Women's Rugby Rundown

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/

Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. We open this week with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back Pacific Four titles and Fiji continuing their absolute reign with a third consecutive Oceania Championship. Over in Ireland, UL Bohemian cemented their dynasty with a stunning last-second victory to claim the Energia AIL crown. It was also a massive weekend for the short-form game as the national College 7s champions were revealed across both the CRC and CRAA tournaments. We are also looking ahead to the return of professional rugby as Women’s Elite Rugby prepares for its Season 2 kickoff amidst growing administrative debate.
Read all the week’s Women’s Rugby News: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/04/27/black-ferns-claim-pac4-fiji-rules-oceania-and-college-7s-champions-crowned-wrr-243/

Welcome to WRR 242 for April 13-19. This week delivered a heavy-hitting set of results as the Black Ferns and USA Eagles pulled off vital wins in Kansas, while record-shattering crowds in Scotland and Ireland proved the Six Nations is truly catching fire. Spain captured their ninth consecutive European crown in overwhelming fashion, and the sevens circuit saw New Zealand continue their reign in Hong Kong. We are also keeping a close eye on the domestic front as the finalists for the MA Sorensen Award were unveiled and we learned that Quinnipiac is cutting their program. Looking ahead, we have another blockbuster weekend on the horizon!
Read more of the week’s Women’s Rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/04/20/black-ferns-conquer-hong-kong-spain-secures-ninth-straight-european-title-and-the-fight-to-save-quinnipiac-rugby-wrr-242/

Welcome to WRR 241 for April 6 to 13. This week, we are diving into a whirlwind of international action as the Six Nations heats up, the Pacific Four Series kicks off in Sacramento, and the European Championship moves toward a title-deciding showdown. On the domestic front, we have major playoff structures locking in USA, Canada, and France, alongside groundbreaking pathway announcements in Australia. We are also celebrating historic milestones for the game in Cyprus, Greece and Cambodia, while looking ahead to a massive slate of international fixtures across the globe.

Read all the week’s Women’s Rugby News: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/04/13/w6n-pac4-and-europe-championship-action-plus-historic-firsts-in-cambodia-cyprus-and-greece-wrr-241/