Fiji Rugby’s Ongoing Disrespect for Women’s Rugby: From Neglect to Discrimination

Women’s rugby in Fiji is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. In recent months, players have been left stranded outside airports, forced to fight for basic resources, and now, shockingly, subjected to outright discrimination from the very leadership meant to support them. From Sleeping on Airport Floors to Fighting for Inclusion … Read more

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Unveils Teams, League Structure, and What to Expect in 2025

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has officially announced the names, logos, and branding of its inaugural teams, setting the stage for a groundbreaking 2025 season. We dive into the league’s structure, what makes WER unique, and a closer look at the six teams that will compete in the first U.S. professional women’s rugby league. WER: A … Read more

WER Teams Revealed, Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix wins All Japan & Celtic Challenge Heats Up | WRR 187

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 187 for January 27–February 2. Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) revealed the names, colors, and crests of their six inaugural teams ahead of their March 2025 launch, and Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix secured the All Japan Championship title. Round 6 of the Celtic Challenge saw big wins for the Wolfhounds and Clovers, … Read more

Australia’s Perth Triumph, WRU’s New Leadership, Wolfhounds Top Celtic Challenge | WRR 186

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 186 for January 13-26. Australia captivated a sold-out crowd in Perth with a thrilling 28-26 victory over Olympic champions New Zealand in the HSBC SVNS final, with France securing bronze over Canada. As the action shifts to Vancouver, the next SVNS stop is set for February 21-23. In the Celtic … Read more

The Elevate Women’s Rugby Event Sets the Stage for Strategic Growth in the U.S.

Denver, CO (January 23, 2025) – The Elevate Women’s Rugby event, held January 19-20 in Denver, brought together key stakeholders to advance women’s rugby across all levels in the United States. The event was made possible through the generous support of the US Rugby Foundation and Tittmann Weix following the 2025 Women’s Rugby Coaches and … Read more

Celebrating 50 Years of Rugby in the USA: Honoring the Past, Building the Future

GLENDALE, CO (January 16, 2025) – 2025 marks 50 years since the establishment of the United States Rugby Football Union, half a century from June 1975 when four regional organizations across the country met in Chicago to officially form USA Rugby. As USA Rugby enters a new era internationally and domestically, the organization is excited … Read more

WER Foundational Five Players Set the Tone for March Kickoff

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is taking a monumental step forward as head coaches from the six inaugural teams announce their “Foundational Five” players. These athletes represent the heart of their respective rosters, embodying the skill, culture, and vision that will shape the league’s competitive identity. With the league’s debut set for March, these quintets reflect … Read more

Perth SVNS: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The pools are set for the highly anticipated HSBC SVNS stop in Perth on January 24-26, where defending SVNS champions Australia headline Pool C alongside France, China, and Spain, while Olympic champions New Zealand lead Pool A with Japan, Ireland, and Brazil, and Pool B features Olympic silver and bronze medallists Canada and the USA … Read more

Celtic Challenge Shake-Up, 2025 Europe Format, and Iberdrola Glory for Majadahonda | WRR 185

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 185 for January 6-12. The pools for the third HSBC SVNS stop in Perth are set, with Australia, New Zealand, and the USA leading their groups in a tournament that will see the women’s Cup Final headline the weekend for the first time. Round 4 of the Celtic Challenge brought … Read more