Women’s Health Webinar Series:
Essential Information For Every Player, Coach, And Support Staff
The Women’s Health Webinar Series is a World Rugby initiative aimed at sharing vital knowledge on women's health topics within rugby. It offers practical tools to enhance performance and navigate sensitive conversations with confidence. These webinars are designed for everyone involved in women’s rugby worldwide; players, coaches, conditioning and medical staff, and broader team management.
2026 Women’s Health Webinar Series
Webinar 1: Supporting Girls in Rugby – and Keeping them in the Game
Resources documents:
All resources from the webinar are available for review in this document: Download
Training and Education Support for Rugby Rising Play for review here: Download
Contacts:
Ninette Kruyt - Women's Development Programme Manager, World Rugby
Dr Anna Stodter – Lecturer and researcher, Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University
Dr Megan Hill - Researcher, Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University
Dr Jocelyn Solomons - Lecturer (Stellenbosch University) in applied Kinesiology, Fitness and High-Performance Sport| S&C CSCS*
Please provide your feedback on this webinar via the link Women's Health Webinar Survey – Fill out form
2025 Women’s Health Webinar Series
Webinar 4: Nutrition
Contact: Make contact with Lara Wilson
World Rugby Nutrition Module: Free to access nutrition module
Webinar 3: Pelvic Health
Contact: Make contact with Laura Marsland
Pelvic Health Infographics: Free downloadable resources
Webinar 2: Menstrual Health
Contact: Make contact with Prof. Kirsty Elliot-Sale
Menstrual Health Infographics: Downloadable resources for teams and athletes
Webinar 1: Breast Health
Hosted by Diedre McGhee, Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and Co-founder and Director of Breast Research Australia (BRA).
Correct Sports Bra Fitting
- Sports Bra Tool: An evidence-based resource to help you select a sports bra that is well-fitted, supportive, and comfortable.
- Breast Support Resources: Additional resources to support breast health in sport from BRA and the University of Wollongong.
- Breast Health Infographics: Downloadable resources for teams and athletes.