The Evolution of Elite Women’s Rugby: What the New WXV Injury Data Tells Us

The professionalization of women’s rugby is moving at a breakneck pace. As the game gets faster and the athletes get stronger, the data behind player welfare has to keep up. A new study by Colin W. Fuller and Aileen Taylor, recently published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, gives us our first comprehensive look … Read more

Breaking Ground: The Inaugural 2023 WXV Tournament Fixtures Revealed

The inaugural WXV (Women’s XVs) competition is poised to redefine the landscape of international women’s rugby, featuring 18 qualified teams divided into three dynamic tiers. The top tier, WXV 1, consists of teams from the Women’s Six Nations and the World Rugby Pacific Four Series, all of whom earned their spots through stellar performances in … Read more