Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 8-14

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 … Read more

Beyond the Pitch: The Multifaceted Sporting Story of Ember Larson

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

New Professional American Women’s Rugby League Announces Formation Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) slated to play inaugural season in 2025

Today marks a historic moment in the world of women’s sports as Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby league in the United States, steps onto the scene. Structured on the solid foundation of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), an esteemed amateur pay-to-play model established in 2009, WER is set to elevate women’s … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 18-24

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for March 18-24. In the opening matches of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, France, Scotland, and England emerged victorious, with England’s Marlie Packer reaching a significant milestone as she joined the centurion club, South Africa claimed victory over Spain, while Societe Generale Valley secured consecutive Championships in the … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 26 – Mar 3

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 26-Mar 3. In this week’s highlights, New Zealand secured a consecutive victory at LA 7s, setting the stage for the seventh stop in Hong Kong on April 5-7. The Celtic Challenge wrapped up with the Wolfhounds crowned as Champions, while Germany made a notable return to international … Read more

Evelyne Kalemera: Pioneering a New Era for Kenya Harlequins Women’s Rugby

In the lively tapestry of Kenyan rugby, a remarkable figure emerges, transcending the traditional norms of the sport. Evelyne Kalemera, a former Kenya International player with an illustrious career, now stands at the helm as the Women’s Rugby Coach for Kenya Harlequins, symbolizing a fresh chapter for the club and embodying its core values of … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 12-18

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for February 12-18. In this episode, we look at the results from the Celtic Challenge Playoffs, more squads for the Guinness Six Nations have been announced, the Black Ferns’ match venues for Pacific Four Series and the O’Reilly Cup were announced, Australia revealed that they will invest $3 million … Read more

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 29-Feb 4

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 29-February 4. In this edition, we cover the Netherlands’ impressive performance in the European Championship opener against Sweden, the Pacific Four Series matches have been announced, we’ll explore the Celtic Challenge standings and playoffs, we’ll take a look at the combined Guinness Six Nations Dream Team by … Read more

Ballet to Brute Force: Natalie Bjorklund’s Unexpected Journey to 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

Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7.In the recently established Latin Challenge, Italy secured victories in both matches with Round 2 taking place on the weekend of February 10. Gwalia Lightning leads the Celtic Challenge, with the Wolfhounds, Clovers, and Edinburgh closely trailing after two rounds. Three matches in the Energia AIL … Read more