that Exeter Chiefs’ newly launched professional women’s side received approval to join the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s League.

The agreement to join the league rubber stamps the launch of Exeter Chiefs’ women’s team and provides fresh impetus to Women’s Rugby Academy at...

Exeter Chiefs Women to compete in Tyrrells Premier 15s

Exeter Rugby Club chief executive, Tony Rowe OBE, has spoken of his delight after it was confirmed that the newly-formed Chiefs’ Women’s side have had their application to join the Tyrrells Premier 15s division for the 2020/21-2022/23 seasons accepted.

An independently verified audit took place in the first half of the 2019/20 season, where each current Tyrrells Premier 15s club was...

Blaze to leave England Women’s role

England Women’s Rugby forwards and defence coach Richard Blaze is to join Gallagher Premiership side Wasps. The former Leicester lock and coach will take up the role of forwards coach as part of a new-look coaching set-up, alongside head coach Lee Blackett and head of performance Pete Atkinson at the Ricoh Arena next season. Blaze joined England Rugby as part of the coach development...

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