Women's Rugby Rundown

Welcome to WRR 248 for May 25-31, 2026. On the international 7s circuit, a determined Australian squad overcame late roster adjustments to secure a thrilling tournament victory in Spain, with all eyes on the final stop of the World SVNS Championship to come this weekend. Over in 15s news, South Africa asserted their continental authority by securing another regional trophy in Kenya, while the Brazil Yaras completed a successful two-game friendly sweep. Domestically, PWR and the AXA Élite 1 have locked in their semifinal matchups, while Round 4 of Women's Elite Rugby sees TC Gemini hold onto the top of the table. I’m Wendy, here to bring you the latest in women’s rugby news, this is the Women’s Rugby Rundown and we’re about to kick off.
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Welcome to WRR 247 for May 18-24. This week, we are previewing the return of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Valladolid, Spain, alongside an electrifying individual try-scoring record watch. Over in 15s, the Africa Cup launched with clinical performances from the heavyweights, while the RAN tournament set up a spectacular winner-take-all finale. On the domestic front, Spain's top division crowned a back-to-back league champion in dramatic fashion, and France's elite competition returned from a break.
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Welcome to WRR 246 for May 11-17, 2026. England secured an impressive eighth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations crown, while Tunisia achieved a flawless promotion to the top tier of the Africa Cup. Over in the sevens world, Sri Lanka hoisted the inaugural CASA 7s title, Melina became the most decorated team in Brasil 7s history, and Shogun got back to their winning ways in Oxford. Domestically, WER Round 3 shook up the standings, Life University completed an unprecedented national treble at the USA Club Championships, and Spain's Liga Iberdrola finalized a heavyweight championship matchup.
Read all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/05/18/red-roses-rule-w6n-tunisia-promoted-sevens-champions-crowned-wrr-246/

Welcome to WRR 245 for May 4–10. Japan secured a seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Championship title, while the Vancouver Thunderbirds solidified their own dynasty with a fifth-straight Premier League crown. We also saw an emotional breakthrough in the WER as the Chicago Tempest finally grabbed their first-ever franchise victory. Plus, we’re recapping the clinical action from Round 4 of the Women’s Six Nations, Tunisia's statement start to the Africa Cup, and the high-speed kickoff of the LIT Super Sevens Series. From the controversial ball size trials in the WXV to the push for professional expansion in Europe, the momentum across the globe is undeniable.
Read all the women’s rugby news for the week: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/05/11/france-ireland-u21-glory-japans-asian-reign-and-chicagos-first-wer-win-wrr-245/

Welcome to WRR 244 for April 27 to May 3. It was another big weekend with updates from both the international and domestic landscapes. On the international stage, Japan started their Asia Rugby Championship title defense with an impressive victory, while Ireland made history in the U21 Six Nations Series. In domestic action, the Women's Elite Rugby officially kicked off its second season with a major upset, while Mwamba made it five in a row in the Kenya Cup. In Spain, Silicius Majadahonda retained their Copa de la Reina Iberdrola crown after a stellar final.
Read all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/05/04/mwambas-5-peat-majadahonda-retains-the-cup-wer-year-2-kicks-off-wrr-244/