Women's Rugby Rundown

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 shutouts as we celebrate 20 years of documenting the game and continue our 10K March and race to 287 against Maddison Levi.
Read more: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/02/09/black-ferns-sevens-rule-perth-and-nairobi-svns-2-sells-out-wrr-232/

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 Championship. Finally, we looked ahead to a landmark Anzac Day Test and marked the successful closing of the seed round for Women’s Elite Rugby in the USA.
Get all the women's rugby news for the week: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/02/02/black-ferns-sevens-rule-singapore-and-yokohama-tkm-claim-historic-title-wrr-231/

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 Fijiana successfully defended their crown at the McDonald's Fiji Coral Coast 7s. In the 15s game, Gwalia Lightning surged to the top of the Celtic Challenge, and we honor the legendary career of referee Sara Cox following her retirement announcement. On the domestic front, the stage is set for an all-Kanto final in the All Japan Championship, while Uganda has locked in its 2026 Premiership dates and Italy’s Serie A Elite sees a new leader at the summit.
Get all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/01/25/svns-2-promotion-for-south-africa-argentina-and-wales-players-threaten-strike-wrr-230/

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. Finally, we round things out with league-leading performances in the USA, Japan, Italy, and Spain as clubs fight for playoff positioning in the second half of their seasons.Read all the women's rugby news for the week: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/01/11/wrr-229/

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 financial failures. In domestic news, Stirling County were crowned champions in Scotland and we look ahead to a massive 2026 global calendar.Read more women's rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/01/05/thailand-sweeps-sea-games-new-coaches-for-black-ferns-scotland-and-asia-rugby-suspended-wrr-228/