Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Aug 28-Sep 3. South Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland have revealed their training squads for the WXV, and the majority of teams are set to compete on the weekend of September 30 in anticipation of the official launch of the WXV Tournament. Additionally, World Rugby has reported an 11% increase in global rugby growth compared to the previous year, largely driven by emerging rugby nations and increased participation from women and girls.
Leinster secured their first Ireland Interprovincial Championship title since 2019 with a 33-14 victory over Munster, while Canterbury’s record-breaking semifinal win sets up their Farah Palmer Cup final against Auckland. In Scotland, Watsonian leads the Premiership, Berkeley All Blues continue their dominance in the WPL, and Italy’s Series A calendar with eight teams has been unveiled with a start date of November 12.
We close out the week with 9 features, 7 media and 3 rugby jobs.
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tl;dr: In the Women’s Rugby Rundown from Aug 28 to Sep 3, South Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland announced training squads for the WXV, with teams gearing up for the WXV Tournament. World Rugby reported an 11% growth in rugby globally, fueled by emerging rugby nations and increased women’s participation. Leinster claimed the Women’s Interprovincial Championship, Canterbury and Auckland set up a Farah Palmer Cup final, Watsonian leads Scotland’s Premiership, Berkeley All Blues dominate the WPL, and Italy’s Series A calendar for November 12 tournament has been unveiled.
Women’s Rugby Rundown Video Update
@yscrugby In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Aug 28 to Sep 3, South Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland announced training squads for the WXV, with teams gearing up for the WXV Tournament launch. World Rugby reported an 11% growth in rugby globally, fueled by emerging rugby nations and increased women's participation. Leinster claimed the Women’s Interprovincial Championship, Canterbury and Auckland set up a Farah Palmer Cup final, Watsonian leads Scotland's Premiership, Berkeley All Blues dominate the WPL, and Italy's Series A calendar for November 12 tournament has been unveiled. Watch our video & read the entire update using the link in our bio! #wrugby #rugbyrundown #rugby #rugbyunion #womensrugby
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Women’s Rugby Rundown News
XVs
International
- Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen invited 34 players to a training camp in Potchefstroom as the squad start the next phase of preparations for the new WXV tournament [link]
- Head coach Ioan Cunningham has named a 39-strong Wales training squad for the forthcoming WXV1 tournament in New Zealand in October [link]
- Ahead of the WXV, Japan reveals its training squad and final schedule [link]
- Samoa announced two warmup matches before they begin participation the upcoming WXV [link]
- New Women’s Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland training squad ahead of the inaugural WXV3 competition in Dubai [link]
- Japan and Italy have entered into a memorandum of understanding to enhance their men’s and women’s XVs teams, with their women’s squads set to convene on September 30 in preparation for their inaugural WXV match [link]
- See all of the upcoming prep matches and the full WXV schedule [link]
- World Rugby announced that rugby’s global growth accelerates as the sport rebounds from the pandemic, with 8.46 million players across 132 national member unions in 2023, marking an 11% surge from the previous year, driven mainly by emerging rugby nations and increased participation from women and girls [link]
- An independent review of New Zealand Rugby’s operating structure, has highlighted the need for “urgent” changes due to the inadequacy of the current model in the modern era, posing challenges amidst commercial interests, Provincial Unions, and game development [link]
Premier & Club
- Leinster secured their first Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship title since 2019 by defeating Munster with a 33-14 victory at Musgrave Park [link]
- Securing their sixth consecutive hosting of the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership final, Canterbury posted their highest-ever semifinal score with a 59-29 win against Hawke’s Bay, as Auckland’s 29-22 victory over Waikato sets the stage for their championship clash at Christchurch Park [link]
- Round 3 of Scotland’s Premiership sees Watsonian continue to lead the table but they are chased by Corstorphine, Heriot’s Blues and Stirling County [link]
- The Berkeley All Blues continue to lead the WPL as they move into their last break before the post-season [link]
- The Series A calendar for Italy has been unveiled, featuring eight teams in the tournament beginning on November 12 [link]
7s
International
- Madagascar clinched their first Indian Ocean Games gold at the largest-ever Games held in Antananarivo, with the French territories of Reunion and Mayotte securing silver and bronze respectively [link]
Domestic
- Alev Kelter was named the Most Valuable Player for the 2023 PR 7s Season [link]
Women’s Rugby Rundown Features
- Alleging brain damage caused by their involvement in the sport, almost 300 rugby players are suing the rugby authorities, including the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football Union, and World Rugby [link]
- Kate Williams relishing return to New Zealand with Wales [link]
- Maggie Alphonsi’s autobiography Winning The Fight is out! [link]
- Our latest installment of “Pioneers of the Pitch” introduces Sophie Pyrz and her remarkable journey [link]
- Jasmine Joyce is delighted at her return to duty with Wales XVs, which she will combine with playing for GB 7s on a hybrid contract [link]
- Rugby Pass talked with Head of Women’s Rugby at Leicester Tigers Vicky Macqueen about their debut in the PWR [link]
- Navy appointed former Olympian Abby Gustaitis as an assistance coach [link]
- World Rugby caught up with Babalwa Latsha about her hopes for the WXV Tournament [link]
- US Women’s Rugby Foundation announced a new Board Member and Office Change [link]
Women’s Rugby Rundown Media
- María José Moyano and Mariola Rus, the first captains of the Spanish Women’s XVs Rugby Team recounted their journey from their debut match against New Zealand to their participation in the inaugural women’s World Cup in 1991 [link]
- The International Rugby Players group has worked with World Rugby on releasing a video around the Head Contact Process [link]
- Gilbert united two distinct eras of England Rugby as Sadia Kabeya, a prominent Red Roses’ player, conversed with Budge Rogers, a 1960s men’s team captain, reflecting on the sport’s evolution and technological advancements [link]
- In a groundbreaking moment for diversity, the Black Ferns participated in the renowned Jockey catwalk [link]
- Philipa Tuttiett speaks to ITV Rugby about Wales’ policy on internationals and why it means a talent like Joe Hawkins among others won’t be at the 2023 Rugby World Cup [link]
- Will Owen takes a look at Canada’s kicking, passing, and running triple threat Sophie de Goede ahead of the WXV [link]
- Keyara Wardley expresses her excitement as Canada’s qualified for the 2024 Olympics [link]
Rugby Jobs
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