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Double delight for Australia with Bordeaux finale to savour

Spain the only team Promoted from SVNS 2 to 1; Great Britain Drops down to SVNS 2

Australia claimed victory in Bordeaux to crown a vintage World Championship-winning year

Bordeaux 7s – HSBC SVNS World Championship Series Jun 5-7: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Size 4.5 Ball Trial: World Rugby Must Prove This Change Elevates the Game, Not Limits It

TC Gemini Continue to Lead After 4 Rounds of WER Action

Australia Snatches Spain SVNS & the Springboks Rule the Africa Cup | WRR 248

TC Gemini Continue to Lead After 4 Rounds of WER Action

South Africa Claimed their Fifth Consecutive Africa Cup Title

Full Results of the 2026 Africa Cup

Australia Claimed their First Title since Dubai in Valladolid

Australia Takes Over the Top Spot in SVNS but All Eyes on Bottom Four

Valladolid 7s – HSBC SVNS World Championship Series May 29-31: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Mary Swanstrom: Rugby’s Quadruple Threat – Player, Coach, Athletic Trainer, and Educator

El Salvador Retains Crown, RAN Continues & Africa Cup Begins | WRR 247

Maddison Levi Continues Chasing the All Time Leading Try Scoring Record

Mexico Wins their First Match in the RAN Inter-Regional Tournament, Setting up Title Fight with Trinidad & Tobago

Colina Clinic El Salvador retains the Iberdrola League title after defeating Silicius Majadahonda (28-17)

South Africa and Kenya Win Opening Matches of 2026 Africa Cup

UNRANKED TO WORLD NO. 42 as Morocco Explodes Onto World Rugby Rankings

Valladolid 7s – HSBC SVNS World Championship Series May 29-31: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Trinidad & Tobago Wins Opening Round of RAN Inter-Regionals over Jamaica

Red Roses Rule W6N, Tunisia Promoted, & Sevens Champions Crowned | WRR 246

Denver, New York, and TC Gemini Win in Round 4 of WER

England secured their eighth consecutive Guinness Women's Six Nations title and a remarkable fifth successive Grand Slam.

Life University Dominates to win USA Club Rugby Women's Division 1 Title

Life West Captures USA Club Rugby Women's Division 2 Title

2026 Fixtures & Results

Tunisia Wins the Africa Cup Division 1 Championship & is Promoted to the 2027 Africa Cup

Trinidad & Tobago wins Round 1 of RAN Inter-Regional Tournament

Division 1 Bracket set for USA Club National Championships

Division 2 Bracket set for USA Club National Championships

WXV 2026 Fixture Tracker: Every Match, Every Venue, Every Date

2026 RAN XVs Inter-Regional Tournament: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Small Fluctuations in World Rugby Rankings after PAC4 and Round 4 of W6N

France & Ireland U21 Glory, Japan’s Asian Reign, and Chicago’s First WER Win | WRR 245

USA Club National Championships are May 15-17

Bay, Denver & Chicago Win in Round 2 of WER

Tunisia wins Opening Match in Africa Cup Division 1 Over Ivory Coast

England, France, and Ireland win in Round 4 of W6N

2026 Africa Cup & Division 1: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Apr 11-May 17)

France wins W6N U21 Series with Ireland Close in Second and Italy in Third

Vancouver Thunderbirds secured a fifth-straight Gordon Harris Memorial Trophy Championship win with a 38-17 triumph over Westshore

Japan Secure Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2026 Title with Victories Over Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'

Size 4.5 Ball Trial: World Rugby Must Prove This Change Elevates the Game, Not Limits It

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USA Club National Championships are May 15-17

Division 1 Bracket set for USA Club National Championships

Division 2 Bracket set for USA Club National Championships

Mwamba’s 5-Peat, Majadahonda Retains the Cup & WER Year 2 Kicks Off | WRR 244

Boston, TC, and Bay Win on Opening WER Weekend

France, Ireland and Wales Win in Round 2 of Six Nation's W6N U21

Sakura Fifteens Secure Big Win Over Kazakhstan in Round 1 of Asia Championship

Silicius Majadahonda reigns again: champion of the Iberdrola Queen's Cup after defeating Rialta CRAT Coruña

Mwamba Make It Five in a Row, Crowned Kenya Cup Champions

2026 WER: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Watch the USA Club Northern Super Regionals this Weekend!

Watch the USA Club Atlantic Super Regionals this Weekend!

2026 Asia Championships: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

The Unsettled Law and Selective Ban Haunting Women’s Elite Rugby

2026 Women’s Six Nations U21 Series: Fixtures & Results (Apr 18-May 10)

Black Ferns Claim PAC4, Fiji Rules Oceania, and College 7s Champions Crowned | WRR 243

Finn Try Floors Blackrock As UL Bohs Become Three-In-A-Row Champions

CRC 7s National Champions Crowned

Fiji Scores 9 Tries on the Way to Winning 2026 Oceania Championships

New Zealand Wins Back-to-Back PAC4 Titles

New Zealand Wins Back-to-Back PAC4 Titles

The Unsettled Law and Selective Ban Haunting Women’s Elite Rugby

The Compliance Trap: How “Protecting” Women’s Sports is Killing Them

Women’s Rugby’s Padilla Wins MA Sorensen Award as National Player of the Year

2026 MA Sorenson Finalists Announced

USA Club Pacific Super Regional Kicks off Friday, April 24

USA Club Gulf Coast Super Regional Kicks off Saturday, April 25

World Rugby Rankings – International Women’s 15s

New Zealand and USA Victorious in Round 2 of Pacific Four Series

England, France and Ireland Win in Round 3 of Guinness Women's Six Nations

Black Ferns Conquer Hong Kong, Spain Secures Ninth Straight European Title, and the Fight to Save Quinnipiac Rugby | WRR 242

Samoa won Round 2 of Oceania Championship over Tonga

Spain Wins Ninth European Championship

Black Ferns win Hong Kong 7s over Australia

HSBC SVNS World Championship Standings

World Rugby Rankings Show Big Movements After Massive Weekend

2026 Asia Championships: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

France, England, and Wales Win Round 1 of Guinness Women's Six Nations

New Zealand and Canada win Opening Pacific Four Series Matches

HSBC SVNS World Championship Series Hong Kong April 17-19: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

2026 Oceania Championships: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

USA Club Super Regionals are 98% Confirmed!

W6N, PAC4, and Europe Championship Action Plus Historic Firsts in Cambodia, Cyprus, and Greece | WRR 241

From Player to Referee to Administrator: Kat Roche’s Unyielding Dedication to Rugby

Five Competitions Are in Action this Weekend!

New Zealand and Canada win Opening Pacific Four Series Matches

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France, England, and Wales Win Round 1 of Guinness Women's Six Nations

Netherlands and Spain win Round 2 European Championship Matches

France, England, and Wales Win Round 1 of Guinness Women's Six Nations

The Sprint to 8,000: Unlocking the next Booshie gear drop in our 10K March

2026 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

The Unmatched Legacy of Kathleen Flores

The Return of Pioneers of the Pitch: Celebrating 60+ Legends and Scouting for More

2026 WXV Global Series: Schedule, Results, How to Watch (September-October)

The Northern Grind: Mid-America & Rocky Mountain Finals

Niagara Bound? Every Atlantic Postseason Matchup Revealed

Vegas or Bust: San Diego, LA, Fullterton, and Phoenix Battle for Survival

The Path to Austin: Red River, Florida, & Carolinas Finals

Olympians Blast IOC Policy, Germany Claims European Crown & WXV Global Series Format | WRR 240

Daisies make it four in a row in the Pick 'n Pay Super League 1

The 2026 international rugby window kicks off this weekend with a massive lineup of matches across four different competitions and several continents

Union Championship Matchups Set and Semifinal Results | USA Club Women’s Rugby

HSBC SVNS World Championship Series Hong Kong April 17-19: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

2026 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

Brazil Stuns the Sevens World, Wolfhounds Complete Three-Peat, and WRU Chair Steps Down | WRR 239

2026 WXV Global Series: Schedule, Results, How to Watch (September-October)

Argentina, Spain, South Africa, and Brazil Qualify for HSBC SVNS World Championships

Brazil Wins São Paulo and Snags Fourth Sport for HSBC SVNS World Championships

São Paulo SVNS 2 Mar 28-29: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Apr 11-May 17)

USA Club Women’s Rugby: The D2 Mid-Season Check-Up on the Road to Nationals

Mid-America Standings Shift and Rocky Mountain Finals Set | USA Club Women’s Rugby

Philly vs NOVA Undefeated Clash and Atlantic Playoff Shifts | USA Club Women’s Rugby

All Blues Reclaim First and SoCal Semifinals Kick Off | USA Club Women’s Rugby

Gulf Coast Championship Brackets Set and Florida Leaders Clash | USA Club Women’s Rugby

World Rugby Women's Rankings Update: Permutations for Australia & Europe Tests

Argentina Strikes Gold as the Road to SVNS Finals Clears | WRR 238

São Paulo SVNS 2 Mar 28-29: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Argentina, South Africa, and Spain Qualified for HSBC SVNS World Championships

Milestone 1 Unlocked: The 10K March Hits 7,000!

2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Apr 11-May 17)

2026 Women’s Six Nations U21 Series: Fixtures & Results (Apr 18-May 10)

Black Ferns Sweep the Series, SVNS 2 Heating Up in Montevideo, and Rugby Australia’s $150M Pacific Power Play | WRR 237

New Zealand win gold after edging out Australia in extraordinary final

Montevideo SVNS 2 Mar 21-22: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Bill Goren USA Rugby Transgender Policy Interview With Dr. Corinne Votaw

New York SVNS March 14-15: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The Ultimate Women's Rugby Spring Guide: Six Nations, PAC4, and More!

Black Ferns’ Vancouver Dominance and the Inclusive Stand in the USA | WRR 236

HSBC SVNS: New Zealand march on in Vancouver with fourth win in five tournaments

New Zealand Clears Australia by 6 Points in HSBC SVNS Standings

2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Apr 11-May 17)

2026 Women’s Six Nations U21 Series: Fixtures & Results (Apr 18-May 10)

#RugbyForAll Resources

Vancouver SVNS March 7-8: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The Evolution of Elite Women’s Rugby: What the New WXV Injury Data Tells Us

USA Rugby Eligibility Fallout and the WRU’s Legal Standoff | WRR 235

Join The Huddle

USA Rugby Complies With Federal Pressure: New Policy Excludes Trans Women from the Women’s Division

Action Alert: Email Template

2026 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

A $399 Million Economic Juggernaut - 2025 Rugby World Cup

Broadcast records were shattered as the event achieved 147 million global viewing hours - 2025 Rugby World Cup

1.1 billion social media impressions - 2025 Rugby World Cup

330% increase in sponsorship revenues - 2025 Rugby World Cup

4 out of 5 Principal Partners extended their commitment to women’s rugby after the tournament - 2025 Rugby World Cup

Northern Super Regional Preview: USA Club Division 1 Women's Rugby

Gulf Coast Super Regional Preview: USA Club Division 1 Women's Rugby

Atlantic Super Regional Preview: USA Club Division 1 Women's Rugby

Pacific Super Regional Preview: USA Club Division 1 Women's Rugby

2026 MA Sorensen Award Nominees: 17 of the Best College Athletes in the U.S. Nominated

Pacific Super Regional Will Take Place at Silver Bowl Park in Las Vegas, NV

Northern Super Regional Will Be Held at Chicago Blaze Complex

WRU EGM Triggered and WER Partners with The Women’s Sports Network | WRR 234

The Home of WER: Women’s Elite Rugby Lands Major Broadcast Deal with WSN

Argentina Crowned in Nairobi; Valley RFC Clinch HK Title; Pac4 Cities Confirmed | WRR 233

Argentina off to flying start in back-to-back promotion bid

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Malaysia Convincingly Beat the Philippines and Won SEA Women’s XVs Championship 2026

2026 International Women’s Rugby Fixtures & Results

Argentina Leads After First SVNS 2 Stop in Nairobi

OKC defeated Rage 50-12 and BARC delivered a huge 99-0 win over the Spartans.

acksonville secured a massive 73-7 victory over the Hammerheads to hold onto 2nd place while Tampa continues their undefeated season run

West Coast Marines Stay Perfect and Phoenix Dominates the Southwest

Nairobi SVNS 2 Feb 14-15: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

2026 WER: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

2026 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

WER Season 2: Everything We Know for the May 2026 Return

Black Ferns Sevens Rule Perth and Nairobi SVNS 2 Sells Out | WRR 232

HSBC SVNS: New Zealand add Perth title to Dubai and Singapore crowns

New Zealand Cements their Place in First while France and Canada Swap in the SVNS Standings

Life University Unbeaten & Little Rock’s 89-0 Statement | USA Club Women’s Rugby

Life West 98-3 Explosion & SoCal’s Undefeated Race | USA Club Women’s Rugby

Help Us Mark 20 Years: Join the YSC 10K March for Gear and Glory

Perth SVNS Feb 7-8: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Nairobi SVNS 2 Feb 14-15: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

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Black Ferns Sevens Rule Singapore and Yokohama TKM Claim Historic Title | WRR 231

HSBC SVNS Singapore: Black Ferns Sevens overpower rivals Australia to clinch gold

Yokohama TKM sealed their historic championship run with a clinical 21-12 victory over the Artemi Stars at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium

2026 Pacific Four Series: Tournament Schedule, Results and How to Watch

Singapore SVNS Jan 31-Feb 1: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Help Us Mark 20 Years: Join the YSC 10K March for Gear and Glory

SHARCs vs Life: The Battle for Red River & Gulf Coast Updates | USA Club Women’s Rugby

Surfers Shutout Belmont & NorCal’s Big Return | USA Club Women’s Rugby

SVNS 2 Promotion for South Africa & Argentina and Wales Players Threaten Strike | WRR 230

Fijiana successfully defended their crown in the Shangri-La Na Iri women’s division at the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s

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