Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 20-26

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 … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 13-19

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 … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 6-12

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 … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 30-Nov 5

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 30-November 5. England secured the inaugural WXV 1 championship with a statement victory over New Zealand, while Canada caused an upset by defeating France in an exciting early game. Australia also clinched a win against Wales. Additionally, we learned all the winners of this year’s World Rugby … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 23-29

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 23-29. Scotland and Ireland emerged as the inaugural champions in WXV 2 and WXV 3, respectively. Italy secured a 30-8 victory over the USA with five tries in Cape Town, although they narrowly missed out on the inaugural title to Scotland due to points difference. Ireland staged … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 16-22

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 16-22. The weekend’s WXV action delivered thrilling moments, including France’s astonishing 18-17 victory over the 2021 Rugby World Cup Champions, Black Ferns, and Scotland’s notable 24-14 triumph against the USA, marking only the second time they’ve bested the Eagles in seven encounters. Additionally, Uganda and Tunisia have … Read more

Navigating the 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Season: Your Ultimate Guide & Standings

The start of the USA Club Women’s Rugby season varies throughout the year. Generally, clubs in the Eastern half of the country commence their season in the fall, whereas those in the Western half begin in the spring. Through our ongoing partnership with The Rugby Breakdown and the USA Rugby Club Competition Committee, we are … Read more

Rugby’s Global Growth: Empowering Women, Girls, and Emerging Nations

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, rugby is experiencing a remarkable resurgence worldwide. The latest data from World Rugby reveals an impressive 11 percent increase in global participation in 2023, reaching a staggering 8.46 million players. This resurgence is fueled by several factors, including the sport’s appeal among the younger generation and a strategic … Read more

Karl Barth: Shaping the Future of Women’s Rugby

We’re excited to continue our new series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees and fans who’ve left their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Join … Read more