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This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s Women’s Premier 15’s news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

Sale 5-45 Harlequins: Jess Breach hat-trick has Quins nudging top spot

28 February 2021 0 comments

■By ADAM ELLIS Sale ………………..5 Harlequins……45 HARLEQUINS moved to within one point of leaders Saracens thanks to a hat-trick from England wing Jess Breach. After […]

Lightning 43-14 Worcester: Lark Davies on song to notch try No14 for the season

28 February 2021 0 comments

Lark Davies remains top of the Premier 15s tryscorer charts, as Lightning ease past Warriors

Glo-Hartpury 36-0 Bristol: Hunt’s double helps keep Bears out in cold

28 February 2021 0 comments

Zoe Aldcroft makes her comeback form injury in convincing win for Gloucester-Hartpury at the Alpas Arena

Exeter Chiefs fight ‘unfair’ RFU proposal to limit imports

21 February 2021 0 comments

The RFU will challenge the Chiefs on their recruitment of players from the US, Canada and Japan in a new policy for the Premier 15s

Harlequins 20-19 Wasps: Ice-cool Lagi Tuima completes Quins turnaround

21 February 2021 0 comments

Harlequins held the lead only once during their clash against Premier 15s title rivals Wasps

DMPS Sharks 0-47 Sale: Sale break away duck as wait goes on for DMP

21 February 2021 1 comment

SALE SHARKS won on their travels for the first time as a member club of the Premier 15s, extending DMP Sharks’ winless run. It took […]

Women’s Game in Focus: Worcester Warriors centre Meg Varley

19 February 2021 0 comments

Varley details how the confidence is growing within the Warriors squad with Jo Yapp at the helm

Worcester 10-17 Exeter: Mackinder try makes it five in a row for Chiefs

14 February 2021 1 comment

Exeter Chiefs wing Garnet Mackinder comes up with the good to keep Susie Appleby’s side on the move in the Premier 15s standings

Harlequins 17-20 Loughborough: Lightning leapfrog Quins into second

14 February 2021 0 comments

Loughborough Lightning move behind leaders Saracens with victory over Harlequins at the re-arranged venue of Cobham RFC’s Memorial Ground

Cleall and Harrison back for Sarries’ title tilt

14 February 2021 1 comment

Saracens welcome back England duo for Sunday’s clash with Gloucester-Hartpury in the Allianz Premier 15s

Bristol 22-12 Sale: Prop star Pam puts Bears clear with 40m solo score

14 February 2021 0 comments

By NATHAN ROCHE BRISTOL held the Sharks at bay to clinch their fourth victory of the season at Shaftesbury Avenue. Sharks were the first to […]

Women’s Game in Focus: DMP Sharks scrum-half Chloe Broom

7 February 2021 1 comment

Chloe Broom has progressed from joining DMP Durham Sharks’ Centre of Excellence to becoming a regular feature in the first team in just three years. […]

Wasps 40-3 Worcester: Bonus win for Wasps puts heat on leaders

7 February 2021 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS WASPS took another step closer to making the Premier 15s a three-way title race with a convincing victory over Worcester Warriors. The […]

Emily Scarratt to swap Loughborough for Chiefs?

24 January 2021 0 comments

Neil Fissler reports on Exeter Chiefs’ earnest recruitment plans for their second year in the Premier 15s

Women’s Game in Focus: Saracens scrum-half Eloise Hayward

24 January 2021 0 comments

Sarah Rendell speaks with the No.9 who has emerged as a worthy contender for a Red Roses call-up

Women’s Game in Focus: Wasps fly-half Florence Williams

17 January 2021 0 comments

Sarah Rendell talks to the Premier 15s player who sparked debate around the marketing of women rugby players last year

Premier 15s put on hold by the RFU amid rising Covid-19 cases in England

14 January 2021 2 comments

Rounds 11 and 12 likely to be rescheduled with time to spare with Women’s Six Nations delayed until the summer

Try-happy Lark Davies leads Lightning charge

10 January 2021 1 comment

England hooker Davies crosses twice for Loughborough in 29-21 away win at Gloucester-Hartpury

Exeter Chiefs cling on for win over Bristol by Mackinder’s fingertips

10 January 2021 0 comments

Chiefs win for the fourth time this season away at Bristol Bears, despite having Patricia Garcia sent off early in the second half

Sioned Harries hits four as Warriors go on rampage

10 January 2021 0 comments

Worcester Warriors skipper scores four tries in Premier 15s rout over DMP Sharks

Exeter Chiefs Women head coach Susie Appleby adds three new signings

6 January 2021 0 comments

USA duo Rachel Johnson and Joanna Kitlinski are added to the pack, while Irish winger Laura Sheehan is a new name among the backs

Q&A – Susie Appleby: So refreshing to be treated as equals at Exeter Chiefs

26 December 2020 1 comment

The new three-year cycle of the Premier 15s welcomed Exeter Chiefs to the league’s structure as a new club. Neale Harvey discusses the ongoing campaign with head coach, Susie Appleby

Kate Zackary seals a six-try rout for super Exeter Chiefs

20 December 2020 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs Women seal 38-0 win over Sale Sharks in battle of the two newcomers to the Premier 15s

Prop star Maud Muir gets Wasps off to a flyer

20 December 2020 1 comment

Wasps shoot up to third in the Premier 15s standings with victory over Gloucester-Hartpury at Twyford Avenue

Lightning fade after dazzling start stuns Sarries

20 December 2020 0 comments

Marlie Packer inspired Saracens to overturn a 24-12 deficit on the brink of half-time to storm back to victory over Loughborough Lightning

Bristol Bears enjoy an eight-try romp against DMP Sharks

20 December 2020 0 comments

Two tries apiece for Phoebe Murray and Alisha Butchers hand Bristol victory on the road at DMP Sharks

Unbeaten Harlequins get a Worcester Warriors warning

20 December 2020 0 comments

Harlequins travel to Sixways looking to uphold their perfect record in the Premier 15s on Sunday

England legend Katy Daley-Mclean announces international retirement

18 December 2020 0 comments

Red Roses fly-half takes decision to end her England career on 116 caps

Dow provides sting as Wasps surge past Lightning

6 December 2020 0 comments

BY NATHAN ROCHE Star turn: Abby Dow WASPS moved above Loughborough Lightning in the Premier 15s standings by recording a three-try victory at Twyford Avenue. Both […]

Joyce hits hat-trick but perfect Quins power on

6 December 2020 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS A RAMPANT secondhalf showing from Harlequins kept their perfect record intact, clinching a seventh consecutive bonuspoint win. Good for nine tries in all, […]

Warriors must go into battle without skipper Keates

6 December 2020 1 comment

PREVIEW… Worcester v Gloucester-Hartpury Today, Kick-off 2pm, Sixways By ADAM ELLIS WORCESTER will be without their influential captain Laura Keates for Gloucester-Hartpury’s visit to Sixways today […]

Kennedy playing for his future at Glasgow

6 December 2020 1 comment

By GAVIN HARPER THE past two years have been difficult for Sean Kennedy, but the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half is enjoying the chances he’s been afforded […]

Cleall double helps Sarries earn another bonus

29 November 2020 1 comment

By NATHAN ROCHE Bristol Bears ..10 Saracens ……..36 POPPY Cleall scored twice on her return from England duty to secure another bonus point victory for […]

Daley-Mclean orchestrates first win for Sharks

29 November 2020 0 comments

By JAMAL NIAZ sent to the sin bin for pre-Scott adding the extras. Sale Sharks ….11 Worcester W ….0 WINGER Alex Wallace scored the try […]

Cracking Kildunne try kills of Chiefs fightback

29 November 2020 0 comments

By AMY FULGHAM Exeter …………..14 Wasps …………..24 ELLIE Kildunne’s try ensured Wasps ran out worthy victors in a closelycontested encounter after repelling a late Exeter […]

Quins power up to stretch perfect start

29 November 2020 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Glouc-Hartpury ……5pts Harlequins…………..22pts HARLEQUINS maintained their unbeaten start to the season by clinching their six-successive bonus point win of the season. They […]

Seven-try Lightning lead the chasing pack

29 November 2020 1 comment

By CHRIS HARRIS Loughboro L….57 DMP Sharks ……3 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning eased past DMP Sharks as they continue to lead the pack chasing unbeaten Saracens and […]

Saracens given a fright by fiery Wasps fightback

15 November 2020 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Saracens ………33 Wasps ……………27 SARACENS breathed a huge sigh of relief to secure the win after Wasps fought back to score 24 […]

Perfect Quins roll on under new coach Mullen

15 November 2020 0 comments

By AMY FULGHAM Harlequins ……31 Sale Sharks ……0 HARLEQUINS’ transition to a new head coach in Gerard Mullen shows no signs of throwing the titlechallengers […]

Lightning fast Rhona paves way for away win

15 November 2020 1 comment

By CARL LEE Worcester ………8 Loughboro’ L …20 LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning edged past Worcester with a strong second-half showing after there had been little to separate […]

Bonar grabs bonus with Bears stuck in the mud

15 November 2020 0 comments

Bristol Bears ….3 Glo-Hartpury …28 By BETH WRIGHT GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY handled the dreary conditions better than their hosts at Shaftesbury Park to claim west country bragging […]

Patricia’s solo effort helps Chiefs rout Sharks

15 November 2020 1 comment

DMP Sharks ……6 Exeter Chiefs 31 By ANDY HALL EXETER CHIEFS claimed their second consecutive win with victory over DMP Sharks. Susie Appleby’s side ran […]

Silver lining for Galthie after Fiji cancellation

15 November 2020 1 comment

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Maestro: Maxime Medard scored for Toulouse in their win at Pau The Autumn Nations Cup got off to a pretty awful […]

Luffman is latest Leeds old boy to hit Test level

15 November 2020 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By JON NEWCOMBE YORKSHIRE’S influence in English rugby may be waning on the playing front but, from a coaching perspective, it continues to […]

Cipriani urged to bring back his running game

15 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: If Women’s Prem can scrum so should grassroots men DANNY Cipriani will be granted full licence to thrill as Gloucester seek […]

Threat to Prem as 14 test positive

15 November 2020 1 comment

PREMIERSHIPRugby confirmed 14 positive Covid-19 tests, including ten players, after all 12 clubs were tested a week before the new 2020- 21 season. It is […]

Coles fighting for his next chance

15 November 2020 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON lock Alex Coles has been challenged to up his physicality in a bid for regular first team action this season. Coles, 21, ran out […]

Battling Chiefs power their way to first victory

8 November 2020 1 comment

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO EXETER CHIEFS secured their first victory in the Premier 15s thanks to a star performance by centre Gabby Cantorna edging the hosts […]

Shaunagh’s delight at away day success

8 November 2020 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS Joy: Shaunagh Brown hailed Quins ‘huge statement’ HARLEQUINS and England prop Shaunagh Brown labelled victory on the road at Loughborough Lightning a […]