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Black Ferns Top SVNS, NCR Policy Reversal Draws Criticism & 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Raises Concerns | WRR 195
NCR Reverses Transgender Policy Following Community Pressure and YSC Reporting

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WER Round 3 saw Boston stay unbeaten, Denver move into 2nd, and Bay grab their first win—only two matches on deck for Week 4 as Boston and Twin Cities rest. Full details here.

Spain improved to 2-0 and Netherlands picked up their first win in Round 2 of the European Championship, setting up top-of-the-table clashes in Round 3. Full details here.

New Zealand’s Black Ferns Sevens were crowned SVNS League Winners after dominating the 2025 regular season, capped by a 31-7 win over Australia in Singapore. Full details here.

NCR Reverses Transgender Inclusion Policy, Prompting Backlash Across Rugby Community

Ireland jumped to 5th after a strong Six Nations showing, the USA climbed to 7th, and more movement is expected this April with international and regional championships underway, including the Sevens Challenger, Six Nations, and competitions across Europe and the Pacific. Full details here.

2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
Round 3 sees France take on Wales, Ireland facing England and Scotland against Italy
New Chapter for USRF as Anne M. Barry Named Chair of the Board

Apr 3: We’re almost there—most USA Club Super Regional seeds for D1 and D2 will be locked in after this weekend or next. Full details here.

Singapore SVNS Apr 5-6: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
The 2035 Rugby World Cup Must Reflect the Game’s Values — Not Betray Them

Spain opened their European Championship title defense with a 19-7 win over Portugal, scoring all three tries in the first half—including a double from Claudia Peña—before holding off a late push from the home side. Full details here.

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France, England & Ireland win in Round 2 of W6N, SVNS Heats Up with One Stop Left | WRR 194

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Round 2 of WER saw Denver make a statement with a 63-7 win over the Bay Breakers, Boston stayed perfect at 2-0 with a 36-10 victory over TC Gemini, and New York wrapped the weekend with a 48-17 win over Chicago.. Full details here.

NZL claimed their 2nd straight gold in HKG, AUS took silver, and CAN edged FRA for bronze—with one stop left in Singapore, the fight for the SVNS Grand Final tightens as GB clings to 8th, BRA, CHN, IRE & ESP need big results to avoid the relegation playoff
Round 2 of the Guinness W6N delivered as France stayed unbeaten with a 38-15 bonus-point win over Scotland (including a rare drop goal from Bourdon-Sansus), England ran in 11 tries to beat Wales 67-12 in front of a record 21,186, and Ireland snapped their away drought with a 54-12 victory over Italy.
The 2024–25 MA Sorensen Award nominees are out, spotlighting 16 top collegiate players—including future Eagles, Olympians, and pros—with fan voting open through April 7 to help shape the finalists.

Mar 26: Playoff pictures are coming into focus across all divisions. In D1, NOVA stays perfect, SHARCs and Quins clinch Red River, and Seattle, Life West, and the Vipers are in the mix. D2 sees Phoenixville advance, Little Rock and Fort Miami hold leads, and the WC Marines stay unbeaten. In D3, DC Revolution tops Capital, Brandywine leads EPRU, and Dallas RFC is Red River final-bound. The Atlantic D3 Championship is set for May 2–4 in Newport, RI. Full details here.

Six Nations Round 1, WER Launches in the USA | WRR 193
Hong Kong SVNS: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
2025 Challenger Series – Krakow Apr 11-12: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
Round 1 of the Guinness Women's Six Nations saw wins for France, Scotland and England
WER’s opening weekend bringing professional women's rugby to the USA brought it all—Boston rallied from 17-5 to edge NY 29-27 in a historic debut, TC Gemini battled through the cold to beat Chicago 20-15, and the first-ever women’s pro rugby matches delivered pure drama start to finish.
2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
The first-ever Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) matches kick off March 22-23, and you can watch for free on DAZN!

The 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations kicks off this weekend, and the latest World Rugby Rankings set the stage! England remains the team to beat at No. 1, while France sits just outside the top three. Ireland and Scotland are neck-and-neck, Italy holds firm in eighth, and Wales looks to climb from 10th. Learn more here.

Mar 19: In D1, NOVA still leads Atlantic, SD Surfers top SCRFU, and Dallas Quins punch their ticket to the April 12 Championships. D2 saw Severn River qualify for Atlantic SR, Fort Miami hold their Florida lead, and WC Marines remain the team to beat in SCRFU. D3 saw Roanoke take over first in Capital, with Frederick moving up to third. Super Regional brackets are up—waiting on seedings! Full details here.

2025 USA Rugby Match Series
Gloucester-Hartpury Three-Peats, Uganda Troubles & Guinness Women's Six Nations Returns | WRR 192
2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Mar 22-Apr 26)
USA Rugby and Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Formalize Sanctioning Agreement Ahead of Historic Inaugural Season

Mar 13: In D1, Seattle still leads PNW, Utah jumped to first in Frontier, and Dallas Quins stay on top in Red River. In D2, Life West leads NCRFU, Atomic moves up in the Southwest, and WC Marines stay unbeaten in SCRFU. In D3, Dallas leads Red River, with other areas returning soon. First look at Super Regional brackets are up as well. Full details here.

WER Inaugural Season: Schedule, How to Watch, Rosters & Results
Las Leonas Secure Contracts for the First Time Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2025
US women's grassroots flourishes after Olympic sevens heroics
2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
Kenya Wins Again, Wolfhounds Dominate & Six Nations Gears Up | WRR 191
2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: Fixtures, How to Watch & Results (Mar 22-Apr 26)
Kenya went back-to-back at the HSBC Sevens Challenger, with South Africa, Colombia, and Czechia rounding out the top four, while the top eight teams secured their spots for the next round in Krakow on April 11-12, fittingly on International Women's Day.
2025 Challenger Series – Cape Town Mar 7-8: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
The road to the 2025 Rugby World Cup starts now! With the Guinness Six Nations, European Championships, Pacific Four, Asia Rugby Championship, and more on the horizon, teams are kicking off their preparations for next year’s Rugby World Cup.
We’ve updated our 2025 Fixtures & Results page with the RWC dates, plus over 80 events already lined up for next year!

Mar 6: Seattle dominates D1 PNW, Surfers lead SCRFU, and NOVA stays on top in Atlantic as play resumes. D2 sees Portland (PNW) and All Blues (NCRFU) take 1st, while Mid-America playoffs are set for April 12-13. In D3, Chattanooga and NOLA lead True South, with Red River, Capital, and EPRU returning soon. Full details here.

New Zealand dominates Vancouver, Kenya takes Challenger Series | WRR 190
Another Legal Challenge for USA Rugby: NCR Files Lawsuit Alleging Defamation, Fraud, and Interference
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Feb 28: In D1, Quins take the top spot in Red River, while SCRFU saw no changes. D2 shakeups include Fort Miami and Las Vegas claiming first in Florida and Southwest, Life West leading NCRFU after opening weekend, and multiple regions returning soon. D3 remains steady with OKC leading Red River Cup and upcoming returns for Capital and EPRU. Full details here.

Kenya took the first 7s Challenger stop, with their women defeating Argentina in the final after a hard-fought semi against South Africa.
2025 Challenger Series – Cape Town: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
With two stops left in the HSBC SVNS season, the title race is tight between New Zealand and Australia, while teams like Fiji, Brazil, Ireland, China, and Spain fight to avoid relegation ahead of the high-stakes finale in Los Angeles.
WER Inaugural Season: Schedule, How to Watch, Rosters & Results
Vancouver SVNS: Schedule, Results, How to Watch
Jillion Potter’s Fight & SVNS Vancouver Kicks Off | WRR 189
Jillion Potter: A Fighter, A Leader, A Friend—How You Can Support Her Now
Fiji Removes Naulivou, Wolfhounds Lead Celtic Challenge & Elche Go Unbeaten in Latin Cup | WRR 188
Spain dominated the Latin Cup with Iberians Elche finishing 2-0 and Iberians Majadahonda 0-2, while Italy split results as Benetton Treviso and Zebre Parma both went 1-1

Feb 6 I Update: In D1, SD took the top spot in SCRFU, Tempe moved into second, and sHARCs still lead Red River despite a draw. In D2, Carolina Villains climbed to 4th in Carolinas, SCRFU saw WC Marines overtake Pasadena for second, and Red River remained unchanged. In D3, Red River Cup saw Dallas RFC jump to first after a big win over Round Rock. [link]

Fiji Rugby’s Ongoing Disrespect for Women’s Rugby: From Neglect to Discrimination
Anderson Scholarship Offers $25,000 for High School, College, and Trade School Women Rugby Players
2025 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series: Dates, Locations, and Women’s Qualification
WER Teams Revealed, Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix wins All Japan & Celtic Challenge Heats Up | WRR 187
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Unveils Teams, League Structure, and What to Expect in 2025
In the opening round of the Latin Cup, Benetton Treviso topped Iberians Majadahonda and Iberians Elche edged Zebre Parma, with teams set to swap opponents next week to conclude the competition

USA Club Women’s Rugby standings (updated January 31): In D1, SHARCs beat Dallas Quins 24-19 to take the Red River lead. D2 saw Atlanta 2.0 and Charlotte stay atop their Carolinas divisions after a 14-14 draw, while Little Rock claimed first in Red River with a 49-7 win over SHARCs 2. Pasadena moved up in SCRFU with a 31-14 win over LARC, and Florida standings await an RX update. In D3, NOLA climbed to second in True South with a 35-5 win over PCB Swamp Cats, while OKC Mountain Boomers took first in Red River Cup with a 59-5 victory over Round Rock.

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Premier Rugby Sevens Launches Coaching Development Series to Advance Rugby Coaching in the U.S.
Premier Rugby Sevens Launches Coaching Development Series to Advance Rugby Coaching in the U.S.
Australia’s Perth Triumph, WRU’s New Leadership, Wolfhounds Top Celtic Challenge | WRR 186

USA Club Women’s Rugby standings (updated January 24): In D1, Austin tops Red River Prem with the Quins in second, while SCRFU saw wins from Santa Monica and San Diego. In D2, SCRFU kicked off with victories for SLO, WC Marines, Pasadena, and Fullerton, and San Antonio leads Red River Prem. BARC now holds first place in D3’s Red River Cup. Check out the full guide here.

Perth SVNS: Australia edges New Zealand by two in the Final, but the Black Ferns hold a narrow two point lead in the standings.
The Elevate Women’s Rugby Event Sets the Stage for Strategic Growth in the U.S.

What’s in a name? 
We asked YOU for name and color ideas for the new WER teams, and your top answers are in!

Watch the video for the most popular picks. This was all just for fun—WER will reveal the official names and branding soon!

Celebrating 50 Years of Rugby in the USA: Honoring the Past, Building the Future
Perth SVNS: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

Rugby Feud: Share Your Ideas!
What team names and colors best represent WER’s six inaugural teams? Comments on social media are due by Friday, and the top answers will be revealed in Survey Says next week. Let’s play!

WER Foundational Five Players Set the Tone for March Kickoff
Celtic Challenge Shake-Up, 2025 Europe Format, and Iberdrola Glory for Majadahonda | WRR 185

USA Club Women’s Rugby standings, updated January 6, see NOVA, Seattle, and Black Ice leading D1, Boulder, St. Louis, and Phoenixville on top in D2, and DC Revolution and Chattanooga leading D3, with several divisions starting play this weekend. Check out the full guide here.

WANTED: USA Rugby Women's: Head of Player Systems & Development
Women’s Rugby Rundown will return in 2025—thank you for following along this year! Stay tuned for more updates, highlights, and stories in the new year.

Weekend results are in for the Celtic Cup, plus a look ahead at the next few weeks! World Rugby’s first rankings of the year are also out.

Check out the full fixtures here.

NRLW’s Appeal Draws Global Union Talent in Record Numbers