Author: Alex Dudley The inclusion of rugby sevens in the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 raised a few eyebrows, but in hindsight, it has taken the sport to a new stratosphere. The 92-year absence of the sport in the Olympics was finally ended when it was included for the global showpiece event three years ago, … Read more
We’ve been watching every match of the Women’s Soccer World Cup but that doesn’t mean that the rugby news has stopped! This week we’re covering the last stop of the HSBC Sevens Series, Biarritz 7s, more on the USA’s Super Series, the TRU Women’s Rugby All Star Challenge and lots of news out of Asia … Read more
The final stop of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series 2019 takes place this weekend at Biarritz, France. After a thrilling penultimate tournament in Langford last month, the series title is still up for grabs and three teams are still to confirm their place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games alongside host nation Japan … Read more
The year is almost half over and there is still so much women’s rugby happening! This week we’re highlighting the last HSBC Sevens Series stop, Biarritz 7s as well as England’s win over the Barbarians, USA Rugby names their Club 15s Champions and more on World Rugby’s #Tryandstopus campaign. Keep reading for all the details: … Read more
The last week of May held lots of women’s rugby news including USA Rugby College 7s, USA Rugby Club 15s, World Rugby’s Unstoppable campaign, England hosts the Barbarians and Wales announces a doubleheader against the Barbarians. Keep reading for all the details: World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Autumn Internationals’ Wales confirms … Read more
Last month Strathcona Girls High School Under 18s Rugby Team spent nine glorious days on a rugby tour to Ireland. The team from Alberta are a major player in Canadian High School Rugby and we were delighted to look after them during their Irish rugby tour. “The girls had an amazing time and I’ve heard … Read more
Sean Horan, an incredibly talented and successful coach former coach for New Zealand in HSBC World Rugby Women’s Seven Series, has just begun his new role as coach for China and seems enthusiastic about the future of the team. He is currently working on a new strategy through his recent new programme, in hopes of … Read more
Another big week full of women’s rugby news, the big hits this week is more concrete details on the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers, teams are preparing for the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series, USA Rugby announces the College 7s and Club 15s National Championship teams and lots of other new! Keep reading for … Read more
ARPTC set off for Ireland on April 28, 2019. The Ireland Tour marked the very first international touring experience for the American Rugby Pro Training Center. Although now steeped in nation-wide rugby competition, ARPTC has sought to expand its rugby reach over the past year to international opportunities. Offering elite level training experiences for athletes … Read more
The US celebrated Mother’s Day and the rugby was flowing! We’re highlighting the USA Western & Eastern Club Championships, more award ceremonies, Lindsey Peat speaks to Israel Folau, French Elite Championship, Welsh Super Cup Final, and New Zealand takes Langford 7s. For more women’s rugby news, keep reading: The World Rugby Museum shared an amazing … Read more