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

The 2035 Rugby World Cup Must Reflect the Game’s Values — Not Betray Them

As reports surface about a joint bid from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, the rugby community finds itself at a familiar crossroads — one that forces us to weigh the promise of new markets against the principles we claim to uphold. The potential for a Middle East-hosted … Read more

Las Leonas Secure Contracts for the First Time Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2025

Spain Takes a Historic Step: First-Ever Player Contracts for Las Leonas For the first time in history, Spain is offering financial support to its women’s national rugby team, Las Leonas, through six-month bursaries. With the 2025 Rugby World Cup on the horizon, the Real Federación Española de Rugby (RFER) has introduced a financial support system … Read more

2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Mar 22-Apr 26)

The 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations is set to kick off on March 22, marking another milestone year for the tournament as England aims for their seventh consecutive title, while Wales looks to avoid another Wooden Spoon finish after placing last in 2024. The excitement for this year’s Championship was evident at the official launch, … Read more

2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The stage is set for the largest celebration of rugby as World Rugby announces the match schedule for the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Expanded to feature 16 teams—four more than the last edition—this tournament is set to be the biggest of its kind, promising six weekends of thrilling rugby action, family-friendly fan experiences, and unforgettable … Read more

England Reclaims WXV Title and Utrecht Shield, Spain and Samoa Qualify for 2025 Rugby World Cup | WRR 175

Welcome to WRR 175 for October 7-13. WXV wrapped up with England retaining their WXV 1 title and reclaiming the Utrecht Shield after a win over Canada. France fell to New Zealand, while Spain secured the WXV 3 title and their place in the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a hard-fought win against Fiji. Australia … Read more

WXV Final Showdowns Set & Waikato Reclaims Farah Palmer Cup | WRR 174

Welcome to WRR 174 for September 30 to October 6. Women’s Rugby Rundown Video Never miss one of our episodes! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube or Patreon and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms. [EMBED] Watch the HSBC SVNS, Six Nations, and more rugby action on Peacock for just $7.99/month! *Excludes current Premium and Premium Plus … 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