Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 2-8

Women’s Rugby Rundown News

XVs

International

• Broadcast details for WXV have been unveiled, and the competition will be accessible for viewers around the world in both established and emerging rugby territories, thanks to the announcement of an expansive broadcast agreement [link]
• A demanding Test between the Springbok Women and Manusina Samoa ended in a 17-17 draw (with a halftime score of 10-10) on a Saturday afternoon in Hermanus, where the home team scored three tries to two [link]
• In the final WXV warmup match before the tournament commences this weekend, Hong Kong secured a 31-28 victory over Colombia [link]
• Mitsubishi Electric as announced Official Partner of Women’s Rugby, WXV and Rugby World Cup 2025 [link]
• Sally Horrox, World Rugby Chief of Women’s Rugby, on the growth of the 15s game through the launch of the WXV, and why rugby is leading a cultural shift in women’s sport [link]
• The Quarterfinals are set for the 2023 RWC with Wales vs Argentina, Ireland vs New Zealand, England vs Fiji, and France vs South Africa [link]

Premier & Club

• Securing their spots in the WPL Championships in Glendale, CO, the All Blues and the Gray Wolves emerged victorious in the semifinals, with the All Blues defeating Beantown 31-24 and the Gray Wolves triumphing over New York 31-21[link]
  • New Zealand’s Te Tai Tokerau Natives are coming to the States and will play the All Blues, ROOTs and the WPL All Stars [link]
• We released our 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Guide in partnership with The Rugby Breakdown and USA Club Rugby [link]
• Round 2 of Spain’s new RFER Cup sees CRAT on top with 10 points [link]
• France announced their National and Regional competitions with Elite 1 starting November 18 [link]
• New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the four Sky Super Rugby Aupiki clubs have confirmed an enhanced 2024 competition format with an increased focus on player development [link]

7s

International

• The match officials have been announced for the revamped HSBC SVNS [link]
• Argentina defeated Brazil to win South American 7s for the first time ever [link]
• On October 14-15 in Tunisia, the 2023 Africa Sevens tournament will bring together 8 teams with the overall winner earning a spot in the 2024 Olympics, and the 2nd and 3rd runners-up advancing to the Final Qualification Tournament [link]

Women’s Rugby Rundown Features

• Sadia Kabeya column: Missing trailblazing WXV with England is a punch to the gut [link]
• Smart mouth guards will be a ‘game-changer’ before their first use during the WXV tournament [link]
• Koen: Springbok Women ready for WXV challenge [link]
• PWR shares the stars that are playing in the WXV [link]
• Donna Rose: Wales prop relishing WXV challenge after ‘long slog’ recovering from injury [link]
• A broken record: Ongoing challenges for the Wallaroos after another Trans-Tasman trouncing [link]
• Winger Katie Shillaker explains how she went from ballet lessons to Harlequins’ latest rising star [link]
• England ready for New Zealand after ‘devastating’ World Cup final loss [link]
• Ireland’s Alison Miller became the second woman inducted into the Ireland Hall of Fame [link]
• Amelia McFarland from Rock shared her story of battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. [link]

Women’s Rugby Rundown Media

• Nick Heath interviews some of the games top stars ahead of the WXV [link]
• Take a deep dive into what it’s really like to be a Red Rose with O2 Inside Line: All In [link]
• Not women’s rugby but very important words from the Samoa coach about referees unconscious bias towards Tier 2 teams [link]
• Alice Soper shares the stars to look out for in the WXV [link]
• Wales #HerStory looks at women’s team as they prepare for WXV [link]
• Jackie Finlan talked about WPL Playoffs, College and High School rugby, WXV, and more on Eagles Overseas [link]
• When the players of Trowbridge Women’s team heard a serious car crash close to their training pitches, they leapt into action to help the injured occupants and saved lives [link]
• Hannah Tyrrell on her ex roommate Alison Miller’s determination, playing on despite a nasty injury [link]
• Leicester profiled USA’s Tahlia Brody as one of their newest players [link]
• After two fourth placed finishes, Great Britain is targeting the podium in Paris [link]

Rugby Jobs

• Germany is looking for suitably qualified male and female players to represent in XVs and 7s [link]
• Miami Sharks are on the lookout for an Operations Manager, Marketing Mananger and Commercial Partnerships Manager [link]
• Gloucester-Hartpury needs a new Head S&C [link]
• USA Rugby searches for a Club Rugby Assistant [link]
• Australia is initiating its first-ever search for a full-time women’s rugby coach [link]