Wendy Young 
Spain Takes a Historic Step: First-Ever Player Contracts for Las Leonas For the first time in history, Spain is offering financial support to its women’s national rugby team, Las Leonas, through six-month bursaries. With the 2025 Rugby World Cup on the horizon, the Real Federación Española de Rugby (RFER) has introduced a financial support system … Read more
The 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations is set to kick off on March 22, marking another milestone year for the tournament as England aims for their seventh consecutive title, while Wales looks to avoid another Wooden Spoon finish after placing last in 2024. The excitement for this year’s Championship was evident at the official launch, … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 191 for March 2-9. Kenya went back-to-back at the HSBC Sevens Challenger, securing another title as the top eight teams booked their spots for the next round in Krakow on April 11-12, while Fiji named Richard Walker as the new head coach of the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s. The Wolfhounds … Read more
The second round of the HSBC Sevens Challenger is set for March 7-8 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, which also hosted the first round. Kenya claimed the opening title, with their women edging South Africa 19-15 in the semi-finals before defeating Argentina in the final. South Africa secured third place, while Colombia … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 190 for February 17–March 1! Kenya kicked off the Challenger Series with a statement win over Argentina, setting up a back-to-back weekend in Cape Town. At Vancouver SVNS, the Black Ferns dominated the tournament, capping it off with a crushing win over Fiji in the final to claim their 39th … Read more
Another Legal Challenge for USA Rugby: NCR Files Lawsuit Alleging Defamation, Fraud, and Interference The governance battles within U.S. rugby have escalated. National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has officially filed a lawsuit against USA Rugby and its Director of Training & Education, Jamie McGregor. The case, lodged in the United States District Court for the Western … Read more
The HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 is set to kick off in Cape Town, South Africa, with Athlone Stadium hosting the first two rounds of the competition on March 1-2 and March 7-8. The tournament will bring together 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams, all of whom earned their place through regional qualification, representing all six … Read more
The wait is over—Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., has officially released its full schedule, venues, and rosters ahead of the league’s inaugural season, set to kick off in March. With six teams, a 13-week season, and matches played in community-driven stadiums across the country, WER is ready … Read more
After more than a month off, SVNS is back, and it’s a big one—Vancouver is celebrating its 10th anniversary at BC Place! The action kicks off on Friday, February 21, and wraps up on Sunday, February 23, with a champion crowned and crucial standings points on the line. This marks the fourth stop on the … Read more
Jillion Potter has never backed down from a challenge. Whether it was captaining the USA Olympic Rugby Sevens team, battling her way back to the pitch after a broken neck, or taking on stage 3 Synovial Sarcoma, Jill has always met adversity with the same unrelenting determination. And now, she’s facing another fight—one that her … Read more