Finland and Latvia Earn Promotion as Matthew Smith Resigns from RFU Over Misogynistic Comments | WRR 250

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 250 for June 8-14. Finland captured the Europe 7s Conference title in Andorra, dominating Latvia in the final as both squads secured promotion to the 2027 Trophy Series. Off the pitch, RFU council member … Read more

Australia Rules 7s World Championships, Mexico Wins Back-to-Back XVs & Quinnipiac Fights Back | WRR 249

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 249 for June 1 to 7. Australia officially rules the 7s world after capturing Bordeaux and the overall HSBC SVNS world title back-to-back, while Mexico hit a highest-ever ranking after winning  RAN XVs and … Read more

Bordeaux 7s – HSBC SVNS World Championship Series Jun 5-7: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

With a thrilling weekend in Valladolid officially in the books, the pinnacle of the rugby sevens calendar has arrived. The 12-team women’s field now heads to the Stade Atlantique for the Bordeaux Sevens on June 5-7, the final stop of the three-city World Championship series. After a tournament in Spain that further sharpened the competitive … Read more

Australia Snatches Spain SVNS & the Springboks Rule the Africa Cup | WRR 248

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 248 for May 25-31, 2026. On the international 7s circuit, a determined Australian squad overcame late roster adjustments to secure a thrilling tournament victory in Spain, with all eyes on the final stop of … Read more

El Salvador Retains Crown, RAN Continues & Africa Cup Begins | WRR 247

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 247 for May 18-24. This week, we are previewing the return of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Valladolid, Spain, alongside an electrifying individual try-scoring record watch. Over in 15s, the Africa Cup … Read more

Red Roses Rule W6N, Tunisia Promoted, & Sevens Champions Crowned | WRR 246

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 246 for May 11-17, 2026. England secured an impressive eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations crown, while Tunisia achieved a flawless promotion to the top tier of the Africa Cup. Over in the sevens … Read more

Valladolid 7s – HSBC SVNS World Championship Series May 29-31: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

With the historic 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong Sevens now in the rearview mirror, the focus of the rugby world shifts entirely to Spain. The 12-team women’s field is preparing for the Valladolid leg on May 29-31, where the stakes of the World Championship series will reach a is set to boil over. With … Read more

France & Ireland U21 Glory, Japan’s Asian Reign, and Chicago’s First WER Win | WRR 245

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 245 for May 4–10. Japan secured a seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Championship title, while the Vancouver Thunderbirds solidified their own dynasty with a fifth-straight Premier League crown. We also saw an emotional breakthrough in … Read more

Black Ferns Claim PAC4, Fiji Rules Oceania, and College 7s Champions Crowned | WRR 243

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. We open this week with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back Pacific Four titles and Fiji continuing their absolute reign with a third consecutive … Read more

The Compliance Trap: How “Protecting” Women’s Sports is Killing Them

The official narrative for 2026 is that women’s sports are being saved. From the halls of the White House to the headquarters of national governing bodies, the rhetoric pulses with a sudden concern for the safety, fairness, and dignity of female athletes. But on the ground at places like UC Berkeley and Quinnipiac, that protection … Read more