WXV

The WXV competition is a thrilling display of the world’s best women’s rugby, with teams battling for top spots and a chance to secure their place in the Rugby World Cup. We’ll cover all the action, results, and updates.

From 3,000 to 81,000+: The Global Women’s Rugby Attendance Archive

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Welcome to the public archive tracking the highest attendance matches on record in women’s rugby test history. We’re proud to host this resource and make it available for fans, researchers, and contributors around the world. Special thanks to Daniel Bamber (@hitchikerspie.bsky.social‬), Stu Farmer (@stu-farmer.bsky.social‬), and @womensrugbydata.bsky.social‬ for their outstanding work collecting and curating these records. We will … Read more

Denver Onyx Repeat as WER Champions, Nagato Blue Angels wins Taiyo Seimei 7s & Scion Claims Club 7s Crown | WRR 258

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 258 for August 3-9. The Denver Onyx made history by claiming back-to-back Women’s Elite Rugby titles. Over in domestic sevens, Scion captured their fifth USA Club 7s National Championship, while Japan’s Nagato Blue Angels … Read more

Blues Retain Crown, WXV Dates Confirmed, and SVNS 1 Rinses and Repeats | WRR 257

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 257 for July 27-August 2. World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global Series format and dates while pulling off a rinse-and-repeat on the 2027 HSBC SVNS circuit. In domestic XVs action, the Blues went back-to-back … Read more

Champions Crowned in Split, Kitakyushu, Kenya, Uganda, Australia & New Zealand in Packed Weekend | WRR 256

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 256 for July 20-26. Ireland conquered the Split 7s leg with an unbeaten run, while Poland secured the overall 2026 Europe Championship Series title by marching into their second consecutive final. Down Under, the … Read more

Red Roses Rule W6N, Tunisia Promoted, & Sevens Champions Crowned | WRR 246

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 246 for May 11-17, 2026. England secured an impressive eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations crown, while Tunisia achieved a flawless promotion to the top tier of the Africa Cup. Over in the sevens … Read more

France & Ireland U21 Glory, Japan’s Asian Reign, and Chicago’s First WER Win | WRR 245

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 245 for May 4–10. Japan secured a seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Championship title, while the Vancouver Thunderbirds solidified their own dynasty with a fifth-straight Premier League crown. We also saw an emotional breakthrough in … Read more

Mwamba’s 5-Peat, Majadahonda Retains the Cup & WER Year 2 Kicks Off | WRR 244

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 244 for April 27 to May 3. It was another big weekend with updates from both the international and domestic landscapes. On the international stage, Japan started their Asia Rugby Championship title defense with … Read more

From Player to Referee to Administrator: Kat Roche’s Unyielding Dedication to Rugby

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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

The Return of Pioneers of the Pitch: Celebrating 60+ Legends and Scouting for More

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The “Pioneers of the Pitch” series has officially relaunched. We have always been dedicated to celebrating the trailblazing athletes who shaped rugby in the USA with unmatched passion, and after a short break, we are back to dive into the stories that define our community. From the foundational legends who started it all to the … Read more

Olympians Blast IOC Policy, Germany Claims European Crown & WXV Global Series Format | WRR 240

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Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 240 for March 30–April 5, 2026. This week is headlined by a group of five high profile Olympians publicly slamming the IOC’s new mandatory genetic testing policy as a violation of human dignity and … Read more