Get ready for the ultimate sprint through the latest and greatest in women’s rugby with the “Women’s Rugby Rundown”! It’s not just news; it’s your weekly dose of all things awesome in the world of women’s rugby, served up in bite-sized, engaging nuggets. We’re on a mission to keep you in the loop without taking up your precious time. Expect top stories, updates, and events delivered with a dash of fun. If you’re a fan of women’s rugby and love a good time, join the ride!
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 170 for September 2-8. Hong Kong upset Japan in the semifinals of the first stop of the Asia 7s Series, while China took the title and extended their unbeaten streak. The Red Roses triumphed over France at Kingsholm, Scotland powered past Wales at Hive Stadium, and South Africa dominated the … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 169 for August 26-September 1. Olympic star Ilona Maher took the internet by storm (again) as she was revealed as the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model for September. The Asia Sevens Series kicks off this weekend, with eight women’s teams battling for the title and a spot in the Challenger Series. … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 168 for August 19-25. Kingspan Stadium is set to host the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship finals on August 31, with Munster and Leinster securing the top spots. The BBC has been appointed as the UK rights holder for Rugby World Cup 2025, promising extensive free-to-air coverage and digital programming. Morocco … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 167 for August 12-18. The HSBC SVNS announced the first five events of the 2024-2025 Series, with stops in Dubai, Cape Town, Perth, Vancouver, and Hong Kong. Japan’s Women’s Sevens team has a new head coach, Yuka Kanematsu. The USA edged Japan in the final match of the 2024 Japan … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 166 for August 5-11. Scion women and NAV men clinched the USA Club 7s National Championships. Dubai announced their HSBC SVNS stop for November 29-December 1, likely the first in the Series, and Perth confirmed theirs for January 24-26. PR 7s launched the Locals Academy, the first PR7sRise team for … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 165 for July 29-August 4. If you missed WRR 164 from yesterday, where we covered the Paris 2024 Olympics, make sure to go back and watch that. In this episode, we’ve got all the details on the USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships happening this weekend. With many new fans … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 164, covering the Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024! New Zealand claimed Gold, Canada took Silver, and the USA earned Bronze. The Black Ferns made history with back-to-back Gold medals, while Canada celebrated a historic Silver, and a last-gasp try by Alex Spiff secured the USA’s second-ever Olympic medal. Shocking everyone, … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 163 for July 22-28. The Women’s Rugby Sevens Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, with Medal Quarterfinals coming up later today. Day 1 shattered the record for women’s rugby attendance as 66,000 fans packed Stade de France. China pulled off one of the biggest upsets by defeating the Tokyo … Read more
Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 162 for July 15-21. After a decade-long hiatus, Greece held its 7s Championships for the first time in 10 years with the Iraklis Blues crowned as the Champions. In the second round of the U20s Transatlantic Quad Series, Wales and Canada recorded wins. The WXV fixtures have been released, with … Read more
Welcome to WRR 161 for July 8-14. Sweden won the European Trophy Series and will be promoted to the Championship with Georgia next season. Traci accepted Mike Tolkin’s US Rugby Hall of Fame award. USA South clinched their third RAN Women’s XVs Tournament title undefeated, while Mexico made history with their first international test match, … Read more