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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.

Ireland Women’s Training Squad Announced – Six Nations 2012

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from Irish Rugby: Ireland Women’s head coach Philip Doyle has named an extended squad of 44 players for autumn training, as preparations begin for next year’s Six Nations campaign. The players have been chosen from clubs and provinces around the country along with a number of Exile players.They will now begin a 10-week strength and … Read more

RUGBY Q&A: PHAIDRA KNIGHT INTERVIEWS EAGLE KATIE DOWTY

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from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Eagle Katie Dowty. PK: First off Katie, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share a bit of yourself with the world. Katie: No problem! I’m still on … Read more

Canada win first IRB Women’s Sevens Cup

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To see the pools and full results from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational Tournament), go here. Match Video from IRB.com: Canada’s women produced a display full of pace, power and commitment to beat England 26-7 and claim the first IRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup in Dubai. The eight-team tournament, played alongside the men’s at the second round of the … Read more

Rugby South Carolina Proudly Presents the 2012 Southern Scrum – March 17th and 18th, 2012 – Pittman Park, Greenville, SC

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Rugby South Carolina would like to invite you to the 2012 Southern Scrum Youth Rugby Tournament.  This will be one of the premier youth rugby events of the 2012 season.  Entry fee for this event will be $300.00. Limited slots are available for Boys High School Girls High School Boys U19 Boys U14 Leigh Knotts … Read more

What U.S. plays: Softball, football, hockey, baseball down over decade, Rugby UP

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from USA Today: In terms of sports Americans play, wrestling, softball, football, hockey and baseball are long-term losers. The latest authoritative Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association annual report on U.S. sports participation, based on about 15,000 individual surveys and 24,000 households surveys, found that about 2.1 million Americans say they competed in wrestling last year — … Read more

USA Women Snag Fourth Place in Dubai 7s

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See all the scores from Dubai 7s (including the Women’s Invitational) here. Match Video Highlights from USA Rugby: DUBAI, U.A.E – The USA Women’s Eagle Sevens team claimed fourth place in the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, with an overall record of 2-3.  The tournament marked the start of the first-everIRB Women’s Sevens Challenge Cup. The … Read more

WPL Challenge Match Results and Match [VIDEO]

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Minnesota and Glendale descended down on Austin yesterday in perhaps the worst rain storm in nine months. Ok, its the only significant rainstorm we have had since the drought started in early spring…and it was a doozy. Luckily there was no lightening so the match was not delayed, and kicked off on time. Minnesota started … Read more