Elvie and WRU help tackle taboo issue

The Wales Women programme has incorporated first-of-its-kind Kegel training programme in preparation for Women’s Six Nations With *84% of women in the UK suffering from incontinence, the Welsh Rugby Union has linked up with femtech brand Elvie to bust taboos and help tackle the issue It is hoped the unique

Herring: Twickenham Mission Important For Growth Of The Group

Hooker Rob Herring says it will be important for the evolution of the Ireland team to overcome England at Twickenham on Saturday in the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations. Of the 10 games that Ireland have won in their last 11 international outings, eight of them have come on

Wales Women Wake Up and Kick Ass

Menstruation underwear brand WUKA has joined forces with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) to become the first ever dedicated partner of its national women’s squad. WUKA, which stands for Wake Up, Kick Ass, will provide the Wales Women senior squad with a range of sustainable period underwear, and provide support

Fresh focus on women’s health

To mark International Women’s Day, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is raising the profile of some important female health initiatives. HEADLINES – Pioneering work is being done around pelvic floor training and menstrual cycle education, both in the performance programme and the community game, along with female-specific injury prevention techniques

USA will provide vital prep

Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham is looking forward to facing USA Falcons at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (12 March 2pm). A training squad is preparing for the match this week ahead of TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad selection. Former Scarlets coach Cunningham believes Saturday’s match will be vital

“We are going to have to step up physically,” says Wales defence guru

Gethin Jenkins believes France will pose the most difficult physical challenge of the Six Nations to date for Wales. Wayne Pivac’s side face a France side chasing their first Six Nations grand slam since 2010 at the Principality Stadium on Friday night. And Wales defence coach Jenkins has told his

Henderson Returns To Ireland Squad And Loughman Gets First Call-up

The Ireland squad reassembled last night at Carton House following last week’s Open Session at Aviva Stadium and a number of players featuring for their provinces in URC fixtures at the weekend. Iain Henderson returns to the squad having completed 80 minutes for Ulster against Cardiff at the weekend. Jordan Larmour