Stay at the forefront of top-tier women’s rugby in the USA with our Women’s Elite Rugby News section. Covering the latest developments in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and other elite competitions, we bring you up-to-date news, in-depth analysis, and exclusive insights into the athletes and teams competing at the highest level. Follow the journey of the nation’s best players as they strive for excellence in domestic and international arenas.
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 246 for May 11-17, 2026. England secured an impressive eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations crown, while Tunisia achieved a flawless promotion to the top tier of the Africa Cup. Over in the sevens … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 245 for May 4–10. Japan secured a seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Championship title, while the Vancouver Thunderbirds solidified their own dynasty with a fifth-straight Premier League crown. We also saw an emotional breakthrough in … Read more
On the back of her highly anticipated new album, Toy With Me, Trainor expands her impact beyond music with a strategic investment in women’s rugby. April 30, 2026 — Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the premier professional women’s rugby league in the United States, today announced that GRAMMY Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor has joined the league as its newest investor. The … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 244 for April 27 to May 3. It was another big weekend with updates from both the international and domestic landscapes. On the international stage, Japan started their Asia Rugby Championship title defense with … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. We open this week with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back Pacific Four titles and Fiji continuing their absolute reign with a third consecutive … Read more
Update: Since this article was first published, WER has provided internal justifications for its eligibility decisions, citing the “Sanctioning Mandate” from USA Rugby as the primary driver. However, further investigative work has revealed a significant transparency gap between USA Rugby’s administrative “rebuttable presumption” model used in the amateur game and the preemptive blanket ban being … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 242 for April 13-19. This week delivered a heavy-hitting set of results as the Black Ferns and USA Eagles pulled off vital wins in Kansas, while record-shattering crowds in Scotland and Ireland proved the … Read more
We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their … Read more
The “Pioneers of the Pitch” series has officially relaunched. We have always been dedicated to celebrating the trailblazing athletes who shaped rugby in the USA with unmatched passion, and after a short break, we are back to dive into the stories that define our community. From the foundational legends who started it all to the … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 239 for March 23-29. This week we are absolutely packed with breathtaking action from across the globe, including a shocker in Sao Paulo as Brazil secured their spot in the elite HSBC SVNS World … Read more
