USA Set to Break Attendance Record, HSBC SVNS Grand Final Nears, South Africa Wins, Georgia Debuts | WRR 197

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 197 for April 14-20. This week, we gear up for the 2025 HSBC SVNS Grand Final in Los Angeles on May 3-4 and celebrate the news that Rugby 7s will return to the Olympics at LA28. The USA Women’s Eagles are set to smash the attendance record in Kansas City … Read more

2025 Grand Final & Play-off – Los Angeles May 3-4: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The final stop of the HSBC SVNS 2025 season is here — and all eyes are on Los Angeles. It’s not just the Grand Final at stake: the women’s Play-Off will determine who stays, who goes, and who gets another shot next season. Grand Final Pools The eight top-ranked women’s teams from the SVNS series … Read more

Kenya’s Challenger Crown, Spain Wins 8th Euro Title, W6N Grand Slam Race | WRR 196

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 196 for April 7–13. Kenya made history by winning the HSBC Sevens Challenger Series, while South Africa claimed the final leg in Krakow, with Argentina and Colombia also booking spots in the upcoming SVNS Play-off in Los Angeles—though World Rugby’s ongoing format review has cast uncertainty over promotion. In the … Read more

Rethinking the Rugby SVNS Series Format—But Holding Onto the Vision

In a quiet but significant update last week, World Rugby hinted at a possible overhaul of its SVNS and Challenger Series formats after the current season ends. While these changes might be aimed at tightening budgets and streamlining operations, they raise a critical question: what happens to the teams who fought so hard to earn … Read more

Black Ferns Top SVNS, NCR Policy Reversal Draws Criticism & 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Raises Concerns | WRR 195

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 195 for March 31–April 6. The Black Ferns locked up the SVNS League title after a dominant regular season, capping it with a statement win over Australia in Singapore. Pools for the upcoming SVNS Championship in Los Angeles were confirmed, with the final Challenger spots still up for grabs in … Read more

Singapore SVNS Apr 5-6: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The HSBC SVNS series heads to Singapore for its final regular-season stop, and New Zealand enters with all the momentum after claiming their second straight gold in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns edged Australia 26-19 in a tense final to extend their lead atop the standings and put themselves in pole position to be crowned … Read more

France, England & Ireland win in Round 2 of W6N, SVNS Heats Up with One Stop Left | WRR 194

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 194 for March 24–30. Round 2 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations delivered big moments, with France staying unbeaten thanks to a bonus-point win over Scotland and a rare drop goal from Pauline Bourdon-Sansus, England routing Wales in front of a record crowd, and Ireland earning their first away win … Read more

Hong Kong SVNS Mar 28-30: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

HSBC SVNS is back after a monthlong break, roaring into its iconic fifth stop: the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS, running March 28–30 at Kai Tak Sports Park. We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the series, and every match from here on out carries weight—with Grand Final dreams and relegation fears hanging in the balance. New … Read more

2025 Challenger Series – Krakow Apr 11-12: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The final round of the 2025 HSBC Sevens Challenger is set for April 11–12 in Krakow, Poland—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Kenya heads into the qualification round with serious momentum after going back-to-back with wins at both Cape Town stops. The top eight women’s teams—Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Thailand, Czechia, Poland, and Uganda—had … Read more

2025 Challenger Series – Cape Town Mar 7-8: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The second round of the HSBC Sevens Challenger is set for March 7-8 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, which also hosted the first round. Kenya claimed the opening title, with their women edging South Africa 19-15 in the semi-finals before defeating Argentina in the final. South Africa secured third place, while Colombia … Read more