Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 170 for September 2-8. Hong Kong upset Japan in the semifinals of the first stop of the Asia 7s Series, while China took the title and extended their unbeaten streak. The Red Roses triumphed over France at Kingsholm, Scotland powered past Wales at Hive Stadium, and South Africa dominated the Barbarians in Cape Town. Oceania Rugby suspended PNG Rugby Union after non-compliance with multiple World Rugby directives. Four key matches are on the horizon this weekend, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.
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Women’s Rugby 7s News
International
- 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 [link]
- Argentina in camp ahead of the South American Rugby Women’s Sevens Championship in Lima, Peru on October 26-27 [link]
- Twenty-five athletes were invited to a USA Eagles Women’s Sevens High Performance Camp [link]
Women’s Rugby XVs News
International
- Results from last week:
- England 38 France 19
- The Red Roses secured a commanding 38-19 victory over Les Bleues at Kingsholm Stadium, with over 7,500 fans watching as they ran in six tries—two each from Marlie Packer and Jess Breach, plus scores from Helena Rowland and Lucy Packer, along with eight points from the boot [link]
- Scotland 40 Wales 14
- After a slow start, Scotland kicked into top gear with a flurry of tries to comprehensively beat a stoic Welsh side at Hive Stadium [link]
- Since ending their 12-Test losing streak in April 2023, Scotland has won nine of their last 12 matches, with victories over Italy (twice), Ireland, Spain, South Africa, USA, Japan, and Wales (twice) [link]
- Cunningham tells Wales to ‘ignore score’ after Scotland defeat [link]
- South Africa 59 Barbarians 17
- South Africa orchestrated a dominant 59-17 win over a star-studded Barbarians side at DHL Stadium, running in nine tries to three under the Cape Town sun [link]
- England 38 France 19
- Ireland builds excitement for their 150th Anniversary Test match against Australia, set for Saturday in Belfast, as they prepare to take on the Wallaroos [link]
- 25 payers invited to training camp as Canada prepares to host WXV 1 [link]
- Raymond James becomes an Official Partner of Rugby Canada and Presenting Sponsor of Canada’s U20 Women’s Rugby Team [link]
- Oceania Rugby has suspended PNG Rugby Union after repeated non-compliance with orders from the Regional Association of World Rugby, including missing the first round of the Oceania Rugby Championship earlier this year, following months of dialogue [link]
- In upcoming Fixtures & Results, there are four matches this weekend [link]:
- Sep 14
- Italy vs Japan
- England vs New Zealand
- Scotland vs Fiji
- Ireland vs Australia
- England announced their 35 Red Roses that assembled ahead of their match against the Black Ferns [link]
- We haven’t seen a traveling roster for the Black Ferns yet but they are sharing some videos on Insta [link]
- ‘My mouth is watering’ – Black Ferns wing Tui on England challenge [link]
- Sep 14
Premier & Club
- The defending champion Colorado Gray Wolves will face All Blues in a rematch of the 2023 Final at MacPherson Stadium on September 14 in the Legacy Cup Final [link]
- New York 5 CO Gray Wolves 33
- All Blues 33 Life West 31
- The JJ Stewart Memorial Trophy changed hands once more, while Waikato and Canterbury secured convincing wins, and Counties Manukau Heat remain unbeaten, leading the table after Round 4 of the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup [link]
- Loughborough, along with Exeter and Ealings, hit the ground running in the PWR Up Series [link]
- O2, RFU and Women’s Sport Trust launch the UK’s first-ever wearable report to help tackle the gender awareness gap in rugby [link]
Round 3 of the Arnold Clark Premiership sees Corstorphine remain undefeated at the top, while Hillhead Jordanhill suffered their first loss to Watsonian and Heriot’s narrowly edged past Garioch [link]
Women’s Rugby Features
- Scotland women and the 14 month journey – the Fiji week: “We want to be a clinical team and that is something we pride ourselves on,” says Francesca McGhie [link]
- “I couldn’t be happier,” says cap number 239 Leia Brebner-Holden after her debut [link]
- Germany’s Nora Baltruweit returns to the PWR after recovering from an ACL injury [link]
- ‘Not sure I’ll ever fully heal’: Natasha Hunt seeks Rugby World Cup redemption [link]
- We’re highlighting the stars of the WER Legacy Cup (WPL) in our Pioneer of the Pitch Series ahead of the semifinals on Finals on September 14 [link]:
- Alice Soper highlights the disparity in women’s coaching, noting that women make up only 25% of coaches across FPC, Aupiki, and the Black Ferns [link]
- Jess Bunyard also dug into the disappearance of female coaches in the PWR and more [link]
- ‘That crazy rugby spirit’: US pro league seeks to follow Ilona Maher in raising women’s game [link]
- Bevan honoured to take over Welsh captaincy reins [link]
- Pregnant England coach Sarah Hunter will not travel to WXV [link]
- Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence [link]
- US rugby star Ilona Maher lands TV role on Dancing With the Stars [link]
- Scotland women and the 14 month journey – the Wales week: Reset Rollie off the rollercoaster of 2023/24 and ready and raring to go [link]
- Welcome to this week’s “Humans of RugbyDAO”, Ada Milby, celebrating the passionate individuals who make up our vibrant community [link]
- It’s a massive loss – Heard on Jones injury [link]
- Scotland v Wales: Chloe Rollie seeks proof of sustained progress [link]
- Together Standing Tall is the story of Irish Rugby’s history over 150 years, told by the people at the heart of the teams who have worn the green jersey [link]
- ‘Nerve-wracking’: Patu reflects on Australia A call-up and Samoan homecoming [link]
Women’s Rugby Media
- Check out the highlights from England vs France [link]
- Check out the highlights from Scotland vs Wales [link]
- The Scrum of the Earth Podcast had a Julia and Will on to chat about the upcoming WXV Season [link]
- O2 Inside Line: All In is back with a new season, new challenges, and your favorite rugby show—watch the first full episode [link]
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