Brisbane, Queensland, will be the epicenter of women’s rugby as it hosts the highly anticipated 2024 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championships from May 24 to June 2. Sunnybank Rugby Union Club will showcase teams from Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea. In the past five tournaments, Fiji has clinched victory in three, with the Black … Read more
Singapore National Stadium is about to witness rugby sevens at its finest as the final regular season round of HSBC SVNS 2024 descends upon the city from May 3 to May 5. This event promises not only electrifying matches but also the crowning of the League Winners, marking a pivotal moment in this season’s journey. … Read more
The 2024 Africa Cup is back, with the excitement of World Cup qualification and WXV spots on the line. However, only last year’s contenders—Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, and South Africa—will participate due to the absence of promised African Divisions 2 and 3. This absence leaves competitive African nations like Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tunisia sidelined, missing … Read more
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 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations saw wins by England, Scotland, and France. Securing their third title of the … Read more
We’re excited to continue our 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 us … Read more
Nearly two decades ago, I started Your Scrumhalf Connection (YSCRugby) with a passion fueled by the essence of rugby itself: connection. I aimed to leverage my role as a scrumhalf (now retired) and capitalize on the crucial connection with the flyhalf, a fundamental element for the fluidity of rugby. It was this profound connection that … Read more
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
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
Celebrating its 15th year of exhilarating action, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) stands tall as the longest-running competition in USA rugby history. Established in 2009 with a vision to elevate women’s rugby to new heights, the WPL continues to provide a platform where the best of the best clash in thrilling encounters, showcasing skill, determination, … Read more
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