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.
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 battle over the administrative soul of American rugby has reached a crucial nexus. What began as scattered friction across different sectors of the sport has condensed into two distinct fronts: an ongoing federal discrimination lawsuit and a regulatory dispute before the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). For USA Rugby, the national governing … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 258 for August 3-9. The Denver Onyx made history by claiming back-to-back Women’s Elite Rugby titles. Over in domestic sevens, Scion captured their fifth USA Club 7s National Championship, while Japan’s Nagato Blue Angels … Read more
Press Release from Women’s Elite Rugby: The Denver Onyx defeated the Bay Breakers in a 24-17 victory to claim the 2026 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Legacy Cup on Saturday, August 8 at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. The Onyx became the first team to win back-to-back championships in WER after also claiming the trophy in … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 257 for July 27-August 2. World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global Series format and dates while pulling off a rinse-and-repeat on the 2027 HSBC SVNS circuit. In domestic XVs action, the Blues went back-to-back … Read more
The stage is set. After ten weeks of regular season action, the second season of Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) will culminate with the 2026 Legacy Cup Final on Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 PM MT at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. The defending champion Denver Onyx enter the final as the top seed once again, … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 256 for July 20-26. Ireland conquered the Split 7s leg with an unbeaten run, while Poland secured the overall 2026 Europe Championship Series title by marching into their second consecutive final. Down Under, the … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 255 for July 13-19. On the international stage, we’re catching up on a July 4 clash where Bermuda won over Cayman Islands. Off the pitch, community outrage is boiling over as World Rugby failed … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 254 for July 6-12. In international 15s action, the USA Eagles bounced back to level their test series against South Africa, though the on-field triumph was vastly overshadowed by another broadcasting failure from World … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 251 for July 13 to 19. The Barbarians have released a star-studded roster ready to clash against Wales, while Brazil’s Yaras lock in a home series against South Africa’s Springbok A team. Plus, we’ve … Read more
