At Your Scrumhalf Connection (YSCRugby), our News section is your go-to source for the latest developments in women’s rugby across the globe. Since 2006, we’ve been dedicated to bringing you timely and comprehensive coverage of both international and domestic matches, tournaments and events. From the Rugby World Cup and Olympics to the USA’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) and England’s Allianz Premiership, we cover it all. Stay informed on key matches, tournament outcomes, player highlights, and the stories shaping the future of women’s rugby worldwide.
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has quietly changed its transgender inclusion policy, barring trans women from participating in women’s qualifying matches and championship events. The March 2025 update comes just weeks after NCR reaffirmed its commitment to Title IX compliance and inclusion. In the new policy, NCR states that: “All waivers, whether existing or prospective, for … Read more
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
The HSBC SVNS series heads to Singapore for its final regular-season stop, and New Zealand enters with all the momentum after claiming their second straight gold in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns edged Australia 26-19 in a tense final to extend their lead atop the standings and put themselves in pole position to be crowned … Read more
The US Rugby Foundation has named Anne M. Barry as the new Chair of the Board—marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to lead the 61-year-old organization. Barry, a longtime fixture in the rugby community, previously served as the Foundation’s CFO and Treasurer. She brings over three decades of public service leadership … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 194 for March 24–30. Round 2 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations delivered big moments, with France staying unbeaten thanks to a bonus-point win over Scotland and a rare drop goal from Pauline Bourdon-Sansus, England routing Wales in front of a record crowd, and Ireland earning their first away win … Read more
HSBC SVNS is back after a monthlong break, roaring into its iconic fifth stop: the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS, running March 28–30 at Kai Tak Sports Park. We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the series, and every match from here on out carries weight—with Grand Final dreams and relegation fears hanging in the balance. New … Read more
The final round of the 2025 HSBC Sevens Challenger is set for April 11–12 in Krakow, Poland—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Kenya heads into the qualification round with serious momentum after going back-to-back with wins at both Cape Town stops. The top eight women’s teams—Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, Thailand, Czechia, Poland, and Uganda—had … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 193 for March 17–23. The debut of Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) lit up the USA with history-making matchups, as the Boston Banshees and TC Gemini opened the first-ever women’s professional rugby league with comeback wins and wild endings. Over in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, France held off a determined … Read more
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has secured a major broadcasting deal with DAZN, ensuring that fans around the world can watch every match of the inaugural 2025 season live and on-demand—for free. As the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., WER’s partnership with DAZN is a game-changer, bringing top-tier women’s rugby to a global … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 192 for March 10-16! In troubling news, New Vision reports allegations of sexual harassment by male coaches within Uganda’s national team setup. In a separate blow, the Lady Cranes of Uganda have withdrawn from the penultimate leg of the World Rugby Challenger Series in Poland due to visa issues, raising … Read more