Redemption mode 🔛 The 'sour taste' of last year's 33-0 home defeat to Leicester is fuelling Northampton ahead of Prem Rugby derby weekend... ✍️ Earlier this week, Elizabeth Cartwright heard from the Saints: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-sour-taste-... 📸 Northampton Saints

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Three Welsh regions are still chasing their first URC wins but with a draw and a postponement thrown in, could better fortunes be just around the corner? ✍️ Iestyn Rhys-Thomas looks ahead to Round 3 of the United Rugby Championship: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/winless-wels... 📸 www.inpho.ie

🗣️ Ollie Hassell-Collins Interview While he is fully aware of the strength in depth England have on the wings, the focus remains simple - do the job for Leicester Tigers 🐯 📝 James Orpin 📸 Paul Cooke / PAC Photography 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ollie-hassel...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 URC Round 2: Welsh regions seek wins after mixed opener ✈️ Ospreys away at Stormers 🏠 Dragons host Sharks 🇮🇪 Scarlets + Cardiff in Ireland 💻 Iestyn Rhys-Thomas previews the weekend's action: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/united-rugby... 📸 www.inpho.ie

"I think it was a chance to redefine women’s rugby...." The words of World Cup-winning captain Zoe Aldcroft said it all. #RWC2025 was transformative and will help the game go to the next level. ✍️ Elizabeth Cartwright 📸 Lizzy Terry/TEZ.PHOTOG www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/redefining-w...

Cardiff impress with battling win ✅ Scarlets struggle 🙁 Ospreys & Dragons find positives in defeat 💪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✍️ Iestyn Rhys-Thomas with his weekly Welsh recap from the United Rugby Championship... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/united-rugby...

🏉 The 2025/26 URC season 🔜 🔵⚫️ Will Cardiff's attack-minded style continue? ⚫️⚪️ Can Ospreys return to the Top 8? 🔴⚪️ Can Scarlets remain competitive? 🐉🐉 Dragons - Keep an eye on Harry Beddall! 📝 Iestyn Rhys-Thomas 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/united-rugby...

🗣️ “This might be the most enjoyable World Cup I’ve worked on.” – Ugo Monye 🔙 Reliving the quarter-finals 👀 Eyes on the last four 🔜 🌟 The impact of #RWC2025 🎙️ "A privilege" to cover it with incredibly passionate colleagues ✍️ Elizabeth Cartwright www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ugo-monye-in...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 After exiting the World Cup, change is coming for Scotland... But opportunity does lie ahead ✨🏉 💻 Gary Heatly has highlighted 5⃣ players to watch out for, all of whom ply their trade in Premiership Women's Rugby 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/scotland-s-w... 📸 N50Sports #RWC2025 #PWR

Six months ago, Rhona Lloyd wasn’t sure she’d make #RWC2025... But now she has very much rediscovered her love for rugby and is relishing a quarter-final clash with England 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ✍️🌟 Gary Heatly heard from the Scotland star: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/rhona-lloyd-... 📸 Lizzy Terry/TEZ.PHOTOG

🌋 From Vesuvius to Etna 🚴 500 miles | 🧗 11,500m | ⏱️ 6 days 💪 Ex-Worcester & Exeter Chief Kai Horstmann joins Phil Dollman & Greg Bateman for an epic challenge... All in aid of Looseheadz 🖤🤍 🗣️ He talks about the cause + chats rugby with TRU... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/kai-horstman...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Flag Day for Molly! 👏 Scotland front-rower Molly Wright was honoured by her former Watsonians teammates after battling back from injury to star in her second Women’s Rugby World Cup. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/flag-day-for... ✍️ Gary Heatly #RWC2025

"𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆..." ✨ Scotland’s Emma Orr is an inspiration to the girls of Biggar RFC as they watched her shine last weekend against Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏 📰 Gary Heatly has the story: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/scotland-wor... 📸 Biggar RFC #RWC2025

The Women’s Rugby World Cup starts TODAY🤩 We’ll be in Sunderland, Salford and Northampton this weekend and speaking of Salford, Scotland fans will be excited to watch the electric Francesca McGhie vs Wales tomorrow⚡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💬✍️ Gary Heatly heard from the winger www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/scotlands-fr...

🏆🌹 Of course, the Red Roses will be chasing World Cup glory, but their impact can go beyond the pitch. England defence coach Sarah Hunter believes #RWC2025 can be a pivotal moment in inspiring the next generation. 💻 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/sarah-hunter... 📸 Lizzy Terry/TEZ.PHOTOG

"𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨..." 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The triumphant return of the England Students Women’s programme was a resounding success and could provide a fresh avenue for future Red Roses 👏 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/the-dominant...

Quiet achiever in the spotlight...🌠 Loughborough Lightning's Becky Boyd has gone from an unexpected Six Nations debut to earning a spot in Scotland’s #RWC2025 squad. 💬 She chats to Gary Heatly for TRU: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/loughborough... 📸 Scottish Rugby

ICYMI: Big changes could be coming to Welsh rugby 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The WRU is set to reveal its "optimal solution" for the game’s future. ✍️ Last week, Iestyn Rhys Thomas was at the Principality Stadium for TRU: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wru-s-next-s...

Thrilled to have Gary Heatly covering Scotland for TRU during #RWC2025 🤩 He recently heard from skipper Rachel Malcolm, who said that after a ‘disruptive’ build-up, the focus is now on attacking their World Cup campaign 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🖇️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/scotland-cap... 📸 Scottish Rugby

ICYMI... Steve Tandy brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Wales job, but knows there is no magic wand or quick fix 🛠️ Rebuilding Welsh rugby needs to be a collective process 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/steve-tandy-... 📸 INPHO

After BUCS heartbreak and missing out on England U20s, Lucy Weaver is grabbing new chances with both hands 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐯 The promising scrum-half is part of the re-established England Students Women's programme and has recently signed for Leicester Tigers... 🗞️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lucy-weaver-...

Despite being sidelined since March, Mackenzie Carson has her sights set on achieving glory with England. Her determination and infectious energy could be key for the Red Roses during #RWC2025 🏉🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🌹🗣️ She chats to TRU: 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/mackenzie-ca... 📸 RFU Collection via Getty

Australia denied the Lions a 3‑0 sweep with a gritty win in Sydney, which would've lifted spirits ahead of the Rugby Championship. ✍️ Iesytn Thomas shares his reflections on why Joe Schmidt's side should have a spring in their step: talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/australia-s-...

💬 “I hope the World Cup shows that normal people and normal women can do incredible things...” She never thought rugby could be her career, but now Maud Muir is chasing glory in her second World Cup and is hoping to inspire the next generation 💫🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👉 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/maud-muir-in...

Tom Curry starts ✅ Tadhg Beirne at 6⃣ Jac Morgan misses out ❌ Andy Farrell backs experience over form 🦁 Big calls in that Lions back-row while it is 'Huwipulotu' in the centres 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 What are your thoughts? 🤔 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/tom-curry-wi... #Lions2025 📸 Sale Sharks

England are aiming to end the #WorldRugbyU20s Championship on a high, and one of their most experienced names will be looking to drive them forward. ✍️ An exclusive chat with towering lock Olamide Sodeke: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/olamide-sode... 👨‍💻 Findlay Brown 📸 RFU Collection via JMP UK

A big day ahead! 🏉 This morning, the British & Irish Lions look to bare their teeth against the Brumbies 🦁 And later, England U20s face a must-win clash with Australia at the #WorldRugbyU20s 🏆 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✍️ Charles Rylands caught up with attack coach Will Parkin: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/england-aim-...

Wales head into this weekend looking to end a 17-Test losing run when they take on Japan. A chance for them to take small steps, but it does feel like an important moment. #WelshRugby ✍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Iestyn Thomas with the latest... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-lets-hope-i... 📸 Pauline Ballet - World Rugby

"To see him playing for us to skyrocketing into the Lions is pretty cool!" 🚀🦁 🗞️ Interview with England U20s' Kane James on Henry Pollock, his own rise to the #GallagherPrem and the next challenge at the #WorldRugbyU20s www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/kane-james-e... 📸 RFU Collection via JMP UK

☑️ A convincing win 🙋‍♂️ Staking their claim 🤕 Injury woe 🦁 Reds team news Iestyn Rhys Thomas shares his latest Lions musings as Andy Farrell's side prepare for Wednesday’s clash with the Queensland Reds. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/a-convincing...

After nearly 200 games for Sale Sharks, Josh Beaumont called time on a career built on grit, humility & northern pride 🥹 From his debut to his testimonial year, he now steps into life off the pitch - but not too far from it...🦈🏉 🔗 Exclusive for TRU: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/josh-beaumon...

🦁🛬🇦🇺 The Lions have touched down in Perth but where should they be looking to improve ahead of their first tour match against Western Force? 💻 Iestyn Thomas offers his perspective in the wake of Friday's loss to Argentina. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/the-lions-wo... #Lions2025

Next week, England will begin the defence of their World Under-20 Championship crown. And while the memories of 2024 can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft's current crop are out to 'create their own stories' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆 ✍️ Will Gupwell with the latest... 🔗 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/england-unde...

👏 'Doing the unthinkable' 🥹 No fairytale ending 🤷‍♂️ Debatable decisions 🏆 Can Bath now build a dynasty? ICYMI: Will Gupwell has picked out some of his takeaways from Saturday's #GallagherPrem final. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-the-sky-can... 📸 Onside Images

💔 The hurt of last year 📈 'Increments of improvement' under JvG 🏆 'Job not done' mentality 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Strength in depth on wing 🥹 'The whole city lives + breathes rugby' Will Muir chats to TRU as Bath look to end their 29-year wait for Premiership glory 🔵⚫️⚪️ ✍️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/will-muir-ex...

🦈 Play-off experience 😤 Shouldering blame for Leicester loss 🌟 Downplaying plaudits 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England opportunity 🎓 Eager to learn 🍻 Not quite a 'social animal' Lots to unpack from our exclusive interview with Sale Sharks prop Bevan Rodd: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bevan-rodd-e... #GallagherPrem

After securing their play-off place, Pat Lam pointed out Bristol had won 11 of their last 14 #GallagherPrem games against Bath 🧮 And it is a record Fitz Harding and the Bears will look to harness as they target semi-final glory 🐻 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-element-of-... 📸 Bristol Bears

It might have been defeat for England Students at the weekend, but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard. 🗣️ Will Gupwell chatted to coach Martin Webdale, skipper Lucas Dorell and new Bristol Bears signing Will Ramply. ✍️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/defeat-for-e...

𝙏𝙍𝙐 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 ✍️ 🗣️ Charles Rylands speaks to good friend and Northampton prop Emmanuel Iyogun ahead of the #InvestecChampionsCup final... 🏆 The 'why not us?' mentality 🤝 Saints' secret sauce 💥 Transition from No.8 to loosehead 🇫🇷 The challenge of Bordeaux www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/emmanuel-iyo...

A #BUCSSuperRugby winner 🌟 Player of the Season 🐯 Signing a contract with Leicester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Representing England Students It has been a memorable month for Hartpury's Wilf McCarthy, who is the latest exciting talent to emerge from the university game... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wilf-mccarth...

💪 A blossoming business with George Kruis 🥳 Why Bath could be bouncing this season 😤 Saracens 'culture' can see them make top four Former Wales international Dom Day chats to TRU about life after rugby and his hopes for two of his former clubs. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/dom-day-inte...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌹 Following the re-establishment of the programme, Hartpury's Andrew Ford will be the new head coach of England Students Women, while Exeter's Poppy Leitch will be assistant coach. ✍️ More from Will Gupwell: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/england-stud... 📸 BUCS

"The way they play, the experience, the friendships, the fun, isn’t that what rugby is about?" ⚫️⚪️⚫️ Alex Keay has had quite the career in rugby, but leading the Barbarians over the last few weeks has been right up there. 📸 John Ashton www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/alex-keay-in...

The talk of the town was Henry Pollock as the Lions squad was revealed🦁 But what became noticeable was the lack of 'Lions' experience within the 38-man party🤔 However, that won’t faze Andy Farrell’s side as ‘talent in the room’ makes for exciting tour🇦🇺 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lack-of-lion...

Anyone else really starting to look forward to #RWC2025? 🏆 TRU certainly are and Gary Heatly has shared his thoughts on what positives Scotland can take from the recent Women's Six Nations into the tournament ⬇️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/belief-brave... 📸 Scottish Rugby

"Saturday’s ‘Le Crunch’ may have been exactly the kind of pressure and preparation that England needed for the World Cup...." 🏆 ...and Red Roses boss John Mitchell agreed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ✒️ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-ideal-franc... 📸 RFU Collection via JMP UK

𝗔 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲...🙌 We love being a part of BUCS Super Rugby finals day and this year in South Wales was no different! 🗞️ Cardiff Met are the inaugural ‘Queens of Women's BUCS Super Rugby’ after they edged out Loughborough 30-29. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/womens-bucs-...

🌀 A whirlwind few weeks 💭 Dreaming of playing against Red Roses 💥'Dump tackling' 6ft tall boy when at school lit the fire for rugby After a debut vs France + a second cap against Italy, #EmergingTalent Molly Poolman is very much living in the moment... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/poolman-prou...

For so long, Hartpury have sat on the throne of women's university rugby... But today at Rodney Parade, a new queen of the student game will be crowned. 📰 Build-up to Loughborough vs Cardiff Met with Will Gupwell talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/women-s-bucs...

🗣️ "𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚...” 🗣️“𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜...” The double is still on for Loughborough while Hartpury are back at the big dance. Your BUCS Super Rugby Championship final preview... www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bucs-super-r...