USA Set to Break Attendance Record, HSBC SVNS Grand Final Nears, South Africa Wins, Georgia Debuts | WRR 197

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 197 for April 14-20. This week, we gear up for the 2025 HSBC SVNS Grand Final in Los Angeles on May 3-4 and celebrate the news that Rugby 7s will return to the Olympics at LA28. The USA Women’s Eagles are set to smash the attendance record in Kansas City … Read more

2025 Grand Final & Play-off – Los Angeles May 3-4: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The final stop of the HSBC SVNS 2025 season is here — and all eyes are on Los Angeles. It’s not just the Grand Final at stake: the women’s Play-Off will determine who stays, who goes, and who gets another shot next season. Grand Final Pools The eight top-ranked women’s teams from the SVNS series … Read more

USA Women’s Rugby Set to Smash Attendance Record in Kansas City

The USA Women’s Eagles are about to make history — and not just on the pitch. When the Eagles meet Canada on Friday, May 2 at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium, they’ll do so in front of the largest-ever crowd for a stand-alone women’s rugby match in the United States. More than 7,500 tickets have already … Read more

Rethinking the Rugby SVNS Series Format—But Holding Onto the Vision

In a quiet but significant update last week, World Rugby hinted at a possible overhaul of its SVNS and Challenger Series formats after the current season ends. While these changes might be aimed at tightening budgets and streamlining operations, they raise a critical question: what happens to the teams who fought so hard to earn … Read more

Singapore SVNS Apr 5-6: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The HSBC SVNS series heads to Singapore for its final regular-season stop, and New Zealand enters with all the momentum after claiming their second straight gold in Hong Kong. The Black Ferns edged Australia 26-19 in a tense final to extend their lead atop the standings and put themselves in pole position to be crowned … Read more

Hong Kong SVNS Mar 28-30: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

HSBC SVNS is back after a monthlong break, roaring into its iconic fifth stop: the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS, running March 28–30 at Kai Tak Sports Park. We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the series, and every match from here on out carries weight—with Grand Final dreams and relegation fears hanging in the balance. New … 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

Vancouver SVNS Feb 21-23: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

After more than a month off, SVNS is back, and it’s a big one—Vancouver is celebrating its 10th anniversary at BC Place! The action kicks off on Friday, February 21, and wraps up on Sunday, February 23, with a champion crowned and crucial standings points on the line. This marks the fourth stop on the … 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