PWR Cup
English women's rugby union knockout cup competition
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The PWR Cup – formerly known as the Allianz Cup, for sponsorship reasons – is an English women's rugby union knockout cup competition for teams that compete in Premiership Women's Rugby.[1] It was created in 2021 to act as the league's equivalent to the men's Premiership Rugby Cup.[2] It typically takes place in the international windows, giving more opportunities to inexperienced players.[3]
| Most recent season or competition: 2025 PWR Cup | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Administrator | RFU |
| No. of teams | 9 |
| Country |  England |
| Most recent champion | Saracens (2nd title) (2025) |
| Most titles | Exeter Chiefs Saracens (2 titles) |
| Related competitions | Premiership Women's Rugby |
| Official website | www |
Format
For the 2025 edition, the PWR Cup uses a format where Premiership Women's Rugby clubs are divided into two pools based on their finishing positions in the previous Premiership Women's Rugby season. The competition is played over five rounds and each team will play every other team in their pool once.[4][5]
The top two teams from each pool progress to the semi-finals, which are hosted at the venues of the highest-ranked clubs. These semi-finals are accompanied by a third-place play-off and a grand final.[4]
Finals
| Ed. | Year | Winner | Score | Runner–up | Venue | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
2021–22 | Exeter Chiefs | 57–12 | Harlequins | Sandy Park, Exeter | [6][7] |
2 |
2022–23 | Exeter Chiefs | 29–19 | Saracens | [8][9] | |
3 |
2023–24 | Saracens | 31–17 | Bristol Bears | Shaftesbury Park, Bristol | [10][11] |
| — | 2024–25 | No competition due to 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup | ||||
4 |
2025 | Saracens | 43–33 | Harlequins | StoneX Stadium, London | [12][13] |