Guam Gunning to Make an Impact at the East Asian Rugby Games in Honk Kong this Weekend

from Scrumqueens: This weekend four Asian women’s rugby nations will contest for the title of 7s champions at the East Asian Games in Hong Kong. Guam, one of the four teams alongside China, Japan and Hong Kong will be firm underdogs but head coach Willie Heteraka said his side will be proud and committed. The … Read more

Strong Interest to Host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013

from USA Rugby: DUBLIN, Ireland – The International Rugby Board has confirmed that eight Unions have expressed a formal interest to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Russia, Scotland and USA all submitted their interest to tender for the global showcase tournament by the deadline on October 30. The … Read more

Bahamas Women Ready for Mexican Debuts at NACRA 7s Tournament

from ScrumQueens: This weekend’s NACRA 7s tournament in Mexico City will see a first ever outing for the Bahamas women’s rugby team. Twelve players will represent the Bahamas at the event organised by the North America Caribbean Rugby Association where they will play against the women’s sides of St Lucia, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and … Read more

U.S. Women’s Sevens Team Camp Coincides with Olympic Vote

U.S. Women’s Sevens Team Camp Coincides with Olympic Vote BOULDER, Colo. – The USA Women’s National Sevens Team is set to assemble at the National Training Center in Clermont, Fla., on Friday, October 9, in an effort to develop the players into world class competitors. Coincidently, that is the same day, the International Olympic Committee … Read more

WPL Spotlight: Coaches and Player Interviews for the Minnesota Valkyries

This next piece is part of our series of spotlights that are being done so that we can all gain a bit more insight into each teams respective coaching staff and key players. Read below for more info on the Minnesota Valkyries! Coaches Interview: Barb Fugate Martha Daines Jane Tierney YSC: What team do you … Read more

NEW RUGBY WEBSITE LAUNCHED – www.scrumqueens.com

YSC is excited that a new website covering the International Women’s Rugby game has launched! YSC will be partnering with ScrumQueens often and I look forward to the collaboration! A new women’s rugby website covering the international game has been launched. The site – www.scrumqueens.com – will cover the international women’s game at both 15 … Read more