Women's Rugby Rundown

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 16-22. The weekend’s WXV action delivered thrilling moments, including France’s astonishing 18-17 victory over the 2021 Rugby World Cup Champions, Black Ferns, and Scotland’s notable 24-14 triumph against the USA, marking only the second time they’ve bested the Eagles in seven encounters. Additionally, Uganda and Tunisia have forged a fresh rugby pa...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 2-8. This week's highlights include the unveiling of WXV broadcast details, an intense match where South Africa and Samoa battled to a 17-17 draw (with a halftime score of 10-10), Hong Kong's thrilling 31-28 victory over Colombia in the final WXV warmup match, Mitsubishi Electric's partnership announcement with World Rugby, and insights from Sally Horro...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 25-Oct 1, where we witnessed a thrilling weekend of action, including New Zealand’s victory over Australia, Wales defeating USA, England triumphing over Canada, Scotland prevailing against Spain, Japan securing their first-ever win against Italy, Barbarians outperforming Munster, and Hong Kong announcing an upcoming matchup against Colombia on October 6...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 17-24. It was a busy weekend as teams continued their preparations for the WXV. In a rematch of the 2021 RWC semi-final, Canada remained competitive in the first half but the Red Roses eventually pulled away to secure a 50-24 victory. The return of the Barbarians saw them triumph over South Africa with a final score of 38-26. The Kenya Lionesses conclud...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for September 11-17. It was revealed this week that the Wallabies may receive substantial bonuses at the Rugby World Cup, further strengthening the women’s team’s argument about gender equity. Japan secured a close victory against Fiji, South Africa dominated Kenya, and upcoming matches include South Africa against the Barbarians and Kenya facing the San Clemen...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 4-10. Japan emerged victorious with a 29-24 score in a closely contested match against Fiji as both teams gear up for upcoming WXV fixtures, and they are set to clash once more on September 16th. Meanwhile, Ukraine made their XVs debut against Catalonia, a two-time Spanish Champion, falling short with a 15-7 score and the 2023 Rugby World Cup opened wit...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Aug 28-Sep 3. South Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland have revealed their training squads for the WXV, and the majority of teams are set to compete on the weekend of September 30 in anticipation of the official launch of the WXV Tournament. Additionally, World Rugby has reported an 11% increase in global rugby growth compared to the previous year, la...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 21-27. Australia has issued a statement indicating they are ‘to undertake a strategic reset’, but the lack of clarity behind this change stands juxtaposed with a recent collective social media demonstration by the Wallaroos, underscoring alleged disparities compared to the men’s team. In more XVs news, World Rugby has revealed the eight venues set to...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 14-20. Canada secured an Olympic qualification, with Mexico and Jamaica, coming in second and third respectively, earning spots in the Final Qualification Tournament next year. Additionally, the Wallaroos expressed criticism towards Rugby Australia (RA) regarding disparities in treatment compared to the men’s team. In more XVs news, Wales appointed A...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 7-13! World Rugby has unveiled the forthcoming WXV fixtures, featuring six matches on the opening weekend, while the Chicago Lions conquered the 2023 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships. In more XVs news, Ireland’s Vodafone Interpros began with Connacht’s surprise win over Leinster, while Munster dominated against Ulster. In the Farah Palmer Cup...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 31-August 6. The Northern Loonies won the 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens Championship, the Experts claimed the United Championship, and the pools have been set for the 2023 USA Club 7s National Championships, scheduled for August 12-13 in Madison, WI. In more 7s news, Rugby Americas North has announced that their women’s competition in the Olympic Qualifica...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 24-30. Ireland revealed the appointment of former England coach Scott Bemand as Head Coach, while Centro-Oeste secured their second BR XVs Championship victory. In other XVs updates, South Africa has gathered in Stellenbosch as they gear up for the WXV Tier 2 tournament. Meanwhile, South Africa's Premier Division is inching closer to the postseason wit...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 17-23. Italy secured their place in WXV 2 with a victory against Spain in the last WXV Qualification match, while Spain will compete in WXV 3. Former Irish International player, Nichola Fryday, announced her retirement, leaving the Irish National team without a head coach, captain, and manager, raising concerns about the program’s continued lack of sup...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 10-16. The Black Ferns clinched their second consecutive World Rugby Pacific Four Series title, Canada and Australia have secured their spots in WXV 1, the USA has locked in their place in WXV 2, and Japan triumphed over Spain with a 24-19 victory, completing a clean sweep of their series. Spain is now set to take on Italy on July 22 in the final WXV Q...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 3-9. The Black Ferns have secured their spot in WXV 1, while Colombia has successfully qualified for WXV 3. Australia and Canada are expected to secure qualification for WXV 2 after their PAC 4 matches this weekend. The USA faces high stakes as they take on the reigning champions, the Black Ferns, with a victory ensuring their place in WXV 1. Meanwhile...

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for June 26-July 2. Great Britain emerged victorious at the European Games, guaranteeing their place in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Both Poland, who finished second, and Czechia, securing third place, have earned their spots in the Final Qualification Tournament taking place in June 2024 In more 7s news, the Loonies clinched victory at the Western Conference Kicko...

Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 19-25. Great Britain is on the path to victory at the European Games which would secure automatic qualification to the Olympics. Meanwhile, Gloucester-Hartpury clinched their first Allianz Premier Championship title with an impressive win over Exeter. In more 7s news, Czechia pulled off an upset victory over Spain in the quarterfin...

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 12-18. Brazil emerged victorious in the South American 7s, securing their qualification for the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, in a concerning turn of events, Fijiana players have taken to social media to demand the payments that were promised to them. The FRU has responded. In more XVs news, USA, Canada, and Australia have announced th...

Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 5-11. England announced more player contracts with longer deals and enhanced terms as they continue to lead from the front while Italy announced they will host Spain on July 22 to see who is placed in WXV 2 or 3. In Premier and Club news, Stade Bordelais beat Blagnac 27-23 to win the France Elite 1 Title, Exeter and Gloucester-Hart...

Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 23 to June 4. Samoa made history by winning the Oceania Championship for the first time, securing their qualification for WXV 2 and Fiji finished as the runner-up, earning their spot in WXV 3. In the USA, Round 6 of the WPL saw impressive wins for Berkeley, Beantown, and CO Gray Wolves while in the USA Club Rugby National Championsh...

Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 22-28. South Africa and Japan won the Africa Cup and Asia Championships which qualified them for WXV 2 while Kenya and Kazakhstan placed second which qualified them for WXV 3. In the Oceania Championships, Samoa and Fiji celebrated their first victories, with more matches scheduled for tomorrow and June 4. The team that wins the tou...

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 8-14. More WXV qualifiers are becoming clear with Brazil playing Colombia on July 5 and 9 and Italy will face Spain on July 22. Also, the Africa Cup starts this week between South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and Madagascar along with the Asia Championships between Japan, Hong Kong, China and Kazakhstan. Winners will be placed in WXV 2...

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 15-21. South Africa and Kenya both took steps towards WXV qualification with wins over Cameroon and Madagascar in the Africa Cup. Additionally, Australia demonstrated their strength by limiting Fiji to a mere five points, winning 22-5 in an International friendly. More WXV qualifiers will take place this week with Africa Cup Divisio...

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 1-7. We learned that WXV 1 will be played in New Zealand Oct 21, 28 and Nov 4, WXV 2 will be played in Cape Town, South Africa on Oct 14, 21 and 28 and WXV 3 locations and dates will be announced soon. In more XVs news, Greg McWilliams stepped down from Ireland while England announced John Mitchell is taking over as head coach but w...

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Apr 24-30. Five teams have qualified for the WXV, England won the Grand Slam (again) and South Africa qualified for the 2024 HSBC 7s Series. In more XVs news, France placed second in the Six Nations, Wales third, Scotland fourth, Italy fifth and Ireland got the Wooden Spoon. This means that England, France and Wales qualified for WXV 1...