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WANTED: USA Rugby Women’s: Head of Player Systems & Development Women’s Rugby Rundown will return in 2025—thank you for following along this year! Stay tuned for more updates, highlights, and stories in the new year.
Weekend results are in for the Celtic Cup, plus a look ahead at the next few weeks! World Rugby’s first rankings of the year are also out.
NRLW’s Appeal Draws Global Union Talent in Record NumbersWomen’s Rugby Rundown will return in 2025—thank you for following along this year! Stay tuned for more updates, highlights, and stories in the new year. Fractured Framework: What Justin Hale’s Lawsuit Reveals About U.S. Rugby’s Governance Challenges Cape Town SVNS: New Zealand replaces Australia at the top of the SVNS standings with their 38th tournament victory
Our USA Club Women’s Rugby standings were updated on December 5. This is the final update for 2024, with regular updates resuming in 2025. Check out the full guide here.
Cape Town SVNS: Schedule, Results, How to Watch 2024 Oceania 7s Championship: Final Spot Up for Grabs in World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series Ilona Maher Dances to 2nd, Australia Dominates Dubai SVNS, Netherlands Triumphs | WRR 182 Setting the Record Straight on Ilona Maher | WRR 183 Special Edition Teams now head to Cape Town for the second stop of the HSBC SVNS Series on December 7-8, where a major format change has been announced. Australia claimed their fifth consecutive Dubai SVNS title, with the Black Ferns second, France third, and Great Britain fourth, while USA secured 5th, Canada dropped to 8th, and newcomers China impressed in 10th.
The Rugby Tens Championship crowned its winners this weekend, awarding $500,000 in combined prizes and celebrating both Division titles and the prestigious Franchise Championship. Learn more.
2024 Mary Graham All Stars Set for December 7-8 in DFW, TX Emirates Dubai 7s: Schedule, Results, How to Watch Ilona Maher shines in the #DWTS finale, placing second with partner Alan Bersten! The Rugby Tens Championship 2024 continues on Saturday, November 27, with Mixed Play kicking off at 12:30 PM at The Oaks International Grand Prix in San Juan Capistrano. Fans can catch all the action live on TV.RUGBYTENS.COM or The Rugby Network as top men’s and women’s teams compete for glory. Ilona Maher Dances to DWTS Finale, World Rugby Awards, Mexico & Jamaica Qualify for Challenger Series | WRR 181 Ilona Maher Dances to DWTS Finale, World Rugby Awards, Mexico & Jamaica Qualify for Challenger Series | WRR 181
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From Rugby to Rugbee: Maddie Miller’s Creative Impact The HSBC SVNS 2025 schedule is here! 🌍 Get ready for seven rounds of thrilling rugby sevens action across iconic destinations, kicking off November 30 in Dubai and culminating in the World Championship in Los Angeles! This week’s #WRRHighlights showcase Dartmouth’s fluid offloads, Brown’s #9 surprising the defense with an opposite-direction play, Army’s perfectly executed maul, and Mount St. Mary’s hard step that left defenders stunned. USA Rugby Lawsuit, Croatia, Canada, and Melina Win, Wales Scrutinized, and World Rugby Awards | WRR 180 2025 Women’s Rugby International Matches & Events Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team took part in the PR7s All-Star Tournament in Portland this weekend, with a 27-0 win over the PR7s All-Stars and a 26-5 win over the USA University of New Haven Graduate Assistant wanted PR 7s All Stars: Schedule, Results, How to Watch Rugby Without Borders: Olivia Bernadel-Huey’s Adventures on the Pitch
USA Club Women’s Rugby standings, updated on November 13, highlight Metropolis and Grand Rapids as D1 and D2 Midwest Champions, key shifts like Patriots overtaking Omaha in D2, and D3 finals set for NERFU after Portland and Amoskeag’s semifinal victories. Check out the full guide here.
Changing the Game for Young Girls with Girls Rugby, Inc. 2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch South Africa Clinches Africa 7s, China Takes Asia 7s Title and HSBC SVNS 2025 Set for Singapore and LA | WRR 179 2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: A Closer Look at Women’s Qualification Kat Stowers: Rooted in Samoa, Rising Through Rugby
Our November 6 update of the USA Club Women’s Rugby standings is live! Some regions have already locked in their postseason play, while others are just getting started. Check out the full guide here.
USA Club Rugby Membership Continues to Surge! HSBC Sevens Challenger Spot on the Line at 2024 RAN Sevens Ghana Hosts Rugby Africa Sevens & Challenger Series Qualification, WRU Threats to Women’s Players | WRR 178 2024 Mary Graham All Stars Schedule Announced! World Rugby’s Impact Beyond 2025 unites unions across Africa to advance the women’s game
Our October 30 update of the USA Club Women’s Rugby standings is live! Some regions have already locked in their postseason play, while others are just getting started. Check out the full guide here.
Lauren Kuffel: From High School Varsity Athlete to Rugby National Champion It’s time for another #WRRHighlights reel! We’ve got a long-range score from Frostburg, New Haven dominating the kickoff, Vassar’s standout athleticism, and Texas showing pure power. Ilona Maher Among Top Marketable Athletes, 2025 RWC Schedule Released | WRR 177 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Announces 2025 Head Coaches for Inaugural Season USA Rugby and Premier Rugby Sevens team up for PR7s All-Star Tournament celebrating Olympic Medalists in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 17
Our updated USA Club Women’s Rugby standings are live! Some regions have already locked in their postseason spots, while others are just getting started. Check out the full guide here.
We’ve updated our 2025 Fixtures & Results page with the RWC dates, plus over 80 events already lined up for next year! Olga Niyibizi: From Misfit to Mentor, Finding Belonging in Rugby 2025 Rugby World Cup Pools Announced, Germany’s Strong Start | WRR 176 2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 7s National Championship Hosting August 9th & 10th, 2025 Countdown Begins: Pools Unveiled for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
Our updated USA Club Women’s Rugby standings are live! Some regions have already locked in their postseason spots, while others are just getting started. Check out the full guide here.
Balancing Life, School, and Rugby: How Josie Rogers Does It All Late Bloomer to Rugby Champion: The Lisa Kelly Story USA Club Rugby Sees a Huge Spike in Membership Numbers
The final round of WXV has crowned all three champions, and the last two teams have secured their spots for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, check out the results!
England Reclaims WXV Title and Utrecht Shield, Spain and Samoa Qualify for 2025 Rugby World Cup | WRR 175 Kathleen Riebe: Balancing Teaching, Senate, and Rugby All 16 teams have secured their spot for the 2025 Rugby World Cup
The updated World Rugby Rankings after WXV see England at the top with a record 97.56 points and the Utrecht Shield, while Australia moves to 5th, Scotland drops to 7th, USA slips to 9th, and Fiji falls to 17th.
The USA Club Women’s Rugby is underway! Some leagues have started, others begin soon. Check out our full guide here.
Get Ready: WER’s 2025 Player Declaration Process Kicks Off Breaking Free: Kendall Cunningham’s Journey from Pressure to Passion World Rugby launches first global dedicated girls’ participation programme Rugby Rising Play Breaking Into Rugby Commentary: Your Guide to Success and New Opportunities WXV Final Showdowns Set & Waikato Reclaims Farah Palmer Cup | WRR 174
Samoa’s record 45-17 win over Fiji in WXV 3 propelled them two places up to 15th in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings, while Latvia also climbed to a new high of 40th after their 50-0 victory over Norway. Other notable changes saw the Netherlands drop to 17th and Japan overtake South Africa, with no movement in the top 10 despite England extending their lead over Canada.
A thrilling WXV weekend featured nine matches, and with the final round ahead, champions will be crowned, and the last two teams for the 2025 Rugby World Cup will be decided—check out the updated standings!
Nominations for USA Rugby Senior Club Council 7s Committee Members SD Legion Launches Women’s Team for Rugby Tens Series USA Rugby High Performance Opens Application Window to HS Pathway 2025 Women’s Rugby International Matches & Events Get Ready: WER’s 2025 Player Declaration Process Kicks Off 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – England Get ready for this week’s #WRRHighlights reel! We’ve got more college rugby action with AIC, Bowdoin, Dartmouth, and Sacred Heart tearing it up on the field! Kate Muldoon: Balancing Academics and Athletic Ambitions
After the first round of WXV action, Canada climbed to a record 2nd place, with Ireland moving up to 7th, Italy to 10th, South Africa to 12th, Fiji to 15th, and Samoa to 18th, shaking up the top 20 rankings—who will make the biggest leap in Round 2?
After Round 1 of WXV, Australia leads WXV 2, Spain tops WXV 3, and England holds first in WXV 1, while in the 2025 RWC qualification race, Netherlands and Samoa tied, Spain dominated, Fiji got the job done, and Ireland secured their second-ever win over the Black Ferns.
Check Out the Latest #WRRHighlights Reel! College rugby has been on fire over the last few weeks with incredible tries from AIC, Brown, Princeton, and Quinnipiac! 1st-Year Patriots Cater to First Responders USA Club Rugby is excited to announce the election of David McPhail as the new 15s Competitions Chair Demand for tickets to the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 opening and final matches soars with over 55,000 tickets sold in the presale Final WXV Warm-up Matches & Hong Kong & Thailand Chase Challenger Spot | WRR 172
This weekend’s final WXV 2024 warm-up matches and the Rugby Europe Women’s Conference opener in Romania bring key ranking battles, with Australia, Fiji, the Netherlands, Spain, and more teams facing crucial outcomes that could significantly impact their standings. Learn more.
Get Ready: WER’s 2025 Player Declaration Process Kicks Off USAR SCC – Referee and Laws Representative Thailand Rugby Union Women’s Sevens Head Coach Yohei Shinomiya – I Want The Thailand Women To Be The Top Team In Asia NOLA Gold is hiring for various positions within their MLR Club
This weekend’s final WXV 2024 warm-up matches and the Rugby Europe Women’s Conference opener in Romania bring key ranking battles, with Australia, Fiji, the Netherlands, Spain, and more teams facing crucial outcomes that could significantly impact their standings. Learn more.
2024 Mary Graham All Stars Teams and Competition Details Revealed The Game Changer: Alex Pipkin’s Path from Harvard to Coaching Gray Wolves’ Legacy Cup Triumph and Scotland’s Historic Ranking | WRR 171 Mia Taylor: From Swockey Nights to the Rugby Field
The 2024 WXV kicks off next weekend! The world’s top 16 women’s rugby teams will battle across Vancouver, South Africa, and Dubai from September 27 to October 12, all eyeing the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Learn more.
World Rugby confirmed the appointment of Nicky Ponsford as the international federation’s Director of High Performance following a global process.
Scotland hit a record 5th place, Australia dropped to 6th, and Ireland moved up to 7th in the latest Women’s Rugby Rankings, while the USA and Italy both slipped, with WXV just a week away.
Colorado Gray Wolves Triumph Over All Blues Rugby in 2024 Legacy Cup Finals
Looking ahead to this weekend’s International Women’s Rugby matches, Ireland can rise as high as sixth with a win over Australia, who could drop to fifth if they lose heavily, while Scotland could move up to fifth or drop below the USA depending on their result against Fiji; meanwhile, England can’t improve their rating with a win over New Zealand, but a big win for the Black Ferns would narrow the gap between the teams.
A Champion’s Mindset: How Nic Carroll Brought Martial Arts Discipline to Rugby Jess Dombrowski: Tackling Every Challenge on and off the Field Phoebe Caudill: Building Community Through Rugby Across Continents Hope Cooper: From Volleyball Courts to Rugby Glory Roseline Okpara: A Journey from Brooklyn to Pan African Games with Nigeria Katrina Anderson: From ACL Recovery to WPL Captain Women’s Elite Rugby is looking for passionate Head Coaches to lead teams in Boston, Chicago, Denver, NY, SF Bay Area, and Twin Cities! Be part of their inaugural season. Lina Lomu: Building a Rugby Legacy Beyond the Lomu Name China Tops First Asia Sevens Stop, England, Scotland, and South Africa Victorious | WRR 170 Stay up to date with all the 2024 Women’s Rugby International Matches on our Fixtures & Results page! 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Qualified Teams
Catch up on the weekend results (Sep 6-8), see how they impacted the World Rugby Women’s Rankings, and take a look ahead at next week’s fixtures.
Hong Kong defeated Japan in the semi-finals of the first leg of the Asia 7s in Incheon, marking the first time Japan has missed a final since 2015. China, continuing their unbeaten streak, claimed the title and are on their way to a seventh Asia Sevens crown—their last win coming in 2022. Olivia Benzan-Daniel: Pushing Boundaries On and Off the Rugby Field 2024 WXV: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Sep 27-Oct 12)
Stay up to date with all the 2024 Women’s Rugby International Matches on our Fixtures & Results page!
With the Autumn Internationals starting, key matches this weekend could impact the World Rugby rankings. France can jump to 2nd with a 15+ point win, while Wales could reach 6th, and Scotland risks dropping to 9th with a big loss. Even with a win, Scotland stays 6th.
Justina DeBruzzi: Finding a Home in Rugby After a Life on Ice Lee Bryant: From Multi-Sport Athlete to Match Official Defying Expectations: The Athletic Evolution of Olivia Rogers The Asia Sevens Series returns this weekend with eight women’s teams competing for the title, and with China and Japan already on the HSBC SVNS, it’s a crucial race for a third team to secure a Challenger Series spot. WER President Hammond-Graf Previews Legacy Cup Ilona Maher Takes Over the Internet (again) and WXV Warmup Matches Set for This Weekend | WRR 169
Two-try center Leah Tarpey starred as three unanswered second-half tries secured Leinster a dominant 33-14 final win over Munster, earning them back-to-back Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship titles.
The Relentless Pursuit: Elena Edwards’ 20-Year Rugby Career Elevating Women’s Rugby: The Launch of the WRR Highlights Series Sydney Martichuski: Discovering Rugby and Thriving in the WPL Eve Mango: From College Athlete to Pro Rugby Prospect Running the Distance: Lauren Trout’s Path from Cross Country to Rugby Updated standings for Round 14 of the WPL with CO Gray Wolves and Life West match deemed a forfeit. Stay up to date with all the 2024 Women’s Rugby International Matches on our Fixtures & Results page! Don’t miss your chance to nominate for the USA Rugby Senior Club Council! Nominations close Sep 1, 2024. Balancing Life, Family, and Rugby: The Story of Kaelene Bavery-Lundstrum 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Qualified Teams BBC to Broadcast Women’s Rugby World Cup, Morocco & Turkey Launch XVs Programs | WRR 168
Round 14 of the WPL saw wins by Beantown and All Blues, but the WER Legacy Cup semifinals remain uncertain as the CO Gray Wolves vs Life West match was not played. The league now needs to decide if it’s a postponement, a forfeit by Life West, or a league forfeit. While All Blues are currently in first, the top three spots are still in flux.
Kingspan Stadium will host the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship finals on Saturday, August 31, after Munster and Leinster secured the top two spots.
HSBC SVNS Reveals 2025 Stops, USA Edges Japan in Challenger Series | WRR 167 Transforming Strength: Emily Tunney’s Journey from Weight Loss to Power Balancing Acts: The Dual Life of Jade Greenfield, Rugby Athlete and Nurse Overcoming the Odds: Cassidy Bargell’s Inspiring Journey From Playing to Officiating: Amanda Cox’s Transformation as an Athlete Munster leads the Irish Interpros after 2 rounds Women’s Elite Rugby Expands to New York, San Francisco Bay Area, and Twin Cities for 2025 Inaugural Season From Knoxville to the World Stage: McKenzie Hawkins’ Rugby Journey From Hockey Rinks to Rugby Pitches: Brooke Schraffenberger’s Athletic Odyssey 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Qualified Teams 2024 WXV: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Sep 27-Oct 12) USA Rugby High Performance and USA Youth & High School Rugby Unveil Virtual Pathway Program 2024 Mary Graham All Stars Rugby Tournament Returns to Dallas, TX on December 7-8
In WPL Round 13, New York overtakes All Blues for the top spot. With SFs on Sept 7, the top 4 could still shift. CO Gray Wolves vs. Life West, All Blues vs. Chicago NS while New York is on a bye.
In the final match of the 2024 Japan Challenger Series, the USA edged out a tough Japanese side, moving back up to 7th in the rankings while Japan remains 11th. Japan will face Italy on September 14, and the USA is yet to announce any additional matches before their WXV opener against England on September 20.
Japan and USA will decide the 2024 Japan Challenge Series this weekend, Saturday, August 17.
Beatriz Futuro Muhlbauer using Capgemini programme for good in Brazil From East Palo Alto to the Pitch: Venise Sanft’s Rugby Journey Scion and NAV Make History at USA Club 7s and Japan verses USA Ends in Thrilling Draw | WRR 166 Kicking Forward: Sydney Copeland’s Rugby Journey Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024 and warm-up matches
2024 Japan Challenge Series – Standings
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Scion (Women) and NAV (Men) are your USA Club 7s National Champions! Scion now holds the record for the most championships with four titles, while NAV made history with a three-peat.
Round 12 and 3/4 in the WPL saw CO Gray Wolves defeat Beantown in the only match.
WOMEN PLAY RUGBY Giuliana Campanella using Capgemini programme to continue development Olympic Fever: Welcome to the World of Women’s Rugby in the USA Women’s Elite Rugby Unveils Inaugural Teams and Hosts First Legacy Cup We’ve received several questions about the WPL standings. After consulting with the league, we confirmed the standings! The top four teams are incredibly tight as we start to look at possible semifinals matchup’s in the WER Legacy Cup! Women’s Rugby World Rankings: Japan 🇯🇵 hosts USA 🇺🇸; Japan stays 11th with a win, USA drops to 9th with a draw and 10th with a loss, USA can’t move up from 7th, Japan is secure in 11th. USA Club 7s Nationals and South Africa Premier Division Championship | WRR 165 2024 WXV: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Sep 27-Oct 12) 2024 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Aug 10-11) Against All Odds: Gio Cruz’s Rugby Journey from the Bronx Stay up to date with all the 2024 women’s rugby international matches! Olympic Fever: Welcome to the World of Women’s Rugby in the USA New Zealand’s Back-to-Back Gold and More from Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 | WRR 164 WPL Round 12 saw wins by New York and All Blues, keeping the race at the top tight between these two teams. The semifinals are on September 7, and it’s looking more and more like it will be between the current top four, with final spots to be determined in the next two weeks. 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Qualified Teams Michele Kang Pledges $4 Million to Empower USA Women’s Rugby Sevens Team Philadelphia Rugby is looking for a D1 Head and Assistant Coach 2024 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Aug 10-11) New Zealand won Gold and became the first back-to-back winners of the Olympic 7s Canada secured the Silver Medal at the Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics USA secured the Bronze Medal at the Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics Stay up to date with all the 2024 women’s rugby international matches! Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics – Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (July 28-30) 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – Qualified Teams Record-Breaking Attendance at Paris 2024 Olympics | WRR 163 Round 11 of the WPL saw two 100+ point victories with Life West and Colorado Gray Wolves hitting the centenary mark and New York securing a win, leaving the All Blues still on top but only 1 point ahead of New York and 5 ahead of Colorado Gray Wolves. Canada went undefeated in the first-ever Women’s U20s Transatlantic Quad Series, beating the USA, England, and Wales, while the USA took second after their win against England, based on the number of matches played WXV Fixtures and Iraklis Blues Crowned Greek Champions | WRR 162 In Round 2 of the U20s Transatlantic Quad Series, Wales and Canada recorded wins In Round 10 of the WPL, All Blues, Beantown, and New York recorded wins, with New York moving above the CO Gray Wolves into second place, while Beantown’s win over Life West improved their win column but wasn’t enough to move them up 2024 WXV: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (Sep 27-Oct 12)
With their debut international test win over T&T, Mexico enters the World Rugby Women’s Rankings at number 31. T&T dropped two spots, bumping Belgium and Tonga up. The Black Ferns’ victory over the Wallaroos moved them ahead of Canada, reclaiming the second spot in the top 10.
The Power of Rugby: Traci Young’s Incredible Gift to Mike Tolkin Sweden Wins European Trophy and Mexico’s Historic Victory in RAN Women’s XVs | WRR 161 Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics – Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (July 28-30) USA South clinched their third RAN Women’s XVs Tournament title, going undefeated throughout Canada secured victory in the opening match of the U20s Transatlantic Quad Series, defeating the USA 23-10 In a historic moment, Mexico played their first international test match and triumphed over Trinidad & Tobago, 27-0 Round 9 of the WPL featured wins from the All Blues and New York, keeping the All Blues at the top of the league RAN Confirms Teams and Schedule for 2024 Women’s XVs in Querétaro Stay up to date with all the 2024 women’s rugby international matches! Penn State Rugby is searching for Head Coaches for their Men’s and Women’s programs. Wallaroos Win Big, 6 Nations Women’s U20 Highlights, and Liver Donation Update | WRR 160 Welsh Rugby Hosts First-Ever Women’s U20s Transatlantic Quad Series WXV Competitions and Final RWC Spots | WRR 159 WXV is all set and will be played in late September in Canada, South Africa and Dubai! Wales and Colombia are the latest teams to qualify for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, only two spots left!Wales beat Spain to qualify for WXV 2 while Spain will play in WXV 3 and Brazil beat Colombia to qualify for the 2025 Rugby World Cup Remembering Laurel “Lo” Stender: A Rugby Pioneer Historic Matches Await in WXV and 2025 Rugby World Cup Qualification – June 29 Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics – Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results (July 28-30) China Secures Final Spot for Paris 2024 Olympics | WRR 158 The CO Gray Wolves handed the All Blues their first loss of the WPL season in Round 8, yet the All Blues stay atop the standings by point differential, while New York edged out Life West in a close match and Chicago NS secured their second win of the year China went undefeated at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage Tournament in Monaco from June 21-23, securing the final spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics All Blues, CO Gray Wolves and Life West recorded wins in Round 7 of the WPL Rugby Dreams and Alpine Beginnings: Abby Vogel’s Athletic Odyssey After the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on June 21-23 we will know the full set of teams for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 Squads Announced for Olympic Qualifiers, Japan, Colombia, Canada A and Brazil Win Matches | WRR 157 Wales host first women’s U20s transatlantic quad series The World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on June 21-23 will feature 12 women’s teams competing for the final qualifying spot for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 IRFU Release New Vision And Plan For Rugby In Ireland World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week’s matches in Fiji and Colombia. If Fiji beats Japan, they’ll rise to 14th. Colombia will climb to 26th if they defeat Trinidad and Tobago, who could surpass Portugal with a win From soccer fields to rugby pitches! Shelby Lin’s journey is one of dedication and passion. Discover her inspiring story in our latest “Pioneer of the Pitch” series! Olympic Qualifiers, European Championships, and International Test Matches | WRR 156 The World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on June 21-23 will feature 12 women’s teams competing for the final qualifying spot for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 After the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on June 21-23 we will know the full set of teams for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 In Week 6 of the WPL, CO Gray Wolves toppled undefeated New York, leaving Berkeley as the last unbeaten team. Fiji Qualified for 2025 Rugby World Cup, Fiji, Samoa, and Hong Kong Qualify for WXV, Australia Triumphs at HSBC SVNS Grand Final | WRR 155 The final line-up for HSBC SVNS 2025 is set with China replacing South Africa while Japan, Brazil and Spain maintained their qualification Fijiana climbed to a new all-time high of 15th in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings, while Samoa dropped to 18th and Hong Kong rose to 17th after their respective performances in the Oceania and Asia Rugby Women’s Championships Fiji, Samoa, and Hong Kong qualified for WXV by finishing first and runner-up in the Oceania Championships, and runner-up in the Asia Championships, respectively Japan and Fiji qualified for the 2025 Rugby World Cup through the Asia and Oceania Championships Japan topped the 2024 Asia Championships, qualifying for the 2025 Rugby World Cup and WXV 2, while Hong Kong secured a spot in WXV 3 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/05/28/dc-revolution-rugby-club-seeking-head-coach-for-fall-2024-spring-2025-season/ After 5 rounds, New York continues to lead the WPL 2024 HSBC SVNS Grand Final and Promotion and Relegation Play Off: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 31-Jun 2 Fiji won the Oceania Championships, securing a spot in the 2025 Rugby World Cup and WXV 3, while Samoa also qualified for WXV 3 Fiji won the Oceania Championships, securing a spot in the 2025 Rugby World Cup and WXV 3, while Samoa also qualified for WXV 3 Stranded and Unpaid: Women’s Rugby Faces Ongoing Disrespect The World Rugby Rankings saw major shifts with Canada achieving their highest ranking ever and retaining the Utrecht Shield Fiji and Hong Kong qualified for WXV by finishing first and runner-up in the Oceania Championships. At the conclusion of the Pacific Four Series, Canada has won for the first time in their history After 1 Round of the 2024 Asia Championships, Japan leads Japan defeated Hong Kong and Kazakhstan to win the Asia Championships, they also qualified for WXV 2 and the 2025 Rugby World Cup After 1 round of the Oceania Championships, Fiji leads The Ongoing Struggle: Kenya Lionesses’ Fight for Financial Justice Dribbles to Tackles: Cienna Jordan’s Journey After 4 rounds, New York leads the WPL with four perfect bonus point wins. Berkeley, Life West and CO Gray Wolves are chasing the leaders with plenty of rugby to come! 2024 Asia Championships: Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV 2024 Oceania Championship Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 24-Jun 2 Women’s Rugby Rundown for May 13-19 Canada made history by beating the Black Ferns for the first time ever and winning the 2024 Pacific Four Series. This landmark victory also means they’ll play in WXV 1 at home!
After 3 days of intense action, NOVA takes the Women’s Division 1 title and Tampa Bay Krewe claims the Women’s Division 2 championship at the USA Club XVs Rugby National Championships. Learn more.
2024 USA Club XVs Rugby National Championships – Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 17-19 2024 Challenger Series – Krakow: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 18-19 The Circle of Champions: Tracing the Utrecht Shield’s Journey in Women’s Rugby 2024 US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Major League Rugby Dr ‘Unaloto Sili using scholarship to help drive change in Tonga Megan Neyen: Tackling the Rugby Field and the Seven Seas for Navy Glory 2024 US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Major League Rugby South Africa, Madagascar and Canada qualified for the WXV Canada claimed third place in World Rugby Women’s Rankings South Africa won the 2024 Africa Cup and Madagascar placed second, both qualify for the WXV Canada and New Zealand won matches in the second round of the 2024 Pacific Four Series New York, Life West and Berkeley All Blues recorded wins in Round 3 Unstoppable: The Story of Molly Shamieh Freda Tafuna of Lindenwood University has been named the 2024 MA Sorensen Award winner, as the top female collegiate rugby player in the United States Chelsea Gillespie keen to write new chapter on refereeing return 2024 Africa Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV 2024 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – England
The stage is set for the USA Club D1 and D2 Women’s Rugby Final Four showdowns, and the matchups are fire! Learn more.
Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 22-May 5 2024 WPL: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results Kicking off the WPL season with a bang, New York, CO Grey Wolves, and the Berkeley All Blues all started with impressive wins! England still holds the top spot in the World Rugby Rankings, with Welsh passing Italy and Ireland moving ahead of USA. 2024 Oceania Championship Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 24-Jun 2 2024 Africa Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV 2024 Singapore 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – May 3-5 Canada leads the Pacific Four Series after a 50-7 dismantling of USA in Los Angeles, CA
In WXV 1, we’ve got England, France, and Ireland locked in, while WXV 3 will see Scotland and Italy in action. Also, the Netherlands secured their spot back in March by defeating Colombia 33-11.
2024 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV
The USA Club Women’s Rugby postseason is coming into focus. Learn more.
Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 15-21 Use code ‘YSC’ 10% off tickets to USA vs Canada on April 28 18 Years Strong Sisterhood and Strength: Inside the Story of the Magandaquins Rugby Team After a bonus point win in Sweden on Saturday, Spain retained the women’s Rugby Europe Championship crown and qualified for WXV as a result Women’s Rugby Sevens Summer Events: Road to Paris 2024 Another thrilling weekend of rugby action has unveiled a few more USA Club Women’s Rugby Regional Champions! Get ready because next weekend promises to help us finalize Super Regionals as well. Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 8-14 Netherlands is the first team to qualify for the 2024 WXV! Beyond the Pitch: The Multifaceted Sporting Story of Ember Larson Ireland in danger of dropping out of top 10 in World Rugby Women’s Rankings powered by Capgemini Free State to add spice as South Africa Premier Division kicks off The Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, scheduled for May 4-12 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, will feature teams from South Africa, Madagascar, Cameroon, and Kenya competing for top honors. Natalie Kurtanidze blazing a trail for female leaders in Georgia Vodafone and WRU launch new feature to track impact of the menstrual cycle on concussion New Professional American Women’s Rugby League Announces Formation Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) slated to play inaugural season in 2025 Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 1-8 2024 WPL: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 25-31 Navigating the 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Season: Your Ultimate Guide & Standings Use code ‘YSC’ 10% off tickets to USA vs Canada on April 28 2024 Hong Kong 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Apr 4-7 Wendy was featured on IGR ‘s The Third Half podcast, discussing her rugby journey and endeavors to unite fellow women rugby players via Your Scrumhalf Connection. Walsh University to Adopt Notre Dame College Rugby Programs Forward Pass: Critiquing World Rugby’s Flawed ‘Coaching Women and Girls’ Module Oceania Women in Rugby Network Forum showcases “power of the collective” Navigating the 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Season: Your Ultimate Guide & Standings Interview with Sally Horrox of World Rugby chatting about Pacific Four Series, WXV and 2025 Women’s RWC Qualification “It’s not just about me” – Moana Leilua keen to inspire Pasifika leaders Interview with Sione Fukofuka of USA Rugby Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 18-24 USWRF 1994 Women’s Rugby World Cup Team Sin bin: history and punishment of the first women’s rugby match in Argentina 2024 MA Sorensen Award Nominees – FAN VOTE open until March 31 2023 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results, How to Watch, and Path to WXV Irene Gardner: We need more female coaches Notre Dame College to Shut Down End of Spring Dr. Hali Deters: Unveiling the Journey of a Multifaceted Athlete 🏉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎟️ Enter by March 22 on Instagram @YSCRugby Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 4-10 WPL 2024 Unveiled: Celebrating 15 Years as USA Rugby’s Longest-Running Competition World Rugby announces Gallagher High Performance Academy extension, accelerating the development of female coaches 2024 LA 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Mar 1-3 Cultural and Commercial Sensitivities Join us for a thrilling Pacific Four Series match against Canada on April 28 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, CA Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 26 – Mar 3 2024 LA 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Mar 1-3 Hurricanes investigate Poua over ‘redneck’ haka Get ready for a weekend of thrilling rugby at the HSBC SVNS Series in Carson, California, from March 1-3, and anticipate the growth of women’s rugby in the United States with upcoming events like the LA 2028 Olympics and the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. Los Angeles Rugby Club’s New Women’s Team Leads DII SoCal 2024 RUGBY AMERICAS NORTH MEN’S U19 & SENIOR WOMEN XVS TOURNAMENT SET FOR MEXICO CITY WXV 2024 heads to Canada, South Africa and Dubai as qualification for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 intensifies Australian Government and Rugby Australia announce $14.2 million Pacific partnership Canada to host WXV1 with venues for 2024 set to be confirmed Crystal Kaua talks ‘the impossible task as a head coach’ ahead of Aupiki season Exploring Asia Rugby’s 2024 Competitions Calendar, with a focus on their prominent Women’s Events Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 19-25 Evelyne Kalemera: Pioneering a New Era for Kenya Harlequins Women’s Rugby Pride & Confidence Brewing in Little Rock Rugby Australia announces further women’s Rugby investment 2024 Vancouver 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Feb 23-25BREAKING: 2024 USA Club XVs Rugby National Championships are May 17-19 in Austin, TXBREAKING: 2024 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships are August 9-11 in Madison, WI Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 12-18 WXV: The devil in the detail from Scrum Queens Tempe & the Invigorating Impact of a Tie from The Rugby Breakdown Navigating the 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Season: Your Ultimate Guide – Updated January 16 Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 5-11 Stay up to date with all the 2024 women’s rugby international matches! The Princess Royal hands rugby referee Sara Cox an MBE It’s about more than tries and tackles for Simamkele Namba Germany to return to International Rugby on March 2nd with match against Belgium Italy’s Benetton clinched the inaugural title in the Latin Challenge, a groundbreaking series featuring Italian and Spanish teams The Elite Girls Rugby League (EGRL) is a leading force in high school girls’ rugby Abbie Winchester: From the Basketball Court to the Rugby Pitch USA Rugby’s Senior Club Council is searching for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to join the team! USA Rugby Training & Education reopens Community Judicial Officer Certification and In-Person Training The Wisconsin Women’s Rugby Football Club has a lot to celebrate A Deep Dive into the Combined Women’s and Men’s Guinness Six Nations Dream Team World Rugby Pacific Four Series returns for 2024 Ballet to Brute Force: Natalie Bjorklund’s Unexpected Journey to Rugby Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 22-28 History was made in front of a sell-out crowd at the inaugural HSBC SVNS Perth as Ireland women claimed a first ever SVNS title! Raquel Kochhann to make emotional SVNS return after cancer treatment Memphis Inner City Rugby gets county funds to renovate empty Vance Middle School lot Kanyunyuzi leads all-women match officials in historic Uganda Cup Final Portugal WOMEN’S HONOR DIVISION FINAL: SL BENFICA X SPORTING CP 2023 Perth 7s: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Jan 26-27 Darian Lovelace: A Rugby Journey of Passion, Persistence, and Pioneering Spirit A Try for Change: Fatma El-kindiy and the Rise of Women’s Rugby in Tanzania Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 15-21 Grab your copy of ‘Beyond the Try Line: Navigating Rugby’s Digital Realm’ straight from the 2024 WRCRA Conference. Nile Rapids: Crafting a Uganda Cup Victory Jazamine Gray: From Hoops to Rugby – A Journey of Determination Siteri Rasolea’s journey with Fijiana Drua is a tale of triumph and sacrifice! Acee San Juan determined to make change through Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme The pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on January 26-28 are out Meet the women shaping rugby history in Saudi Arabia Rugby Canada is hiring for various positions in Hospitality, Marketing, Research, and Managers Grab your copy of ‘Beyond the Try Line: Navigating Rugby’s Digital Realm’ straight from the 2024 WRCRA Conference. Navigating the 2023-24 USA Club Women’s Rugby Season: Your Ultimate Guide – Updated January 16 New Haven: Third Time’s a Charm Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 8-14 First women’s Lions team to tour New Zealand in 2027 China claimed victory in Dubai at the 2024 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger. Kenya secured 2nd place, Argentina 3rd, and Uganda 4th. 2024 Challenger Series – Dubai: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Results – Jan 12-14 Will South Africa men’s World Cup win launch a revolution for Springbok Women? Love on the Rugby Field: Wales Stars Jasmine Joyce and Alisha Butchers Tie the Knot Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7 Tavaita Rowati: Pioneering the Future of Women’s Rugby in Fiji Colombia enters new era with Luis Pedro Achard “Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward The Latin Challenge, a unique collaboration between the Italian and Spanish rugby unions, featuring the Iberians, Bennetton Treviso, and Zebre Parma, begins January 7 Stay up to date with all the 2023 women’s rugby international matches! Women’s Rugby Rundown – A Preview of 2024’s Premier Events World Rugby hiring for various positions for the 2025 Rugby World Cup Pittsburgh Forge is searching for General Directors of Rugby who will advance the club through administration, accounting, finance, fundraising and civic leadership.
