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.
Since this is my favorite male rugger, I had to include him!——found via Google Alerts Wilkinson is sore but happy after comebackBy John WesterbyNewcastle Falcons 32 Sale Sharks 21 Jonny Wilkinson (GETTY) AS THE referee blew for full time at a sunny Kingston Park yesterday, Jonny Wilkinson stood hunched over, his hands resting on his … Read more
From an anonymous poster: The first half of this match saw the Menagerie’s ‘A’ side pitted against most of the Jazz’s new more inexperienced players. The Menagerie jumped out to a 14 – 5 lead at the half. In the second half the Jazz put many of their experienced players in while the Menagerie played … Read more
QuarterfinalsMen’s DIWyoming 29 Oklahoma 16Truman State 38 LSU 5Colorado 78 Texas 13Colorado State 17 Texas A&M 10 Women’s DIColorado 5 Oklahoma 10Texas A&M 7 UNC 10Air Force 29 Truman State 5New Mexico 29 Wayne State 15 Mens’ DIIAngelo State 29 Regis 12Texas Tech 33 Wayne State 0Northern Colorado 72 New Mexico State 15Missouri 35 Northeastern … Read more
KC Jazz played Minneapolis Menagerie this weekend…send me scores! They also played the Chicago Women’s Rugby Club on April 1, 2006…couldn’t find any results. Heard a rumor that ya’all might be attending Best of the West…is that right? Let me know! Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women’s Rugby Blog. Daily posts about rugby across the world! … Read more
Still waiting for the official score of the game, but sounds like it was a great test for Austin as they work to move up in the national rankings. On April 22, 2006 the Valks are hosting Best of the West with 12 teams already confirmed. They are: Valkyries A (possibly B), Austin, TXHarlequin Olde … Read more
OU Women’s Rugby Takes 2nd in West Championships (April 7-9, 2006) Norman, Okla. – The OU Women’s Rugby team is riding high after this weekend’s stellar 2-1 performance and claiming 2nd place in the Western Collegiate Championships Women’s Division 1 finals held in Norman. The Roses defeated the University of Colorado 10-5 on Saturday morning … Read more
Valks Lay Down Gauntlet to ‘Lanta By Alex Goff April 7, 2006 – The Austin Valkyries women’s club will face the Atlanta Harlequins this weekend in a friendly, but to consider this a game of little consequence would be foolish, as Austin is hot on the trail of proving themselves a national contender. The Harlequins … Read more
You all have probably figured out I am from Oklahoma…and I have to do a bit of bragging here! The University of Oklahoma is proudly hosting a 24 team tournament this weekend in Norman, OK.As we meet the demands of the West (lengthy list!) we have realized how much this costs to run a tournament. … Read more
St. Louis Sabres- Sabres took first place beating the Lady Bombers in the championship match 37-0. Congrats! ——Sarah sent this to me! Thanks! Truman State In true rugby fashion, the tournament in St. Louis was changed last minute forcing the Bullets into three matches on Saturday two of which were against club teams. The first … Read more
Women’s Inaugural Match, 87-0 Saturday, March 04, 2006 In what was a historical day for the St. Louis Bomber Rugby Football Club, the inaugural Bomber women’s side took the pitch for their first match ever… and what a match it was as the Bombers notched their first win 87-0. Some early opportunities by the Bombers … Read more