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Women"s Rugby Rundown

Get ready for the ultimate sprint through the latest and greatest in women"s rugby with the "Women"s Rugby Rundown"! It"s not just news; it"s your weekly dose of all things awesome in the world of women"s rugby, served up in bite-sized, engaging nuggets. We"re on a mission to keep you in the loop without taking up your precious time. Expect top stories, updates, and events delivered with a dash of fun. If you"re a fan of women"s rugby and love a good time, join the ride! And hey, if you want to be a

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00:08:23

Olympians Blast IOC Policy, Germany Claims European...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/04/06

Welcome to WRR 240 for March 30–April 5, 2026. This week is headlined by a group of five high profile Olympians publicly slamming the IOC’s new mandatory genetic testing policy as a violation of human dignity and a threat to the future of women’s sports. In international play, Germany has officially been crowned the European Trophy champions and on the domestic front, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies secured a historic fourth consecutive title in South Africa’s Women’s Super League 1, and the Tropical 7s

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00:14:04

Brazil Stuns the Sevens World, Wolfhounds Complete...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/03/30

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 Championship. In XVs news, the international calendar is locking in with squad announcements for the Pacific Four Series and the highly anticipated Guinness Six Nations, while the Netherlands and Spain issued overwhelming statements to kick off the Rugby Europe Championship, and the Wolfhounds

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00:07:02

Argentina Strikes Gold as the Road to SVNS Finals...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/03/23

Welcome to WRR 238 for March 16 to 22. We kick things off in South America where Argentina’s squad has made it back to back HSBC SVNS 2 titles after a gritty performance in Montevideo. With this gold medal, the Argentinians have officially punched their ticket to the season ending World Championship Series alongside fellow qualifiers South Africa and Spain, who will all join the elite SVNS 1 teams for the finale. Over in Europe, the championship stages are officially set as the Celtic Challenge and

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00:10:20

Black Ferns’ Vancouver Dominance and the Inclusive...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/03/09

Welcome to WRR 236 for March 2-8. This week, the Black Ferns Sevens extend their reign of terror in Vancouver while the Celtic Challenge locks in a high-stakes semifinal bracket. In the United States, the rugby community mobilizes for an authoritative stand on inclusivity, and across the globe, domestic title races in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom reach a blistering fever pitch.Get all the week’s women’s rugby news:

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00:02:29

We Are Exhausted: A Statement on USA Rugby,...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/03/02

The rugby community has reached a breaking point. This week, we are taking a different approach. USA Rugby has officially released a new Competition Eligibility Policy that strictly excludes trans women from the Women’s Division, and the fallout is felt deeply across our entire sport.Between the exhaustion of systemic misogyny at home and the horror of war abroad, from Palestine and Ukraine to Sudan, the DRC, and the current strikes on Iran, the weight of the world is heavy. Usually, this is where

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00:12:25

WRU EGM Triggered and WER Partners with The Women’s...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/02/23

Welcome to WRR 234 for February 16-22. This week, the internal crisis at the Welsh Rugby Union reached a boiling point as community clubs officially triggered an Extraordinary General Meeting to challenge the current leadership. In a major move for the professional game, New Zealand Rugby secured a landmark collective agreement that guarantees a 36.56% revenue share for athletes and introduces significant salary floors for Super Rugby Aupiki players. Stateside, Women’s Elite Rugby announced a

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00:10:21

Argentina Crowned in Nairobi; Valley RFC Clinch HK...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/02/16

Welcome to WRR 233 for February 9 through February 15, 2026. This week we are celebrating a massive milestone for Argentina as they claim the SVNS 2 title in Nairobi and move to the top of the international standings. We also have a major update on the 2026 Pacific Four Series, which is set to bring world-class rugby to Sacramento, Kansas City, and Chicago before a historic finale on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Domestically, we saw league titles clinched in Hong Kong and a record-breaking opening

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00:09:16

Black Ferns Sevens Rule Perth and Nairobi SVNS 2...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/02/09

Welcome to WRR 232 for February 2-8. This week we lead with New Zealand’s back to back sevens glory in Perth and the historic sell out in Nairobi as the SVNS 2 series prepares for a massive Valentine's weekend. On the international stage, a critical report from Jo Currie and BBC Sport details the emotionally damaging experiences of Scotland’s 2025 World Cup squad, while the Welsh Rugby Union faces a potential referendum. Domestically, leagues in Wales, Ireland, France, and Canada saw clinical

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00:07:18

Black Ferns Sevens Rule Singapore and Yokohama TKM...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/02/02

Welcome to WRR 231 for January 26 through February 1. This week we celebrated twenty years of YSC Rugby, marking two decades of dedicated coverage for the women’s game. In international news, the Black Ferns Sevens dominated the Singapore SVNS to secure their third straight title, while the Wolfhounds became the first team to officially secure a Celtic Challenge playoff spot. We also celebrated a historic domestic milestone in Japan as Yokohama TKM claimed their first ever All Japan Women’s 15s

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00:07:42

SVNS 2 Promotion for South Africa & Argentina and...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/01/26

Welcome to WRR 230 for January 12-25. Before we jump into the news, we want to acknowledge the ongoing tragedy in Minneapolis. The recent fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents are unacceptable, and we stand with the community in calling for an end to this state-sanctioned violence against its own people.In rugby news, South Africa made history by clinching the inaugural HSBC SVNS 3 title in Dubai, meaning they qualify for the upcoming SVNS 2 Series alongside runners-up Argentina, while

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00:07:08

El Salvador’s Historic Quadruple & Welsh Rugby...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/01/12

Welcome to WRR 229 for January 5-11. This week, we celebrate a historic sweep in Spain as Colina Clinic El Salvador secures the Iberian Cup to complete their quartet of major titles. We also look at a massive financial boost for Kenya's Olympic journey and the announcement of a landmark first-ever meeting between South Africa and the Black Ferns on South African soil. In the Celtic Challenge, the Wolfhounds continue to assert their dominance by remaining undefeated through three rounds of play

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00:05:50

Thailand Sweeps SEA Games, New Coaches for Black...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2026/01/05

Welcome to WRR 228 for December 8 to January 4. And we’re back! After taking a few weeks off for the holidays, we have a massive catch-up episode for you. This week, we recap a historic sweep for Thailand at the SEA Games and the high-stakes qualification SVNS 3 battle ahead in Dubai. We also cover major coaching shifts as the Black Ferns and Scotland name new leadership, while Asia Rugby faces a provisional suspension from the World Rugby Council following an investigation into governance and

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00:05:36

Australia Wins Cape Town; World Rugby Faces Ball...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/12/08

Welcome to WRR 227 for December 1-7. This week, we saw Australia dominate rivals New Zealand to claim the HSBC SVNS Cape Town title, while World Rugby continued to face heat over the controversial Size 4.5 ball trial. In XVs news, USA Rugby named Olympic silver medalist Jack Hanratty as the new Women’s Eagles Head Coach, and World Rugby recommended a new lower tackle height for the community game. Domestically, Gloucester Hartpury and Valsugana maintained their perfect league leads in PWR and the

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00:07:19

Black Ferns Dominate Dubai; SVNS Map & Teams...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/12/01

Welcome to WRR 2226 for November 24-30. This week was massive for 7s: the Black Ferns crushed Australia for gold in the Dubai SVNS opener, the LIT USA squad won the Women's Elite title, and we locked in the full three-tier SVNS schedule and the spicy Cape Town draw. In XVs news, Ireland announced 35 contracts, France named a new coach, Red Roses legend Abby Dow retired, and we cover the major controversy over World Rugby's size 4.5 ball trial. Plus, we wrap up domestic action for those

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00:05:45

Mexico Wins RAN 7s and Hong Kong Clinches 3 Nations...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/11/24

Welcome to WRR 225 for November 17-23. The RAN 7s title went to Mexico, who qualified for the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament, and New York was announced as a new host city for the HSBC SVNS Series. In International XVs, Hong Kong China lifted the 3 Nations Cup after beating Belgium, while Georgia and Austria secured wins in the Europe Conference. On the domestic front, league leaders UL Bohemian and ASM Romagnat maintained their perfect runs, and WER announced the return of its entire coaching staff for the

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00:06:08

South Africa Secures SVNS 3 Qualification; Black...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/11/17

Welcome to WRR 224 for November 10-16. This week, South Africa defended their African 7s title, securing crucial qualification for the World Rugby SVNS Division 3 tournament without conceding a single point. New Zealand began the search for a new Black Ferns Head Coach, and Morocco is establishing its first national women's rugby team along with Scotland announcing increased investment for 35 female contracted players. In league action, Stirling County and Watsonians confirmed their places in

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00:06:13

Stirling’s Final Spot Secured, Perth SVNS Locked for...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/11/11

Welcome to WRR 223 for November 3-9. In 7s, Perth has been locked in as the Australian SVNS host for three more years, and the Delta club was crowned the overall Brazilian Super 7s Champion. This week in XVs news, we look at the growing frustration over the Welsh talent drain to England. In Domestic XVs news, Stirling County secured their Grand Final spot in Scotland, while Gloucester Hartpury staged an epic comeback in the PWR, and the Energia AIL saw some ridiculously high-score blowouts.🔗

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00:07:33

PWR Attendance Soars 183% and Bulls Daisies Appoint...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/11/03

Welcome to WRR 222 for October 27-November 2. This week, we continue covering the massive growth in the international game as the 2025 Rugby World Cup finished with 1.1 billion digital impressions, becoming the second-biggest RWC ever on digital and appealing to a younger, more female fanbase. On the 7s front, the HSBC SVNS season will kick off November 29 in Dubai and the Africa 7s qualifier will serve as a qualifier for SVSN 3. In domestic news, the PWR is seeing a 183% spike in attendance, the

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00:07:49

Scarratt Retires & WRU Invests Millions into Women’s...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/10/27

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 221 for October 20-26. This week, we celebrated a couple of international champions as Uzbekistan claimed the Asia Rugby Emirates 7s Trophy and Costa Rica took home Gold at the Central American Games in 7s. In XVs action, Sweden secured a win over Finland in the Rugby Europe Trophy. Off the pitch, the week was dominated by major professionalization news, including Welsh Rugby's massive investment into the women's game and the appointment of Gemma Fay as

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00:06:42

Japan Reclaims Asia 7s Title & Scotland Shakes Up GB...

Women"s Rugby Rundown ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to WRR 220 for October 13-19. This week saw major international stories as Japan reclaimed the Asia Rugby Sevens Series title and the rugby world mourned the passing of Belgium Women’s Sevens coach Warren Abrahams. Off the field, Hollie Davidson made history as she was named to referee an All Blacks Test, and Rugby Canada launched a significant initiative for grassroots empowerment. Domestically, leagues worldwide delivered intense action with huge scorelines: Galwegians and El Salvador RC

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