Women's Rugby Rundown

Welcome to WRR 228 for December 8 to January 4. And we’re back! After taking a few weeks off for the holidays, we have a massive catch-up episode for you. This week, we recap a historic sweep for Thailand at the SEA Games and the high-stakes qualification SVNS 3 battle ahead in Dubai. We also cover major coaching shifts as the Black Ferns and Scotland name new leadership, while Asia Rugby faces a provisional suspension from the World Rugby Council following an investigation into governance and financial failures. In domestic news, Stirling County were crowned champions in Scotland and we look ahead to...

Welcome to WRR 227 for December 1-7. This week, we saw Australia dominate rivals New Zealand to claim the HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, while World Rugby continued to face heat over the controversial Size 4.5 ball trial. In XVs news, USA Rugby named Olympic silver medalist Jack Hanratty as the new Women’s Eagles Head Coach, and World Rugby recommended a new lower tackle height for the community game. Domestically, Gloucester Hartpury and Valsugana maintained their perfect league leads in PWR and the Italian Serie A Elite respectively, while UL Bohemian delivered a massive 102-7 win in the Energia AIL.

Welcome to WRR 2226 for November 24-30. This week was massive for 7s: the Black Ferns crushed Australia for gold in the Dubai SVNS opener, the LIT USA squad won the Women's Elite title, and we locked in the full three-tier SVNS schedule and the spicy Cape Town draw. In XVs news, Ireland announced 35 contracts, France named a new coach, Red Roses legend Abby Dow retired, and we cover the major controversy over World Rugby's size 4.5 ball trial. Plus, we wrap up domestic action for those events and teams that are still in play.

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Welcome to WRR 225 for November 17-23. The RAN 7s title went to Mexico, who qualified for the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament, and New York was announced as a new host city for the HSBC SVNS Series. In International XVs, Hong Kong China lifted the 3 Nations Cup after beating Belgium, while Georgia and Austria secured wins in the Europe Conference. On the domestic front, league leaders UL Bohemian and ASM Romagnat maintained their perfect runs, and WER announced the return of its entire coaching staff for the 2026 season.

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Welcome to WRR 224 for November 10-16. This week, South Africa defended their African 7s title, securing crucial qualification for the World Rugby SVNS Division 3 tournament without conceding a single point. New Zealand began the search for a new Black Ferns Head Coach, and Morocco is establishing its first national women's rugby team along with Scotland announcing increased investment for 35 female contracted players. In league action, Stirling County and Watsonians confirmed their places in the Arnold Clark Premiership Grand Final, while several teams clinched titles at the USA Club Championships in the Midwest, NERFU, and Empire unions.

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Welcome to WRR 223 for November 3-9. In 7s, Perth has been locked in as the Australian SVNS host for three more years, and the Delta club was crowned the overall Brazilian Super 7s Champion. This week in XVs news, we look at the growing frustration over the Welsh talent drain to England. In Domestic XVs news, Stirling County secured their Grand Final spot in Scotland, while Gloucester Hartpury staged an epic comeback in the PWR, and the Energia AIL saw some ridiculously high-score blowouts.

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Welcome to WRR 222 for October 27-November 2. This week, we continue covering the massive growth in the international game as the 2025 Rugby World Cup finished with 1.1 billion digital impressions, becoming the second-biggest RWC ever on digital and appealing to a younger, more female fanbase. On the 7s front, the HSBC SVNS season will kick off November 29 in Dubai and the Africa 7s qualifier will serve as a qualifier for SVSN 3. In domestic news, the PWR is seeing a 183% spike in attendance, the Bulls Daisies have appointed an all-women coaching staff in South Africa, and playoff races are heating up across...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 221 for October 20-26. This week, we celebrated a couple of international champions as Uzbekistan claimed the Asia Rugby Emirates 7s Trophy and Costa Rica took home Gold at the Central American Games in 7s. In XVs action, Sweden secured a win over Finland in the Rugby Europe Trophy. Off the pitch, the week was dominated by major professionalization news, including Welsh Rugby's massive investment into the women's game and the appointment of Gemma Fay as Scottish Rugby's first Managing Director of Women's Rugby. Finally, England legend Emily Scarratt announced her retirement following her team's...

Welcome to WRR 220 for October 13-19. This week saw major international stories as Japan reclaimed the Asia Rugby Sevens Series title and the rugby world mourned the passing of Belgium Women’s Sevens coach Warren Abrahams. Off the field, Hollie Davidson made history as she was named to referee an All Blacks Test, and Rugby Canada launched a significant initiative for grassroots empowerment. Domestically, leagues worldwide delivered intense action with huge scorelines: Galwegians and El Salvador RC dominated in Ireland and Spain, Toulouse and Montpellier surged in France, and the final four teams for the Arnold Clark Women’s Prem...

Welcome to WRR 219 for October 6-12. This week, we saw a series of contrasting stories surrounding investment in women’s rugby. On one hand, England and Ireland are making big moves with new funding and strategic plans. On the other hand, Rugby Australia is facing heavy criticism for significant budget cuts and a key staff resignation. We also saw some great on-field action, with the Kenya Lionesses winning the Safari 7s, and new seasons in domestic leagues across the USA, Wales, Hong Kong, France, and Canada continuing to heat up.

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Welcome to WRR 218 for September 28 to October 5. This week, we'll cover the final World Rugby Rankings of 2025 and the World Rugby Awards Try of the Year and 15s Dream Team of the Year. Waikato were crowned back-to-back winners of the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup, and we'll check in on a few international Sevens tournaments and get updates on domestic competitions around the world.

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Welcome to WRR 217 for September 22-28. This week, we'll recap all the action from the Rugby World Cup, where England was crowned champion and New Zealand took home the bronze. We'll dive into the record-breaking attendance and viewership numbers and discuss the major news stories that emerged during the final week, including the World Rugby Awards, new contracts for Scotland, and the selection of a former USA Eagle as a NASA astronaut candidate. We'll also check in on the latest domestic league action around the world.

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Welcome to WRR 216 for September 15-21. This week, Canada pulled off a huge upset while England’s expected victory set up a dramatic final at the World Cup. The tournament, however, has been tarnished by a major controversy over missed officiating calls. We also cover the launch of a new international tournament, a massive investment into USA Rugby, news from the Springbok and Scottish teams, and a historic draw for Latvia in their first international in 20 years. On the domestic front, we cover the Dr Farah Palmer Cup, Arnold Clark Premiership, USA Club Rugby, and the new AXA Elite 1 ch...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 215 for September 8-14. The Rugby World Cup quarterfinals saw Canada and New Zealand dominate while France and England advanced to the semifinals in very different fashion. We now have our Final Four teams! We’ll also round up all the Domestic Leagues around the world.

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Welcome to WRR 214 for Sep 1-7. We have a packed show this week as the Women's Rugby World Cup pool stage wrapped up, setting the stage for the highly anticipated quarterfinals. Plus, we'll dive into the final results of the International Defence Rugby Competition, where a new champion was crowned, and check in on the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup.

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Welcome to WRR 213 for August 25-31. The Rugby World Cup concluded its second round of pool play with several teams punching their tickets to the quarterfinals. The race for the final knockout spot is wide open after a dramatic draw between the USA and Australia, and with final pool standings still to be determined, the quarterfinal matchups are on the line, setting the stage for an explosive final round. Beyond the qualification battles, we saw history being made with South Africa's landmark win, as well as a flurry of records and milestones being shattered by players across the board...

Welcome to WRR 212 for August 18-24. The Rugby World Cup kicked off with massive crowds, viewership, and even bigger wins. England, Australia, Scotland, Canada, France, Ireland, South Africa, and New Zealand. The opening match between England and the USA drew a tournament-record crowd, while France's game against Italy set a new viewing record with 3.2 million viewers in France. Australia earned their biggest World Cup win in history, and Canada's Julia Schell set a new individual try-scoring record. Even with all the big score lines, underdogs like Brazil and Spain still celebrated historic moments. The tournament is on track to...

Welcome to WRR 211 for August 11-17. The 2025 Rugby World Cup is almost here, with all 16 teams officially welcomed. The tournament is set to kick off this Friday with hosts England facing the USA, where we will see the debut of flashing mouth guards for head injury assessments. Scotland is dealing with a contract dispute as Rhona Lloyd has stated that more than half of the national squad will be without contracts after the tournament. The Welsh Rugby Union’s chief executive, Abi Tierney, is also stepping down following a cancer diagnosis. Funding has been secured for a documentary on th...

Welcome to WRR 210 for August 4-10. The USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships ended in dramatic fashion in Madison as the Chicago Lions snatched victory from Chicago North Shore at the final whistle. Fiji, England, Italy, and Canada all closed out their Rugby World Cup preparations with strong wins, while Australia confirmed the absence of sevens star Charlotte Caslick from their tournament squad. In Brazil, Melina secured the inaugural Women’s Cup title, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to WRR 209 for July 25 to August 3. It’s been another two whirlwind weeks of Rugby World Cup prep, packed with statement wins and rising momentum. Eight World Cup squads were revealed and final tune-ups delivered across the globe. South Africa stunned the Black Ferns XV in Cape Town, England ran rampant over Spain, and Canada surged past the USA in front of a record home crowd. Ireland, Japan, and the Wallaroos closed out with strong wins, Brazil shut out the Netherlands, and Wales made history with a first-ever win on Australian soil. More warm-up matches are ahead this we...

Welcome to WRR 208 for June 30 to July 6. Canada opened their South Africa tour with a dominant win over the Springbok women in Pretoria, showing strength even while down a player. Trinidad & Tobago edged the Cayman Islands to secure back-to-back wins. The Black Ferns powered past the Black Ferns XV in Whangārei, setting the tempo from start to finish. The IRFU unveiled plans to launch four contracted provincial women’s teams by 2026, with Lynne Cantwell leading the charge. Shogun sealed the LTI Super 7s Elite Series title after winning the final stop at Bury St Edmunds. Canada East took gol...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 207 for June 23–29. Trinidad and Tobago edged Mexico in a thriller, but Mexico still walked away with their first RAN XVs title since 2019 by the slimmest of margins. The result helped Trinidad and Tobago jump four spots in the World Rugby Rankings, while Mexico slipped two. In other action, Australia A impressed in a dominant win over Samoa. Ilona Maher earned her first ESPYS nomination, joining a powerhouse lineup that includes Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, and A’ja Wilson. Vicky Dombroski, the only woman to coach the Black Ferns, is featured in the new docume...

Welcome to WRR 206 for June 16–22. Cayman secured a historic win over Bermuda in a 10s match, marking a rare international appearance for both teams. Canada named 38 players to a training camp ahead of a two-match tour to South Africa, with some big names returning from injury. Two new projects are reshaping women’s rugby storytelling: a docuseries following Ilona Maher as she chases a spot at the 2025 Rugby World Cup, and The Founding Four documentary honoring the women behind the 1991 World Cup. We’re proud to help preserve the most complete public archive of Women’s Rugby World Cup stats, c...

Welcome to WRR 205 for June 9-15. The weekend featured Great Britain claiming gold at the first stop of the 2025 European 7s Championship in Makarska, while Georgia made history with their first series win. Fiji’s Vodafone Fijiana defended their Oceania Rugby Championship title in a thrilling match against Samoa, and South Africa also defended their Rugby Africa Cup title in Madagascar with a perfect record. Brazil’s Yaras achieved the biggest victory in their team’s history with a commanding win over Colombia. Off the field, we reviewed the so-called “studies” World Rugby cited to justify its controversial ban on trans w...

Welcome to WRR 204 for June 2-8. The Vodafone Fijiana opened the Oceania Rugby Championship with a commanding win over Tonga as they defend their title. South Africa began their Rugby Africa Cup defense with a strong victory over Uganda, while the Kenya Lionesses also secured a win over Madagascar. Italy and Scotland are gearing up for key test matches in July and August, with Scotland switching stadiums for their 2026 Six Nations match against England to Murrayfield, aiming to break attendance records. The WER Legacy Cup race tightens as Bay Breakers and New York Exiles battle for the remaining playoff...

Welcome to WRR 203 for May 26-June 1. This weekend saw Jamaica secure a strong second win over Trinidad & Tobago in the RAN XVs Tournament. The 2025 RWC is already setting records with 350,000 tickets sold and less than 90 days to go. At the 2025 IGR Union Cup in Oslo, Les Simones remained undefeated to claim the inaugural Emily Valentine Cup, while the “Ruck You Match” 7s united trans women and well-known cis women to champion inclusion in rugby. Over in North America, the Baltimore Flamingos-Ferals took home the 2025 NORAM Women’s+ Cup. Looking ahead, the 2025 Oceania Championship kicks off June 6 in Fiji, while the 20...

Welcome to WRR 202 for May 19–25. New Zealand reclaimed the 2025 Pacific Four Series title, with Canada finishing as runners-up and Australia taking third as coach Jo Yapp announced she will step down after the World Cup. Japan secured a third straight Asia Rugby Championship title. The 2025 RAN Inter-Regional tournament kicked off with Mexico defeating Jamaica in the opening match. In a major step forward, the USA Women’s Eagles are now professional as they build toward the 2025 RWC. In South America, Argentina claimed the SAR 7s women’s crown and will join runner-up Colombia in the 2026 SVNS Division 3. The fallout of the...

Welcome to WRR 201 for May 12-18. We start with the Asia Rugby Championships, where Japan opened their title defense with a dominant shutout over Kazakhstan. In PAC4 action, Canada and New Zealand battled to a thrilling draw in Christchurch, while the Wallaroos outlasted the USA. World Rugby marked 100 days to go with a new trophy and fresh ticket release as England 2025 shapes up to be the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup yet. There were four domestic championship matches this weekend, including the USA Club Nationals, where the Utah Vipers and Las Vegas Irish took home titles. In Spain, El...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 200 for May 5–11. We’re stepping away from the usual format this week to celebrate a milestone as we mark our 200th episode. I didn’t set out to make a show. I just wanted to make sure people knew what was happening in women’s rugby because too often, no one was telling those stories. What began as a few scattered updates has grown into weekly coverage of 33 unique competitions around the world. From the top test teams to emerging leagues, WRR brings it all together in one place.

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Welcome to WRR 199 for April 27-May 4. New Zealand closed out the HSBC SVNS season with a commanding World Championship win over Australia, while Canada secured bronze against the USA and four teams: Brazil, China, Kenya, and Spain earned their way into next year’s Division 2 under World Rugby’s newly launched three-tier Sevens model. The format revamp has not been universally welcomed, with concerns raised about reduced access and the impact on emerging nations. Canada also opened their Pacific Four Series title defense with a clutch win over the USA in front of a record crowd of 10,518, the largest ever...

Welcome to WRR 198 for April 20-27. The USA Women’s Eagles hosted Japan for the first time on U.S. soil, falling just short in a thrilling back-and-forth match in Los Angeles, while the Eagles now head to Kansas City for a record-breaking clash against Canada to open the Pacific Four Series. England edged France 43-42 in one of the greatest Women’s Six Nations matches ever to claim their fourth straight Grand Slam, and Scotland closed their W6N campaign with a hard-fought emotional win over Ireland. The HSBC SVNS season is set to wrap up in Los Ange...

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Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 197 for April 14-20. This week, we gear up for the 2025 HSBC SVNS Grand Final in Los Angeles on May 3-4 and celebrate the news that Rugby 7s will return to the Olympics at LA28. The USA Women’s Eagles are set to smash the attendance record in Kansas City with their upcoming match against Canada, while South Africa opened their 2025 season with a strong win over Spain. Georgia made their historic XVs debut against Kazakhstan, and England and France stayed on track for a Grand Slam...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 196 for April 7–13. Kenya made history by winning the HSBC Sevens Challenger Series, while South Africa claimed the final leg in Krakow, with Argentina and Colombia also booking spots in the upcoming SVNS Play-off in Los Angeles—though World Rugby’s ongoing format review has cast uncertainty over promotion. In the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, England and France stayed on track for a Grand Slam clash on Super Saturday with convincing Round 4 wins, and Italy picked up their first victory of the campaign against Scotland. Spain continued their dominance in Europe, securing their eighth con...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 195 for March 31–April 6. The Black Ferns locked up the SVNS League title after a dominant regular season, capping it with a statement win over Australia in Singapore. Pools for the upcoming SVNS Championship in Los Angeles were confirmed, with the final Challenger spots still up for grabs in Krakow next weekend. Spain improved to 2-0 in the European Championship and will face second-place Netherlands in a top-of-the-table clash. In the U.S., National Collegiate Rugby’s reversal of its transgender inclusion policy has sparked backlash across the rugby community, while concerns continue to grow a...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 194 for March 24–30. Round 2 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations delivered big moments, with France staying unbeaten thanks to a bonus-point win over Scotland and a rare drop goal from Pauline Bourdon-Sansus, England routing Wales in front of a record crowd, and Ireland earning their first away win since 2021 against Italy. Spain kicked off their European Championship campaign with a strong win over Portugal. Over in Hong Kong, New Zealand claimed back-to-back golds in the HSBC SVNS, Australia took silver, and Canada edged France for bronze—setting the stage for a tense final stop in Sin...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 193 for March 17–23. The debut of Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) lit up the USA with history-making matchups, as the Boston Banshees and TC Gemini opened the first-ever women’s professional rugby league with comeback wins and wild endings. Over in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, France held off a determined Irish side in Belfast, Scotland made it two straight over Wales for the first time in two decades, and England launched their campaign in dominant fashion against Italy. Spain kicked off their Rugby World Cup preparations with a confident home win over Brazil. In...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 192 for March 10-16!  In troubling news, New Vision reports allegations of sexual harassment by male coaches within Uganda’s national team setup. In a separate blow, the Lady Rugby Cranes have withdrawn from the penultimate leg of the World Rugby Challenger Series in Poland due to visa issues, raising questions about who will replace them—Belgium currently sits in the 9th spot. Brazil kicked off its Rugby World Cup preparations with a win over Portugal and now turns its focus to Spain on March 22. The 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations also gets underway this weekend...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 191 for March 2-9. Kenya went back-to-back at the HSBC Sevens Challenger, securing another title as the top eight teams booked their spots for the next round in Krakow on April 11-12, while Fiji named Richard Walker as the new head coach of the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s. The Wolfhounds dominated the Celtic Challenge, sealing a second straight title with a statement win, while Belgium edged Germany to stay on course for the Europe Trophy crown. The Red Roses will aim for their seventh straight Guinness Women’s Six Nations title as the tournament gears up...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 189 for February 10-16. Olympian and USA Eagle Jillion Potter continues her fight against non-curative cancer while preparing to face upcoming life changes—let’s support her journey. Tunisia dominated the Arab 7s Championship, clinching their fourth straight title without conceding a single try, while  Vancouver SVNS will take center stage this weekend with New Zealand leading the standings and the chase heating up for the Grand Finale. Glasgow Warriors made history with their first-ever Celtic Challenge win over Edinburgh. And as always, we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 188 for February 3-9. Fiji Rugby acted quickly to remove Laijipa Naulivou after her discriminatory comments, but her appointment in the first place highlights ongoing systemic issues. In the Latin Cup, Iberians Elche went unbeaten at 2-0, while Iberians Majadahonda struggled at 0-2, and Italy’s teams split results at 1-1. The Celtic Challenge saw Wolfhounds extend their lead at the top, Brython Thunder grab their first win, and Clovers stay in the chase. Spain set up their most ambitious World Cup prep yet with a July tour to Japan, while the Africa Women’s Cup...

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has officially announced the names, logos, and branding of its inaugural teams, setting the stage for a groundbreaking 2025 season. We dive into the league’s structure, what makes WER unique, and a closer look at the six teams that will compete in the first U.S. professional women’s rugby league. Learn more: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/02/03/womens-elite-rugby-wer-unveils-teams-league-structure-and-what-to-expect-in-2025/

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 187 for January 27–February 2. Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) revealed the names, colors, and crests of their six inaugural teams ahead of their March 2025 launch, and Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix secured the All Japan Championship title. Round 6 of the Celtic Challenge saw big wins for the Wolfhounds and Clovers, with Gwalia extending their streak and the Wolfhounds holding the top spot. In the Latin Cup opener, Benetton Treviso and Iberians Elche claimed victories, with teams set to swap opponents next week. As always, we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 186 for January 13-26. Australia captivated a sold-out crowd in Perth with a thrilling 28-26 victory over Olympic champions New Zealand in the HSBC SVNS final, with France securing bronze over Canada. As the action shifts to Vancouver, the next SVNS stop is set for February 21-23. In the Celtic Challenge, the Wolfhounds hold their lead after Round 5. Belinda Moore has joined Wales as Head of Women’s Rugby, and Sean Lynn has been named head coach for Wales Women’s senior side. Looking ahead, the 11th All Japan Championship Final between Tokyo Sankyu Phoeni...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 185 for January 6-12. The pools for the third HSBC SVNS stop in Perth are set, with Australia, New Zealand, and the USA leading their groups in a tournament that will see the women’s Cup Final headline the weekend for the first time. Round 4 of the Celtic Challenge brought pivotal wins for the Clovers, Wolfhounds, and Gwalia, with the Wolfhounds taking the top spot in the standings after Edinburgh’s first loss. The European Championship will return in March featuring defending champions Spain and rising Portugal, while Majadahonda secured their second consecutive Iberdrola Iberia...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 184 for December 2 - January 5. We’re back after a nice break—Happy New Year! The Black Ferns claimed the Cape Town 7s, leading the HSBC SVNS standings, with USA, France, and Australia rounding out the top four. Next up, the SVNS heads to Perth on January 24-26, and the schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025 is now confirmed. In XVs, Edinburgh sits on top of the Celtic Challenge after Round 3, while the Netherlands edged Brazil with a last-minute converted try. The Latin Cup, featuring Spain and Italy, has been saved, and Asia will...

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Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 182 for November 25-December 1. Ilona Maher made history as the runner-up on Dancing with the Stars and hinted at joining the PWR, potentially becoming the highest-profile American in the league. Australia opened the 2024-25 HSBC SVNS with a dominant performance at the Dubai 7s, while the Cape Town Wild Dogs and Honey Badgers women solidified their Rugby Tens dominance. The Netherlands secured a win in the first of two matches against Brazil. Meanwhile, the suspension of Papua New Guinea Rugby Union by Oceania Rugby and the PNG Olympic Committee raises critical questions about the fu...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 181 for November 18-24. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten have reached the DWTS Season 33 finale alongside four other pairs, with the Mirror Ball Champion set to be crowned on Tuesday. Mexico edged Jamaica 19-12 to win RAN 7s, with both teams earning spots in the 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series. Oceania Rugby announced its Oceania 7s schedule, where the top two women’s teams outside of Fiji will also qualify for the Challenger Series. The HSBC SVNS Series kicks off this weekend Dubai. The 2024 World Rugby Awards celebrated women’s rugby with Maddison Levi named Women’...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 179 for November 4-10. South Africa secured another Africa 7s title, booking their place in the World Rugby Challenger Series alongside Kenya and Uganda, while China took top honors in the Asia 7s Series, with Hong Kong and Thailand also qualifying for the Challenger Series. HSBC SVNS 2025 kicks off later this month, and Singapore and Los Angeles have been confirmed as the final two stops. The 2024 RAN 7s in Trinidad will see 6 teams vying for Challenger spots, and Wales continues to face scrutiny after Wales Women’s head coach Ioan Cunningham’s departure. And we rou...

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 178 for October 28-November 3. Less than a year after an independent review exposed a “toxic” culture, Wales faces renewed scrutiny over contract negotiation failures, reportedly resorting to threats of disciplinary action and even the potential withdrawal of its women’s team from the WXV and 2025 Rugby World Cup. This weekend, the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament in Ghana brings together 12 national teams competing for a spot in the 2025 Challenger Series, led by top contenders Kenya, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe, as South Africa has already secured a place in the HSBC SVNS. And we round up all the...

Welcome to WRR 177 for October 21-27. World Rugby has announced the match schedule for the expanded 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting the stage for the largest event yet with 16 teams. Ilona Maher made waves as the only rugby player ranked among SportPro’s top 10 most marketable athletes of 2024. Argentina defended their South American 7s title in Lima, securing a World Rugby Challenger Series berth alongside Colombia, who took third with a tight win over Uruguay. Major hosting news includes Ghana gearing up for the Rugby Africa 7s in November and the Solomon Islands set to welcome teams for the Oceania Ru...

Welcome to WRR 176 for October 14-20. Pools for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England have been unveiled, with the full schedule set to be released tomorrow. Germany kicked off their European Trophy campaign with a dominant win over Finland, while Sene Naoupu made history as the first Pasifika female CEO of a New Zealand Rugby Provincial Union, taking the reins at North Otago. Off the field, Australian stars Charlotte Caslick and the Levi sisters hinted at a potential cross-code switch that could bolster the Wallaroos ahead of the Rugby World Cup. And we round up all the global Premier...

Welcome to WRR 175 for October 7-13. WXV wrapped up with England retaining their WXV 1 title and reclaiming the Utrecht Shield after a win over Canada. France fell to New Zealand, while Spain secured the WXV 3 title and their place in the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a hard-fought win against Fiji. Australia clinched the WXV 2 title with a thrilling victory over Scotland, and Ireland continued their remarkable rise with a win over the USA. Samoa also booked their spot for the World Cup, Wales held off Japan, and the Netherlands dominated Hong Kong to close their campaign. Now that all 16...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 174 for September 30 to October 6. In Round 2 of WXV, Italy, Hong Kong, Scotland, Samoa, Australia, Spain, France, Canada, and England all secured victories, setting up an exciting final round where the WXV champions will be crowned and the last two teams for the 2025 Rugby World Cup will be determined. Latvia returned to test rugby after 15 years with a dominant win over Norway, and Waikato reclaimed the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership title in a thrilling victory over Canterbury. And as always, we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to WRR 173 for September 23-29. The first round of WXV action saw Canada climb to a record 2nd place, while Ireland secured a dramatic last-second win over the Black Ferns, marking only their second-ever victory over New Zealand. In WXV 3, World Cup qualification remains incredibly tight, with Spain, despite a bonus-point win, still needing to secure results against Fiji to avoid being overtaken by Samoa or Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Australia had a stark turnaround from their earlier warmup against Wales, beating them in WXV 2, and the Red Roses dominated the USA in WXV 1. As always, we round up...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 172 for September 16-22. Wales made history with their first-ever win over the Wallaroos, moving up to 9th in the rankings, while referee Sara Cox officiated her 40th Test match, matching Aimee Barrett-Theron. Romania made a triumphant return to XVs, leaping from 44th to 40th after defeating Bulgaria, while South Africa dominated Spain, the Netherlands edged past Fiji, and the Kenya Lionesses secured a big victory over Madagascar. China leads the Asia 7s Series with Japan close behind, but the real battle is for third place between Hong Kong and Thailand, with major implications for...

Welcome to WRR 171 for September 9-15. The Colorado Gray Wolves clinched the 2024 Legacy Cup Finals with a dramatic walk-off try over the All Blues. Meanwhile, Great Britain Rugby 7s announced Giselle Mather as their new head coach. In international rankings, Scotland achieved their highest-ever position at 5th, while Australia dropped to 6th, Ireland moved up to 7th. Looking ahead, the second stop of the Asia 7s Series heads to China, and this weekend brings four more WXV prep matches. And we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 170 for September 2-8. Hong Kong upset Japan in the semifinals of the first stop of the Asia 7s Series, while China took the title and extended their unbeaten streak. The Red Roses triumphed over France at Kingsholm, Scotland powered past Wales at Hive Stadium, and South Africa dominated the Barbarians in Cape Town. Oceania Rugby suspended PNG Rugby Union after non-compliance with multiple World Rugby directives. Four key matches are on the horizon this weekend, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 169 for August 26-September 1. Olympic star Ilona Maher took the internet by storm (again) as she was revealed as the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model for September. The Asia Sevens Series kicks off this weekend, with eight women’s teams battling for the title and a spot in the Challenger Series. This weekend also features three key matches: Scotland vs. Wales on Friday, followed by Barbarians vs. South Africa and England vs. France on Saturday. Several teams announced their traveling squads for WXV warmup matches. Scotland also announced the return of David Nucifora, whose legacy in wo...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 168 for August 19-25. Kingspan Stadium is set to host the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship finals on August 31, with Munster and Leinster securing the top spots. The BBC has been appointed as the UK rights holder for Rugby World Cup 2025, promising extensive free-to-air coverage and digital programming. Morocco is reviving their XVs program, and Turkey, traditionally a 7s rugby nation, has begun training for XVs for the first time ever. And we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 167 for August 12-18. The HSBC SVNS announced the first five events of the 2024-2025 Series, with stops in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver, and Hong Kong. Japan's Women’s Sevens team has a new head coach, Yuka Kanematsu. The USA edged Japan in the final match of the 2024 Japan Challenger Series. Munster leads the 2024 Irish Interpros after two rounds. Fiji is set for historic first-ever matches against Scotland and the Netherlands. And we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 166 for August 5-11. Scion women and NAV men clinched the USA Club 7s National Championships. Dubai announced their HSBC SVNS stop for November 29-December 1, likely the first in the Series, and Perth confirmed theirs for January 24-26. PR 7s launched the Locals Academy, the first PR7sRise team for U19 players. Japan and the USA played to a thrilling 17-17 draw in the Japan Rugby Challenge Series, with the final match set for Saturday, August 17. Emirates World Rugby confirmed match official appointments for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches. We’ve also updated our Fixtures & Results pa...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 165 for July 29-August 4. If you missed WRR 164 from yesterday, where we covered the Paris 2024 Olympics, make sure to go back and watch that. In this episode, we’ve got all the details on the 2024 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships happening this weekend. With many new fans of rugby, we’re also looking forward to the 2025 HSBC SVNS Series, several upcoming XVs matches, and the WXV competition kicking off on September 27. Exciting news from WER: they’ve announced their first three franchises will be in Chicago, Denver, and Boston, starting in March 2025. Additionally, the 2014 World...

Welcome to Part 2 of Women's Rugby Rundown 164! In this , we cover the final rankings after Paris 2024, we highlight the historic attendance of 500,000, making it the most attended event in history. Social media struggles continue with World Rugby and the IOC removing clips. We share data from Sam Loves Rugby showing a surge in Google searches around rugby. Ali of Scrum Queens explores the future of women's rugby post-Paris. We also address the transphobia spread by the "Save Women's Sports" crowd, emphasizing the importance of athlete care and condemning problematic sex testing policies.

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Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 164, covering the Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 (Part 1)! New Zealand claimed Gold, Canada took Silver, and the USA earned Bronze. The Black Ferns made history with back-to-back Gold medals, while Canada celebrated a historic Silver, and a last-gasp try by Alex Spiff secured the USA's second-ever Olympic medal. Shocking everyone, the Wallaroos crashed out in the semi-finals. China was the surprise team placing 6th. The event drew a historic, record-breaking crowd of 500,000 attendees over six days. While the initial social media response was positive, it took a transphobic turn as other sports began their ev...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 163 for July 22-28. The Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, with Medal Quarterfinals coming up later today. Day 1 shattered the record for women’s rugby attendance as 66,000 fans packed Stade de France, with sevens stars shining brightly. China pulled off one of the biggest upsets by defeating the Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalists, Fiji! Ilona Maher has gone viral multiple times, and the heartwarming best friend saga between Michaela Blyde and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the most wholesome stories we've seen. Canada went undefeated in the first-ever Women’s U20s Transa...

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 162 for July 15-21. After a decade-long hiatus, Greece held its 7s Championships for the first time in 10 years with the Iraklis Blues crowned as the Champions. In the second round of the U20s Transatlantic Quad Series, Wales and Canada recorded wins. The WXV fixtures have been released, with 27 matches taking place from September 27 to October 12 in Vancouver, South Africa, and Dubai. Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon has extended her contract with New Zealand Rugby through to 2028, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to WRR 161 for July 8-14. Sweden won the European Trophy Series and will be promoted to the Championship with Georgia next season. Traci accepted Mike Tolkin’s US Rugby Hall of Fame award. USA South clinched their third RAN Women’s XVs Tournament title undefeated, while Mexico made history with their first international test match, defeating Trinidad & Tobago. Barbados defeated the Cayman Islands in a non-test match. In the final round of the W6N U20s Summer Series, France took the title. Canada defeated the USA in the U20s Transatlantic Quad Series opener. And we round up a...

Welcome to WRR 160 for July 1-7. The Wallaroos ended their losing streak with a dominant win over Fiji. In the 6 Nations Women’s U20 Summer Series, France beat Wales, England overcame Ireland, and Italy triumphed over Scotland. Brazil reached an all-time high of 39th in the World Rugby Rankings with their first-ever win over Colombia, qualifying for the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Bluebella Lingerie featured Amy Celia, Ellie Boatman, and Jasmine Joyce in their #StrongIsBeautiful campaign. Traci's liver donation to Mike Tolkin went well, and they are both recovering. Finally, we round up all global Premier and Club competitions.

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Welcome to WRR 158 for June 17-23. China went undefeated at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage Tournament in Monaco, securing the final spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics. With the teams now set, we know the pools for the upcoming games. Fiji achieved their first-ever win over Japan’s Sakura in the second match of their series, Japan announced they will host the USA for a two-test tour while Zimbabwe edged out Zambia with a last-second try. World Rugby will begin initial closed trials of TMO modifications at competitions in July, and we round up all the global Premier and Club co...

Welcome to WRR 157 for June 10-16! Squads are being announced for the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco, June 21-23. Japan won the first of two matches against Fiji, with the final set for June 20. Colombia dominated Trinidad and Tobago before facing Wales in a WXV Playoff. Canada A edged out Spain again. Brazil defeated the USA Falcons twice. Ireland released a “New Vision and Plan for Rugby in Ireland.” Wales will host the inaugural women’s U20s Transatlantic Quad series in July. We’ll also round up all global Premier and Club competitions.

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Welcome to WRR 144 for June 3-9: The World Rugby Sevens Repechage is June 21-23 in Monaco, and at the conclusion of the three-day competition, we will know the final teams for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Poland defeated France in the first leg of the European Championship, Canada A beat Spain in a training match, Fiji announced matches against Japan on June 14 and 20, 32 Red Roses received contracts for the 2024-25 season, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to WRR 143 for May 27-Jun 2: Australia claimed the HSBC SVNS Grand Final with a win over France, the line-up for HSBC SVNS 2025 is set with China replacing South Africa while Japan, Brazil, and Spain maintained their qualification, Fiji qualified for the 2025 Rugby World Cup as Oceania Champions after going undefeated, Samoa, Fiji and Hong Kong qualified for WXV, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for May 20-26! The HSBC SVNS Grand Final and Playoff kick off in Madrid next weekend, with teams competing for the title and spots in SVNS 2025. Fijiana 7s and Kenya Lionesses are facing financial challenges, while Japan won the Asia Championships. Fiji dominated Tonga in the Oceania Championships, and the Black Ferns crushed Australia in the Pacific Four Series. ARC Lowlanders won the Amanda Mark Cup at the Bingham Cup in Roma. Stay tuned as we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for May 13-19. China clinched their third World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger title, and will be at the HSBC SVNS Play-off with Argentina, Belgium, and Poland. Canada made history by beating the Black Ferns for the first time ever, retaining the Utrecht Shield, while the USA beat Australia to keep their WXV 1 hopes alive. We also confirm the 10 teams that have secured their spots in the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Stay tuned as we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for May 6-12. This week, we've got the lineup set for the Grand Final in Madrid from May 31 to June 2, with the Championship and SVNS playoff pools now confirmed. We'll find out who the top four Challenger teams are after this weekend's HSBC Sevens Challenger event wraps up in Krakow, Poland. South Africa, Madagascar, and Canada have qualified for the WXV, we'll dive into the upcoming "fan-focused" law changes in rugby, and stay tuned as we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Mar 6 -12. Wales and France named their squads for the TikTok Six Nations and Siobhan Cattigan was finally honored by the Scottish Rugby Union. In domestic XVs news, Mwamba defended their Kenya Cup title as they defeated the Impala Saracens 21-20, Exeter and Gloucester-Hartpury have secured playoff spots in Allianz Premier, the Technical Architecture Rugby Club of A Coruña or C.R.A.T. upset the Crocodiles but they still lead in the Iberdrola league, Chiefs Manawa topped the table of Super Rugby Aupiki and will fac...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for April 22-May 5! New Zealand clinched the SVNS League 2024 title at Singapore 7s, while France secured bronze and Ireland landed fifth place. Despite Canada’s victory over them, Great Britain’s 8th place finish ensures their spot in the Grand Final. England claimed their sixth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations win and we now know almost half of the 18 teams competing in the WXV. In the Africa Cup, Madagascar defeated Kenya, and South Africa dominated Cameroon, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for April 15-21. Less than 100 days out from Paris 2024, 11 out of the 12 women’s teams have been finalized, leaving only 1 spot left to fill. Round 4 for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations saw wins by England, Scotland, and France. Securing their third title of the season, Majadahonda clinched their inaugural RFER Cup victory. The Black Ferns also announced their 2024 contracted players, and we provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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In this week's Women’s Rugby Rundown from April 8-14, Spain clinched their 7th European Championship title with a commanding victory over Sweden and secured a spot in the WXV play-offs, while England leads the Guinness Women’s Six Nations standings. Additionally, Canada and USA unveiled their rosters for the Pacific Four Series, and the upcoming 2024 Africa Cup presents a vital opportunity for teams from Africa to pave their way to the WXV and potentially the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Plus, don't miss our comprehensive coverage of Premier and Club competitions unfolding across the globe!

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 1-7, the Black Ferns secured their third consecutive gold at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, Spain triumphed over Netherlands in the European Championships, Andorra made a victorious debut in their inaugural international test against Bulgaria, Cliodhna Moloney earned a recall to the Ireland squad after a two-year absence, World Rugby issued a groveling apology for ‘misogynistic’ guidelines on how to coach women, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for March 25-31, where France, England, and Italy secured victories in the second round of the Six Nations tournament, the US emerged triumphant against South Africa, Spain celebrated a victory over Portugal, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 18-24: France, Scotland, and England secured victories in the opening matches of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. England’s Marlie Packer reached the centurion club milestone. South Africa triumphed over Spain, and Societe Generale Valley clinched consecutive Championships in the Nan Fung Group | SEWIT Women’s Premiership. Additionally, we offer a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 11-17, Netherlands secured qualification for WXV, don't miss our ticket giveaway for the inaugural Pacific Four Series match in Los Angeles, CA, England prepares to defend their title in the upcoming Six Nations, Jack Hanratty will transition to a new role at the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees post-Paris 2024 Olympics and we catch up on global Premier and Club competitions!

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 4-10, China clinched their second consecutive Challenger Series title, the USA disclosed the location of their Pacific Four Series match, Italy renewed contracts, Colombia prepares for a crucial face-off against the Netherlands, Brazil officially announced their match against Colombia, World Rugby extended the Gallagher High Performance Academy, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 26-Mar 3, New Zealand clinched back-to-back victories at LA 7s, paving the way for the upcoming Hong Kong stop in April. The Celtic Challenge concluded with the Wolfhounds as champions. Germany returned to international rugby. Uncertainty surrounds Italy's contracted players ahead of the Six Nations, and the locations for the 2024 WXV Tournament were disclosed.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 19-25, the Black Ferns secured their fourth consecutive HSBC SVNS Series title, the Irish Wolfhounds celebrated an undefeated season with a historic victory in the Celtic Challenge, Wales faced controversy with a reported sex assault incident, and we explore global Premier and Club competitions.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 12-18, we cover Celtic Challenge Playoff results, Guinness Six Nations squad announcements, Black Ferns' Pacific Four Series venues, Australia's $3 million investment in women’s rugby, Germany's imminent return to International XVs, the USA's new CEO appointment, and a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 5-11, Vancouver 7s fixtures are out, Italy’s Benetton triumphs in the Latin Challenge, Wallaroos unveil 2024 schedule, Scrum Queens explores WXV Qualification, and a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 29-Feb 4, we highlight the Netherlands' standout performance against Sweden in the Europe Championship opener, reveal the Pacific Four Series matches, delve into Celtic Challenge standings and playoffs, showcase the combined Guinness Six Nations Dream Team by Sage, and provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 22-28. In 7s, Ireland reached their first-ever Cup Final in Perth, securing victory over hosts and current SVNS leaders Australia. The pools for Vancouver have been determined through a random drawing, marking a departure from the previous method based on prior placement. In XVs, UL Bohemians secured the Energia AIL Cup title, and SL Benfica emerged victorious in  Portugal’s Honor Division Final.

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 15-21. In 7s, Coumba Diallo of France is set to join the Olympic Torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the HSBC SVNS Perth pool draws are out, and we learned that LA 7s will expand to three days. In XVs, the Nile Rapids secured their first Uganda Cup, Gloucester-Hartpury maintain an undefeated record in the PWR, and Majadahonda claimed the Spain Super Cup but CRAT still leads Spain’s Iberdrola League. Railway Union leads the Energia AIL Cup, HKFC Natixis Ice continues to top Hong Kong’s Nan Fung Sewit Premie...

In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 8-14, China secured victory in the 7s Challenger, setting the stage for the next event in Uruguay. The Wolfhounds lead the Celtic Challenge, and the women's British and Irish Lions will tour New Zealand in 2027, sparking discussions. Majadahonda clinched the Iberdrola Iberian Cup, while Uganda Cup witnessed tight semi-finals. Ireland's Energia AIL Cup faces challenges. In PWR Round 8, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury triumphed. HKFC Natixis Ice leads in Hong Kong's Premiership. Spain's Iberdrola sees CRAT at the top after Round 5.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7, Italy triumphed in both matches of the Latin Challenge, while Gwalia Lightning leads the Celtic Challenge, matches in the Energia AIL Cup have been forfeited due to the impacts of the Celtic Challenge and the upcoming Six Nations. Spain's CR Majadahonda faces Portugal in the Iberian Cup, and Colombia prepares for a playoff against the Netherlands in WXV 3. In Premier & Club news, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury maintain undefeated records, the Big Game 15 sets a world attendance record, and various leagues showcase exciting developments. In 7s news, the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Ch...

In 2024, the Women's Rugby calendar is packed with exciting events. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger and HSBC SVNS Series span various locations from Dubai to Madrid. The World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco will finalize the teams for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Beyond sevens, the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Europe Championships promise additional excitement. Stay tuned for updates on the WXV Tournament, Africa Cup, Asia Championship, Oceania Championship, O'Reilly Cup, and International Test matches.

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In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 11-17, Jo Yapp is announced as the Wallaroos' new head coach. Guinness partners with both Men's and Women's Six Nations, and Monaco hosts the World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024. Stirling County secures the Scotland’s Women's Premiership title with a comeback win. Updates include the USA Club Women’s Rugby Guide, Kenya Cup postponement, Saracens leading Allianz PWR, and Bordeaux and Toulouse undefeated in France's Elite 1 while CRAT tops the Iberdrola standings.

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 4-10. Sunderland’s Stadium of Light is slated to host the inaugural match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 while Twickenham Stadium will host the final. Spain is targeting the hosting of both men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups post-2031, and Australia secured their first-ever Cape Town title and clinched a second consecutive HSBC SVNS 2024 series win by defeating France in the final. 

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Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for November 20-26. Tunisia secured victories in both matches against Uganda, triumphing with scores of 26-17 and 53-13, leading to a two-place climb in the World Rugby Rankings. Brazil and Portugal experienced a split in victories, with Brazil claiming the first match 10-7, and Portugal securing the second with a 13-5 win. The USA appointed Brandon Sparks as the Head of Women’s High Performance. In 7s news, the first stop of the 2023-24 HSBC SVNs series approaches this weekend, and the official schedule for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 has been...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 13-19. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has shared an independent review that uncovered instances of sexism, misogyny, racism, and homophobia within its culture. The WRU’s new leadership, including Chair Richard Collier-Keywood, incoming Group CEO Abi Tierney, and interim CEO Nigel Walker, has acknowledged the findings and expressed their commitment to addressing these cultural issues. In more news, Japan solidified their spot in Paris 2024 by emerging victorious in the Asia Olympic Qualifier, with China and Hong Kong securing spots in the Final Qualification Tournament. This completes the roster of auto-qualified team...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 6-12. Australia won the Oceania 7s Championships, yet the spotlight shone brightly on Fiji as they secured their spot in the Olympics Paris 2024 with an impressive 54-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in the women’s Olympic final. Notably, Papua New Guinea and Samoa also clinched places in the Final Qualification Tournament. In other rugby news, Kenya triumphed over Uganda with a convincing 87-3 win in the Elgon Cup, while Sione Fukofuka has been appointed as the next USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach. In Premier & Club news, we delve into t...