Canada, England Cruise as France, NZ Survive QF Thrillers | WRR 215
Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 215 for September 8-14. The Rugby World Cup quarterfinals saw Canada and New Zealand dominate while France and England advanced to the semifinals in very different fashion. We now have our Final Four teams! We’ll also round up all the Domestic Leagues around the world.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/09/15/canada-england-cruise-as-france-nz-survive-qf-thrillers-wrr-215/
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World Cup Quarterfinals Set and France wins IDRC | WRR 214
Welcome to WRR 214 for Sep 1-7. We have a packed show this week as the Women's Rugby World Cup pool stage wrapped up, setting the stage for the highly anticipated quarterfinals. Plus, we'll dive into the final results of the International Defence Rugby Competition, where a new champion was crowned, and check in on the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/09/08/world-cup-quarterfinals-set-and-france-wins-idrc-wrr-214/
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Playoff Drama & RWC Records Continue to Fall | WRR 213
Welcome to WRR 213 for August 25-31. The Rugby World Cup concluded its second round of pool play with several teams punching their tickets to the quarterfinals. The race for the final knockout spot is wide open after a dramatic draw between the USA and Australia, and with final pool standings still to be determined, the quarterfinal matchups are on the line, setting the stage for an explosive final round. Beyond the qualification battles, we saw history being made with South Africa's landmark win, as well as a flurry of records and milestones being shattered by players across the board. The excitement wasn’t just limited to the RWC, with action from the International Defence Rugby Competition and the Dr Farah Palmer Cup adding to a massive week for the sport.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/09/01/wrr-213/
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World Cup Kicks Off with Huge Wins and Milestones | WRR 212
Welcome to WRR 212 for August 18-24. The Rugby World Cup kicked off with massive crowds, viewership, and even bigger wins. England, Australia, Scotland, Canada, France, Ireland, South Africa, and New Zealand. The opening match between England and the USA drew a tournament-record crowd, while France's game against Italy set a new viewing record with 3.2 million viewers in France. Australia earned their biggest World Cup win in history, and Canada's Julia Schell set a new individual try-scoring record. Even with all the big score lines, underdogs like Brazil and Spain still celebrated historic moments. The tournament is on track to be the most-attended in history, with over 375,000 tickets sold and the final already sold out. We also recap the opening of the International Defence Rugby Championship, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/08/25/wrr-212/
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5 Days Until the 2025 Rugby World Cup and Scotland’s Contract Controversy | WRR 211
Welcome to WRR 211 for August 11-17. The 2025 Rugby World Cup is almost here, with all 16 teams officially welcomed. The tournament is set to kick off this Friday with hosts England facing the USA, where we will see the debut of flashing mouth guards for head injury assessments. Scotland is dealing with a contract dispute as Rhona Lloyd has stated that more than half of the national squad will be without contracts after the tournament. The Welsh Rugby Union’s chief executive, Abi Tierney, is also stepping down following a cancer diagnosis. Funding has been secured for a documentary on the 1991 Women’s World Cup pioneers, and the Red Roses have announced a new partnership with Barbie. While the International Defence Rugby Championship has begun, we are still working to find results, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/08/17/one-week-until-the-2025-rugby-world-cup-and-scotlands-contract-controversy-wrr-211/
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