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
Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for April 1-7. The Black Ferns secured their third consecutive gold by defeating USA 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 … Read more
The famous Hong Kong Stadium is gearing up to host the world’s best women’s rugby sevens teams for the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, the sixth and penultimate round of HSBC SVNS 2024, set to take place from April 4th to 7th. With Australia currently leading the women’s standings followed closely by New Zealand, France, USA, … Read more
Welcome to 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! In XVs news, England … Read more
April 4, 2024 Update: World Rugby has issued what can only be described as a “groveling apology for ‘misogynistic’ coaching guidelines for women,” as reported by The Telegraph (subscription required) or find more details from the NZ Herald. We’ve reached out to these sources to obtain a copy of the apology, as it doesn’t seem … Read more
Source “I recall bagpipes, lots, and lots of bagpipes.” The US women showed up to the finals of the 1994 Women’s World Cup having shattered the international scoring record. Over four preliminary matches they had outscored their opponent by a combined score of 364-15. The local press described their play as ‘pyrotechnics’ for their explosive … Read more
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