2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: A Closer Look at Women’s Qualification

With World Rugby yet to announce official dates and details for the 2025 Sevens Challenger Series, ten teams have already secured their spots through qualification events, aiming for promotion to the elite SVNS competition.  Overview of the 2024 Challenger Series and Women’s Qualifiers The 2024 women’s Challenger Series included 12 national teams competing across tournaments … Read more

South Africa Takes Africa 7s, China Wins Asia 7s & HSBC SVNS 2025 Set | WRR 179

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 179 for November 4-10. South Africa secured another Africa 7s title, booking their place in the World Rugby Challenger Series alongside Kenya and Uganda, while China took top honors in the Asia 7s Series, with Hong Kong and Thailand also qualifying for the Challenger Series. HSBC SVNS 2025 kicks off … Read more

Ghana Hosts Africa 7s & Challenger Series Qualification, WRU Threats to Women’s Players | WRR 178

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 178 for October 28-November 3. Less than a year after an independent review exposed a “toxic” culture, Wales faces renewed scrutiny over contract negotiation failures, reportedly resorting to threats of disciplinary action and even the potential withdrawal of its women’s team from the WXV and 2025 Rugby World Cup. This … Read more

Ilona Maher Among Top Marketable Athletes, 2025 RWC Schedule Released | WRR 177

Welcome to WRR 177 for October 21-27. World Rugby has announced the match schedule for the expanded 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting the stage for the largest event yet with 16 teams. Ilona Maher made waves as the only rugby player ranked among SportPro’s top 10 most marketable athletes of 2024. Argentina defended their South … Read more

2025 Rugby World Cup Pools Announced, Germany’s Strong Start | WRR 176

Welcome to WRR 176 for October 14-20. Pools for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England have been unveiled, with the full schedule set to be released tomorrow. Germany kicked off their European Trophy campaign with a dominant win over Finland, while Sene Naoupu made history as the first Pasifika female CEO of a New … Read more

Breaking Into Rugby Commentary: Your Guide to Success and New Opportunities

Back in 2016, we explored what it takes to become a rugby commentator, offering practical tips for getting started. Eight years later, the rugby landscape has shifted, and so has the art of commentary. With more sophisticated broadcasts and an explosion in women’s rugby, it’s time to revisit and elevate the conversation. Rugby commentary is … Read more

2025 Women’s Rugby International Matches & Events

2025 is here, and we’ve compiled all the announced dates for women’s rugby international matches. Stay up to date with our comprehensive list below, and check back regularly as schedules may shift or new fixtures are added. We’re also tracking Club & Premier competition start dates and Championships as they’re announced. If you notice anything … Read more

Canada’s Rise, Ireland’s Historic Win, and Tight RWC Qualification Race | WRR 173

Welcome to WRR 173 for September 23-29. The first round of WXV action saw Canada climb to a record 2nd place, while Ireland secured a dramatic last-second win over the Black Ferns, marking only their second-ever victory over New Zealand. In WXV 3, World Cup qualification remains incredibly tight, with Spain, despite a bonus-point win, … Read more

Final WXV Warm-up Matches and Hong Kong & Thailand Chase Challenger Spot | WRR 172

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 172 for September 16-22. Wales made history with their first-ever win over the Wallaroos, moving up to 9th in the rankings, while referee Sara Cox officiated her 40th Test match, matching Aimee Barrett-Theron. Romania made a triumphant return to XVs, leaping from 44th to 40th after defeating Bulgaria, while South … Read more

Jess Dombrowski: Tackling Every Challenge on and off the Field

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