Premiership Women's Rugby has appointed RPC as its exclusive legal services provider. The appointment builds on the firm's longstanding collaboration with PWR, having advised on the league’s formation and transition from the Rugby Football Union (RFU).
As the competition continues to evolve, RPC will provide legal guidance across governance, commercial partnerships, and strategic initiatives to support the growth of women’s rugby.
Genevieve Shore, Executive Chair at Premiership Women’s Rugby, said: "Elite professional sport becomes more complex each year, so PWR is delighted to have an internationally renowned legal firm at our side. We are delighted to bring them on board as a partner and as our exclusive legal services provider."
"RPC’s dedication to excellence, its forward-thinking approach, and commitment to supporting initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion make them an ideal partner for PWR."
Neil Brown, Partner at RPC, commented: "We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with PWR as its exclusive legal services provider. Having supported the league from its inception, we’ve seen first-hand its rapid development and the impact it is having on the women’s game."
“With the 2025 World Cup on the horizon, it’s an exciting time for women’s rugby, and we look forward to working closely with PWR to help drive the next stage of its journey."
Joshua Charalambous, Partner at RPC, concluded: "Women’s sport is evolving at pace, and PWR is at the forefront of this transformation. We are delighted to bring our expertise in sports law and governance to support the league’s ambitions, its clubs, and the players shaping the future of the game."
RPC’s appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to the sports sector, where it advises a broad range of clients on legal and strategic matters to help unlock commercial opportunities, enhance governance structures, and support the long-term sustainability of professional sport.
