World Cup Quarterfinals Set and France wins IDRC | WRR 214

Welcome to WRR 214 for September 1-7. The Rugby World Cup pool stage has concluded, with the top teams cementing their places in the quarterfinals. Dominant performances from powerhouses like Canada, England, France, and New Zealand set the stage for thrilling knockout matches. Meanwhile, the International Defence Rugby Competition wrapped up its finals with France … Read more

Playoff Drama & RWC Records Continue to Fall | WRR 213

Welcome to WRR 213 for August 25-31. The Rugby World Cup concluded its second round of pool play with several teams punching their tickets to the quarterfinals. The race for the final knockout spot is wide open after a dramatic draw between the USA and Australia, and with final pool standings still to be determined, … Read more

2025 Rugby World Cup: The World is Watching

The Women’s Rugby World Cup is shattering records as demand reaches unprecedented levels. Following the news of 375,000 tickets sold last week, organizers have now announced that over 400,000 have been sold. With the tournament approaching a complete sellout of its estimated 470,000 available tickets, the final at Twickenham is already sold out, with a … Read more

World Cup Kicks Off with Huge Wins and Milestones | WRR 212

Welcome to WRR 212 for August 18-24. The Rugby World Cup kicked off with massive crowds, viewership, and even bigger wins. England, Australia, Scotland, Canada, France, Ireland, South Africa, and New Zealand. The opening match between England and the USA drew a tournament-record crowd, while France’s game against Italy set a new viewing record with … Read more

CBS Sports and Paramount+ Become Exclusive Home of World Rugby in the U.S. Through 2029

In a groundbreaking move for rugby in America, World Rugby has announced a multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement with CBS Sports. This partnership makes Paramount+ the exclusive U.S. home for all men’s and women’s World Rugby competitions through 2029. Fans in the U.S. will now have access to every Rugby World Cup match, all USA National … Read more

The Founding Four: The Women Who Built the First Rugby World Cup

As the countdown begins for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, fans are already talking about sold-out stadiums, world-class talent, and record-breaking moments. But there’s another story that deserves the spotlight: the one that made it all possible. A new feature-length documentary, The Founding Four, takes us back to 1991 when four British women, … Read more

New Zealand, Japan, Mexico & Argentina Win, SVNS Restructure Ripples | WRR 202

Welcome to WRR 202 for May 19–25. New Zealand reclaimed the 2025 Pacific Four Series title, with Canada finishing as runners-up and Australia taking third as coach Jo Yapp announced she will step down after the World Cup. Japan secured a third straight Asia Rugby Championship title. The 2025 RAN Inter-Regional tournament kicked off with … Read more

USA Women’s Eagles Turn Pro for the First Time in Run-Up to 2025 Rugby World Cup

Originally reported by RugbyPass and journalist Joe Harvey. History is being made in American rugby. For the first time ever, the USA Women’s Eagles are receiving contracts from their national union, marking a seismic shift in the landscape of the sport as the team builds toward the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. From April … Read more

Black Ferns Rules SVNS, World Rugby’s New Sevens Model & Pacific Four Kickoff | WRR 199

Welcome to WRR 199 for April 27-May 4. New Zealand closed out the HSBC SVNS season with a commanding World Championship win over Australia, while Canada secured bronze against the USA and four teams: Brazil, China, Kenya, and Spain earned their way into next year’s Division 2 under World Rugby’s newly launched three-tier Sevens model. … Read more

Grand Slam Glory for England, Eagles Fall Short Against Japan | WRR 198

Welcome to WRR 198 for April 20-27. The USA Women’s Eagles hosted Japan for the first time on U.S. soil, falling just short in a thrilling back-and-forth match in Los Angeles, while the Eagles now head to Kansas City for a record-breaking clash against Canada to open the Pacific Four Series. England edged France 43-42 … Read more