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Women’s Rugby 7s News

International

• Olympian and USA Eagle Jillion Potter has been battling cancer for a decade, and as she prepares for upcoming life changes, she’s focused on managing a recurrence while cherishing time with her kids and loved ones—let’s support her journey: [GoFundMe link]
• Tunisia claimed their fourth straight Arab 7s Championship title in dominant fashion, going undefeated and not conceding a single try, sealing it with a 38-0 win over Egypt in the final [link]
• SVNS returns with the Vancouver stop kicking off Friday and wrapping up Sunday, as New Zealand leads the standings with Australia, France, and the USA in pursuit, while Ireland sits on the bubble in eighth and Brazil, China, Fiji, and Spain round out the bottom four [link]

Women’s Rugby XVs News

International

• Glasgow Warriors grabbed their first-ever Celtic Challenge win with a 36-17 victory over Edinburgh, but Wolfhounds still lead the standings with 29 points [link]
• Rugby Canada has made it clear—their goal is to win the 2025 RWC, and as the world’s number two team with a history of toppling giants, they’re within striking distance [link]
• Italy has expanded its centralized contracts to 25 players for 2025, reinforcing its investment in the women’s game ahead of the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup, where the Azzurre will open against France on August 23 at Sandy Park [link]
• Wallaroos named a 46-player contracted squad for 2025, split into four tiers, with all eyes on the Rugby World Cup later this year [link]
• Penina Pasifika has named a 30-player squad for the 2025 season, featuring strong representation from Samoa and Tonga, as they prepare for a four-week tour of Australia facing Super W teams, providing key high-performance opportunities ahead of the Rugby World Cup [link]
  • Defending RWC champions New Zealand are set to defend their title in 2025, joining Australia, Samoa, and Fiji in the tournament [link]
• Zimbabwe Rugby Union president Losson Mtongwiza outlined the country’s 2025 rugby plans, confirming that Zimbabwe’s women’s national team will face Zambia and Botswana alongside the men’s fixtures, while the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup is set for April in Ivory Coast [link]

Premier & Club

• Only one match in the BC Prem as Westshore shut out Castaway 43-0—Vancouver still leads with 20 points, but Westshore now joins them at the top [link]
• Galwegians and Suttonians played to a 15-15 draw, while UL Bohemian shut out Ballincollig 59-0, Blackrock defeated Cooke 26-10, Railway Union overwhelmed Tullow 86-0, and Old Belvedere got past Wicklow 25-12 in Energia AIL Round 14 [link]
• Gloucester-Hartpury secured the top seed and will face Bristol Bears in the PWR semifinals, while Saracens and Harlequins battle for the second spot, with select matches—including a semifinal on March 2 and the final on March 16—broadcast live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, TNT Sports, and The Rugby Network+ [link]
  • Bristol took down Harlequins to stay in the semifinal race, then locked in fourth place after Saracens held off Exeter [link]
  • 6,780 fans turned out for Harlequins vs Bristol, setting a new record for a standalone women’s match at The Stoop [link]
• Iberdrola Rugby is back for the second half of the season, with quarterfinal spots, promotion, and relegation on the line as El Salvador dominated Majadahonda 61-5 to stay unbeaten in Group A, while U. Sevilla cruised past Sant Cugat 39-7, and CRAT Rialta continues its fight to avoid relegation [link]
• Valsugana, Villorba, and Colorno all secured dominant wins in Serie A Elite Round 10, keeping the race for the two championship final spots tight ahead of their showdown next weekend, with the May 10 final set to air on free-to-air Rai channels [link]
• The Bulls Daisies stayed unbeaten with a dominant 69-5 win over the Sharks, while the Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province, and Free State Women also picked up victories as South Africa’s Premier Division hit the halfway mark [link]
• More Super W trial action ahead of the February 28 season kickoff: [link]
  • Western Force 41 Reds 12
  • Waratahs 22 Brumbies 19

Women’s Rugby Features

• Meg Jones: I’m trying to rationalise losing both parents in four months [link]
• Celtic Challenge: Teenage talent Lisa Brown learning all the time and loving life with Edinburgh Rugby [link]
• USA Ones to Watch in 2025: Who might Ilona Maher be competing with? [link]
• Pioneering ref Hollie Davidson reveals men’s Rugby World Cup ambition [link]
• Hollie Davidson receives referee cap [link]
• ‘I’ll prove you wrong’: How Laetitia Royer overcame RWC 2021 heartbreak [link]
• Bianca Silva: Brazil’s warrior captain striving to put Yaras on rugby map [link]

Women’s Rugby Media

• The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby: Scrums, ADHD & the Red Roses with Mackenzie Carson [link]
• Lasting Legacy – Ellie Tromasns, Brython Thunder [link]
• The Power Pod: Top Four Predications with Rachael Burford [link]

Women’s Rugby Rundown Jobs

• Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s Lead Athletic Performance Coach [link]
• Bristol Community Rugby Office [link]