At Your Scrumhalf Connection (YSCRugby), our News section is your go-to source for the latest developments in women’s rugby across the globe. Since 2006, we’ve been dedicated to bringing you timely and comprehensive coverage of both international and domestic matches, tournaments and events. From the Rugby World Cup and Olympics to the USA’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) and England’s Allianz Premiership, we cover it all. Stay informed on key matches, tournament outcomes, player highlights, and the stories shaping the future of women’s rugby worldwide.
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 267 for October 5-11. Argentina won the Sudamericano 7s, and the Kenya’s Lionesses won Safari 7s. In XVs, it was a quiet week for Tests and the World Rugby rankings held steady, but the … Read more
The 2026 LIT Florida International Sevens is shaping up to be a massive moment for sevens rugby on U.S. soil. Set for Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, November 28, at the Premier Sports Campus in Bradenton, Florida, the tournament’s second edition is doing far more than just staging a day of rugby. It is actively cementing … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 266 for September 28-October 4. Japan beat defending champions China to win the Asian Games, while South Africa’s TUKS took the title at the Africa 7s. In the XVs, Ireland beat Japan, and the … Read more
If you are a women’s sports fan, you already know the frustration: mainstream sports apps relegate women’s leagues to secondary tabs, broken search bars, or ignore them altogether. That is why SheScores was built. It is a dedicated scores and schedules app created specifically to give women’s athletics the spotlight they deserve. Instead of digging … Read more
The University of New Haven is seeking a GA for the fall of 2027. We are a varsity DI women’s program located in West Haven CT. The GA must be enrolled full time, tuition is fully covered and there is a small yearly stipend. All interested candidates should email coach Emily Record erecord@newhaven.edu Overview: The … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 265 for September 21-27. Pacific Current capped the inaugural Ultimate Sevens season with Grand Final glory in London, while Argentina’s Yaguaretés claimed South American Games gold. Fijiana lifted the first-ever WXV Global Series Challenger … Read more
We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 264 for September 14-20. Pacific Current captured the Ultimate Sevens title in Biarritz while Argentina and Colombia made power moves in South American Games pool play. Across the 15s landscape, the WXV Global Series … Read more
When we last covered World Rugby’s bespoke equipment initiative in November 2025 (“Size 4.5 Ball Trial: World Rugby Must Prove This Change Elevates the Game, Not Limits It”), we questioned whether introducing gender-specific ball variations was a scientific necessity or an unsupported change that risks limiting elite athletes [1]. As the 2026 WXV Global Series … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 263 for September 7-13. The Red Roses extended their historic winning streak to 39 matches after overcoming a half-time deficit against Australia, while Mwamba secured the Kenya National 7s Circuit crown, and the Atlantic … Read more
