Black Ferns Dominate Dubai; SVNS Map & Teams Confirmed; Ball Size Trial | WRR 226
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 events and teams that are still in play.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/12/01/black-ferns-dominate-dubai-svns-map-ball-size-trial-wrr-2226/
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Mexico Wins RAN 7s and Hong Kong Clinches 3 Nations Cup | WRR 225
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 2026 season.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/24/mexico-wins-ran-7s-and-hong-kong-clinches-3-nations-cup-wrr-225/
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South Africa Secures SVNS 3 Qualification; Black Ferns Search for New Coach | WRR 224
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 the Arnold Clark Premiership Grand Final, while several teams clinched titles at the USA Club Championships in the Midwest, NERFU, and Empire unions.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/wrr-224/
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Stirling’s Final Spot Secured, Perth SVNS Locked for Three Years | WRR 223
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.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/11/stirlings-final-spot-secured-perth-svns-locked-for-three-years-wrr-223/
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 Bulls Daisies have appointed an all-women coaching staff in South Africa, and playoff races are heating up across the USA, Scotland, France, and Italy.🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/03/pwr-attendance-soars-183-and-bulls-daisies-appoint-all-women-staff-wrr-222/
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