We’re all wondering when rugby can safely return. We decided to check in with all GU and Associate GU’s to see where they are in returning to play. We will update this post monthly or more frequently if necessary. If you have any insight, please send an email to wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com. Women’s Premier League (WPL) The … Read more
USA Youth and High School Rugby (USAY&HSR), the National Governing Body of youth and high school rugby in the U.S. as designated by USA Rugby, is starting the Application Process for seating volunteer National Committee positions. This is a great undertaking and each Application Announcement will be accessible via this website and social media feeds. The following … Read more
We’ve got a limited run of YSCRugby #wrugby masks for sale! Only 20 masks, so get one before they run out. We partnered with Rugby Ninja to make these, if interested in custom masks for your team or business reach out at http://rugbyninja.com/contact-us/. $20 each Your support means we can continue to run this website … Read more
Under the Posts – Women’s Rugby News for Jan 4-10 starts with breaking news from Scrum Queens that the women’s Six Nations could be postponed. This further further complicates scheduling for the remaining 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifiers and the 2021 Rugby World Cup event itself. England suspends all community rugby (again) excluding their elite … Read more
Under the Posts – Dec 28-Jan 3 begins with Outsports labeling World Rugby their ‘Asshole of the Year’, Scotland confirms Easson as their head coach, Great Britain has secured funding for their 7s teams, both Premier 15s matches are postponed, Oceania begins accepting applications for their 2021 World Rugby Women’s Leadership Development Scholarship, 12 player … Read more
We really want to say something nice about the year that was 2020. But there isn’t much to say so we’ll just sum it up as a crapstorm. At publication of this article, 1.85 million lives have been lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic and life has been forever altered. Rugby ceased around the world … Read more
Under the Posts – Dec 7-27 covers 20 days as we took some time off to relax and recharge ourselves. OK, so let’s get caught up! We’re starting off with the revelations from current and retired players about their battles with dementia, diminished cognitive ability and brain damage after suffering concussions while playing rugby. World … Read more
Under the Posts – Nov 30-Dec 6 begins with the Women’s Rugby World Cup returning to 16 teams in 2025, Hong Kong suspends rugby, USA Stars vs Stripes 7s, Spain XVs play an All Star match, Round 7 of Allianz Premier 15s, 11 player features and 6 media. Video Summary Weekly Women’s Rugby News Test … Read more
Under the Posts – Nov 16-29 is bigger this week as we’ve expanded it to cover two weeks due to the US Thanksgiving Holiday. It was a big two weeks and we’re starting with the draw for the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Then we look at Wales announcing a new XV head coach, Burkina Faso, … Read more
Under the Posts – Nov 9-15 looks at the cancelled Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Championships, Samoa defeated Tonga 40-0 to advance to the final qualifications for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, South America hosts Valentin 7s, England defeats France, the Black Ferns beat the NZ Barbarians, Round 5 of Allianz Premier, USA announces … Read more