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.
from USA Rugby: USA Rugby has made changes to its eligibility regulations for the upcoming competitive season in an effort to define and clarify guidelines for play in all divisions. The complete eligibility rules in effect for the 2011-12 season can be found online at usarugby.org. It is encouraged that all members review these regulations … Read more
The YSC Media Team is excited to announce we are parterning with A Rugby Life and the Colorado Sports Ranch to bring you women’s rugby podcasts. The initial focus of the podcasts will be on the upcoming D1 Playoffs, WPL, D1 and D2 Championships but we will also consider the Women’s National Team and a … Read more
from RugbyMag: Communication. It’s the key to a healthy relationship. This fall season has been soured by poor dialogue from USA Rugby to its member clubs. In this particular situation, it’s the women’s DI clubs that are being affected. As has been the case the last two years, semifinalists have advanced to the championship weekend, … Read more
See all of Koch’s performances here. from USA Rugby: As Caitlin Koch listened to the judge’s feedback on The X-Factor, the new talent showcase on Fox, she was told, “No more rugby,” by notoriously harsh judge, Simon Cowell. Regardless of what the self-aware and abrasive Cowell may want her to do, Saturday will always be … Read more
TRRA is hosting a Level 1 Referee course at St. Thomas High School, in Houston, TX from 9:00 – 5:00 on October 22, 2011. Participants should dress for activity and lunch will be provided. Please go to to register for the course. All course participants must register online prior to the event. Please see pre course … Read more
Keystone is looking for players (any positions/any level of experience) to play in a B-side game this Sunday in Phoenixville, PA around 2 PM against the DC Furies. Please email Rashida Stamps (Keystone co-captain) if interested!
Welcome to the 2011 Emirates Airlines USA Rugby Women’s Div 1 Club Playoffs! The format has changed a bit this year as it is now an Elite 8 Tournament instead of a Round of 12. This change should foster some really competitive games as each region only gets two to three seeds instead of four. … Read more
By Wendy Young, courtesy of YourScrumhalfConnection.com Women’s Premier League – Week 3 Results Berkeley All Blues out run Beantown. DC Furies vs. Keystone postponed due to weather. Surfers outlast Twin City Amazons. New York Women dominate Valkyries. To watch replays of WPL matches, click here. For more information on WPL game times, venues, and team rosters please visit the Stats Portal. … Read more
View the complete 2011 WPL Schedule and Results here. by Marea Blue: Both the San Diego Surfers and the Twin City Amazons entered Week 3 of WPL play in the unique position of being conference leaders and underdogs. Both teams were 2 – 0 going into the weekend, but it’s safe to say that their success … Read more
View the complete 2011 WPL Schedule and Results here. By Kevin Sullivan of Rucking Insurance: Treasure Island, San Francisco – Saturday afternoon, The Berkeley All Blues broke up Beantown 48 to 10 in a match featuring four distinctive squads in two 40 minute halves…Ever wonder if your ex had Quadrophrenia? The two recent National Champions clashed … Read more