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Welcome to WRR 264 for September 14-20. Pacific Current captured the Ultimate Sevens title in Biarritz while Argentina and Colombia made power moves in South American Games pool play. Across the 15s landscape, the WXV Global Series erupted with stunning results, including Wales breaking their losing streak, England and Canada battling to a thrilling draw, France surviving short-handed, and the USA Eagles completing a remarkable comeback against Ireland. Off the field, governance issues dominated headlines with Wales continuing to face political scrutiny, New Zealand Rugby projecting steep financial deficits, and Spanish courts stepping in to expand the Iberdrola League. Domestically, the Thunderbirds wrapped up the Uganda Sevens title, Stirling County leads a fierce top-three race in Scotland, and Canterbury locked down their spot atop the Farah Palmer Cup ladder.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/21/thunderbirds-pacific-current-win-7s-eagles-stun-ireland-red-roses-canada-draw-in-wxv-wrr-264/.
Welcome to WRR 263 for September 7-13. The Red Roses extended their historic winning streak to 39 matches after overcoming a half-time deficit against Australia, while Mwamba secured the Kenya National 7s Circuit crown, and the Atlantic Novas captured the inaugural Ultimate Sevens title in Cardiff. Beyond the pitch, World Rugby unveiled the qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, set against a backdrop of historic WXV comebacks, strategic high-performance grants, and domestic competitions continuing across four continents.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/14/england-tops-australia-mwamba-wins-kenya-7s-atlantic-novas-claim-ultimate-title-la28-pathway-wrr-263/
Welcome to WRR 262 for August 31-September 6. The Black Ferns secured a historic 52-20 win over South Africa, while Fiji narrowly held off a late second-half comeback from Japan to earn a 15-12 victory. In 7s action, Canada capped off an undefeated campaign in Stellenbosch to claim their fourth women’s FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens title. Off the field, squad announcements poured in for the upcoming WXV Global Series alongside shocking news out of South Africa as head coach Swys de Bruin stepped down from his post.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/07/historic-black-ferns-win-fiji-thriller-canada-fisu-crown-and-quins-queens-take-embu-7s-wrr-262/
Welcome to WRR 261 for August 24-30. Japan clinched the opening round title of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series in Suzhou, while Munster secured their second consecutive Vodafone Interprovincial Championship title in Ireland. On the test stage, the Netherlands swept past Scotland A, Brazil turned heads with a commanding victory over South Africa A, and Canada announced a powerhouse 36-player roster for WXV alongside record-breaking ticket sales in Toronto. Meanwhile, domestic action ignited in New Zealand with the return of the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup, even as broadcasting cutbacks sparked backlash. Off the pitch, governance battles continue to rage across Wales, the United States, and Samoa, while Japan officially confirmed Toshizumi Kitagawa as Head Coach of the Sakura Fifteen.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/01/japan-claims-asia-sevens-title-as-munster-sweeps-interpros-wrr-261/#WRR #WomensRugbyRundown, #WomensRugby #Rugby
Welcome to WRR 260 for August 16-23. The Black Ferns retained the Laurie O’Reilly Cup in style. In 7s, Stade Toulousain captured the opening stage of the In Extenso SuperSevens in Biarritz, while Selangor produced a dominant shut-out victory over Sarawak to claim gold at the SUKMA Games. On the global stage, Canada’s Ottawa Wolves lifted the Amanda Mark Cup at the Bingham Cup in Brisbane. Off the pitch, USA Rugby faces critical legal exposure as a federal judge greenlit discovery in an ongoing discrimination lawsuit amidst parallel collegiate governance challenges, while a landmark 16-year study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living highlighted severe injury trends and time-loss risks across past Women’s Rugby World Cups.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/24/wrr-260/#WRR #WomensRugbyRundown, #WomensRugby #Rugby
Welcome to WRR 259 for August 10-16. Brazil's Yaras edged out the USA Falcons in a thriller in São Paulo, while the Springbok Women clinched the Ubuntu–Bula Trophy in Fiji. Meanwhile, major off-field turbulence made waves as Rugby Australia appointed Sione Fukofuka as Wallaroos head coach for 2027 amidst growing questions surrounding his sudden release from Scotland, and the Welsh Rugby Union board continues to find itself locked in a fierce public civil war over proposed structural cuts. On the domestic front, Mwamba retained their Kabeberi 7s crown in Kenya, Ukraine held its national 7s cup under secretive conditions in Kyiv, and global test match attendance records continue to hit unprecedented highs.🌍 Want more? Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/16/springboks-sweep-fiji-yaras-rebound-wallaroos-head-coach-appointed-wru-still-under-fire-wrr-259/#WRR #WomensRugbyRundown, #WomensRugby #Rugby
Welcome to WRR 258 for August 3-9. The Denver Onyx made history by claiming back-to-back Women's Elite Rugby titles. Over in domestic sevens, Scion captured their fifth USA Club 7s National Championship, while Japan's Nagato Blue Angels secured their fourth consecutive Taiyo Life 7s Series crown. Internationally, the Womenboks beat Fiji, the USA Falcons edged the Brazil Yaras, and national unions across Scotland, Italy, Wales, and New Zealand released training squads as the WXV Global Series approaches.🌍 Our global weekly women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/10/denver-onyx-repeat-as-wer-champions-nagato-blue-angels-wins-taiyo-seimei-7s-scion-claims-club-7s-crown-wrr-235/#WRR #WomensRugbyRundown, #WomensRugby #Rugby
Welcome to WRR 257 for July 27-August 2. World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global Series format and dates while pulling off a rinse-and-repeat on the 2027 HSBC SVNS circuit. In domestic XVs action, the Blues went back-to-back as champions in the Women's Super Rugby Champions Final against the NSW Waratahs, while the All-Army team edged out Navy to capture the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship title. Over in 7s, Mwamba claimed the inaugural Dala 7s crown in Kenya. Meanwhile, major developments came out of New Zealand and Australia with 2degrees backing NZR's women's programs and the Australian Government committing 30 million dollars to the Impact Beyond legacy project.🌍 Our global women's rugby news recap can be found at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/03/blues-retain-crown-wxv-dates-confirmed-and-svns-1-rinses-and-repeats-wrr-257/
Get ready for the ultimate sprint through the latest and greatest in women's rugby with the "Women's Rugby Rundown"! It's not just news; it's your weekly dose of all things awesome in the world of women's rugby, served up in bite-sized, engaging nuggets. We're on a mission to keep you in the loop without taking up your precious time. Expect top stories, updates, and events delivered with a dash of fun. If you're a fan of women's rugby and love a good time, join the ride! And hey, if you want to be a VIP supporter, check out our Patreon page.
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