Black Ferns Top SVNS, NCR Policy Reversal Draws Criticism & 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Raises Concerns | WRR 195

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 195 for March 31–April 6. The Black Ferns locked up the SVNS League title after a dominant regular season, capping it with a statement win over Australia in Singapore. Pools for the upcoming SVNS Championship in Los Angeles were confirmed, with the final Challenger spots still up for grabs in … Read more

NCR Changes Transgender Inclusion Policy, Prompting Backlash Across Rugby Community

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

France, England & Ireland win in Round 2 of W6N, SVNS Heats Up with One Stop Left | WRR 194

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

Six Nations Round 1, WER Launches in the USA | WRR 193

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

Gloucester-Hartpury Three-Peats, Uganda Troubles & Guinness Women’s Six Nations Returns | WRR 192

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 In a separate blow, the Lady Cranes of Uganda have withdrawn from the penultimate leg of the World Rugby Challenger Series in Poland due to visa issues, raising … Read more

Kenya Wins Again, Wolfhounds Dominate & Six Nations Gears Up | WRR 191

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 191 for March 2-9. Kenya went back-to-back at the HSBC Sevens Challenger, securing another title as the top eight teams booked their spots for the next round in Krakow on April 11-12, while Fiji named Richard Walker as the new head coach of the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s. The Wolfhounds … Read more

New Zealand dominates Vancouver, Kenya takes Challenger Series | WRR 190

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 190 for February 17–March 1! Kenya kicked off the Challenger Series with a statement win over Argentina, setting up a back-to-back weekend in Cape Town. At Vancouver SVNS, the Black Ferns dominated the tournament, capping it off with a crushing win over Fiji in the final to claim their 39th … Read more

WER Inaugural Season: Schedule, How to Watch, Rosters & Results

The wait is over—Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., has officially released its full schedule, venues, and rosters ahead of the league’s inaugural season, set to kick off in March. With six teams, a 13-week season, and matches played in community-driven stadiums across the country, WER is ready … Read more

Jillion Potter: A Fighter, A Leader, A Friend—How You Can Support Her Now

Jillion Potter has never backed down from a challenge. Whether it was captaining the USA Olympic Rugby Sevens team, battling her way back to the pitch after a broken neck, or taking on stage 3 Synovial Sarcoma, Jill has always met adversity with the same unrelenting determination. And now, she’s facing another fight—one that her … Read more

Jillion Potter’s Fight & SVNS Vancouver Kicks Off | WRR 189

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 189 for February 10-16. Olympian and USA Eagle Jillion Potter continues her fight against non-curative cancer while preparing to face upcoming life changes—let’s support her journey. Tunisia dominated the Arab 7s Championship, clinching their fourth straight title without conceding a single try, while  Vancouver SVNS will take center stage this … Read more