Premiership Women’s Rugby can confirm that the 2025-26 league season will start on the weekend of 25-26 October four weeks after the Rugby World Cup Final is played before a world-record crowd at Twickenham.

The PWR Final will take place on the weekend of Saturday 27-28 June 2026, after 18 rounds of competitive action, and two semi-finals.

We can also confirm that there will be PWR action during the Rugby World Cup with the return of the PWR Cup. The Cup was won last April by Saracens on an unforgettable occasion against Bristol Bears and this year we will see games held across the country to help build the legacy of the World Cup and give fans club rugby to attend between international matches.

* PWR Cup kick off – mid-August

* PWR Cup Final – Weekend of 11-12 October

* PWR league kick off – Saturday 25 October

* PWR league semi-finals – 13-14 June 2026

* PWR Final – Weekend of 27-28 June 2026

“We need the most effective season structure to do that, with the optimum time between the Rugby World Cup Final and our first league match to ensure we capitalise on what we already know will be the biggest and best World Cup ever, whilst also ensuring player welfare with adequate rest across the season.”

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Trailfinders Rugby were thrilled to have the Girl Guides down at The Takeoff 2 for a training session with their community team before the game.

Coached by nine of the Trailfinders Women squad, the girl guides took part in a fun and engaging rugby session that will hopefully inspire them to take part in more rugby in the future.

The Trailfinders Community team is committed to growing girls rugby in Ealing, and further a field, and runs similar sessions in local schools.

Deputy Head of the Community Department Andrew Quick said: “It was incredible to host the Girl Guides at the Trailfinders Women vs Harlequins match, where they were coached by our professional athletes. Seeing their excitement as the first Girl Guides activation in PWR history was truly inspiring—it’s moments like these that empower the next generation of players and fans.”

At the training session, The Girl Guide Leaders said: “What an incredible showcase of female empowerment and how amazing the experience was for their girls.  We will definitely come back and watch another game.”

Vicky Alexander, England Rugby Women & Girls Growth Activator, said: “It’s such an important partnership for the regional clubs and Girl Guide units.  We aim to grow the sport and show young female athletes there is a place for them in rugby.”

If your club would like to run a training session on a game day and take part in our guard of honour for the men’s or women’s team, please email community@etprm.com to enquire about availability.

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Trailfinders Women are thrilled to announce that hooker Paige Stathopoulos has signed with the club on a short-term deal.

Stathopoulos is an American International who debuted in 2023 against Wales in Cardiff before being named in the squad for WXV 2.

Before her career in XVs, the hooker was on the USA Rugby Pathway, which led to a place in the USA Falcons 7s squad for their Japan tour in Hokkaido during the 2018 Sevens Series.

The 31-year-old first played rugby whilst completing her undergraduate degree at Boston University.

Signing for Trailfinders, Stathopoulos said: “I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be out here with Trailfinders and playing amongst the best. Competing at this level was a goal of mine for a long time and I’m truly looking forward to getting the most out of the experience.”

Head Coach Barney Maddison said: “It’s great to bring Paige into the group. She’s got experience at the highest level of the game which is an invaluable asset to bring into the group. I look forward to seeing her perform in the PWR.”