Dubai primed for RWC Sevens 2009

from ESPN Scrum: With only 50 days to go until Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 kicks off in Dubai, event organisers are confident that the eagerly awaited three-day showpiece will set new standards on and off the pitch. Over 100,000 people packed into the purpose-built ‘The Sevens’ stadium for the IRB Sevens Series event in … Read more

50 days and counting for England Women – The 7s Rugby World Cup

from Rugby Football Union: It’s just 50 days until the 2009 Rugby World Cup 7s kicks-off and England Women start their campaign to be crowned the inaugural Women’s 7 World Cup Champions. England, coached by England 7s greats Simon Amor and Mike Friday, head into the prestigious tournament in Dubai, from March 5th-7th, ranked number … Read more

Women’s National Team Rugby Calendar

I just purchased a copy of the USA Rugby 7’s Women’s National Rugby Team Calendar and I can’t wait for it to arrive! Support the team and buy yours today! Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women’s Rugby Blog. Daily posts about rugby across the world! Read the blog at http://yourscrumhalfconnection.com and follow me on Twitter at … Read more

Merry Christmas from RugbyZone

Looks like MediaZone, which will soon be RugbyZone is upgrading their site. While they are making the changes to their website they are offering free High Definition rugby videos for viewing! Last night I watched Wales vs Australia, and it was awesome! The quality was great, shiny and lovely! Not sure how long it will … Read more

USA Women’s National Team vs Canada Rugby in June 2009

Hot off the Google Alert presses and into my inbox:Credit: PRNewswire via COMTEX Glendale, Colorado’s Infinity Park will play host to rugby matches between the United States and the Canadian Women’s National Rugby Teams in June 2009. The Women’s Development Squad will compete on June 23, 2009 and the National Teams will go head to … Read more

Guam 10’s & 7’s Rugby Tournament

from my inbox and it was added to the YSC Tournament Listing: Season Greetings to all rugby players and supporters, You are invited to the 2009 BUDWEISER 10’s & womens 7s Rugby International Tournament. (True GRIT) We are now firming up teams for this island social tournament and all levels are welcome. This year the … Read more

IRB appoint Women’s Rugby Development Manager

from IRB.com: The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of its first ever Women’s Development Manager. The appointment of Susan Carty, the former President of the IRFU Women’s Rugby Committee, is another significant boost for the growth of the Women’s Game. “One of the key recommendations from the historic 2007 Conference on the Women’s … Read more