Thailand Sweeps SEA Games, New Coaches for Black Ferns & Scotland, and Asia Rugby Suspended | WRR 228

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 228 for December 8 to January 4. And we’re back! After taking a few weeks off for the holidays, we have a massive catch-up episode for you. This week, we recap a historic sweep … Read more

Australia Wins Cape Town; World Rugby Faces Ball Trial Backlash | WRR 227

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 227 for December 1-7. This week, we saw Australia dominate rivals New Zealand to claim the HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, while World Rugby continued to face heat over the controversial Size 4.5 ball … Read more

Cape Town SVNS Dec 6-7: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The Black Ferns Sevens arrive in Cape Town as the team to beat, but their victory in Dubai only confirms that the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS season will be a true battle of attrition. The season’s high-stakes nature, driven by the radically reduced top tier and the recently finalized global SVNS structure, means every point earned … Read more

SVNS 2026 Map Complete: Teams, Dates, and New Global Destinations Locked In

The roar of the crowd in Dubai (November 29-30, 2025) marked the start of the 2026 HSBC SVNS season, but the energy on the field will be charged with far more than just sporting ambition. The debut of World Rugby’s three tier format, which drastically reduced the top tier from 12 to 8 teams per … Read more

LA 2028 Rugby Sevens Schedule Finalized, Putting Women’s Tournament Center Stage

The countdown to the LA 2028 Olympic Games has officially begun for rugby sevens fans, with the finalized schedule confirmed for Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson Stadium). This early announcement offers a prime opportunity to highlight the dynamic and rapidly growing women’s tournament, which will kick off the six days of action. Dignity Health Sports … Read more

Dubai Invitational, Open & Social 7s Nov 28-30: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The 32nd annual Dubai Invitational 7s runs November 28–30, featuring an enormous festival with 17 divisions across eight fields. Our coverage will focus on the top-tier International Invitational and Open events, plus the exciting new Social Women’s division for pure fun. While the event hosts the elite professional HSBC SVNS tournament, its heart remains in … Read more

Dubai SVNS Nov 29-30: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The HSBC SVNS 2026 Series, the top tier of a new three-division global sevens model, launches the season with the Emirates Dubai 7s from November 29–30, 2025. Defending the women’s title at this stop will be Australia, who won the previous event in a thrilling final against New Zealand. The Series features a new structure … Read more

2026 International Women’s Rugby Fixtures & Results

2026 is set to be a groundbreaking year for women’s rugby! We’ve compiled all the announced dates for international matches, including the highly-anticipated new global calendar, alongside all your favorite club and premier competition start dates and Championships. This year, we’re doing something special. While we’ll be meticulously tracking every kick-off and result for the … Read more

World Rugby to Invest Over $250 Million in U.S. Rugby Ahead of World Cups

In a landmark move, World Rugby has announced a significant investment of between $250 and $270 million over the next five years to bolster the growth of rugby in the United States. This strategic funding is a direct result of the U.S. being named the host of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the … Read more