Women's Rugby Rundown

Argentina Strikes Gold as the Road to SVNS Finals Clears | WRR 238

Welcome to WRR 238 for March 16 to 22. We kick things off in South America where Argentina’s squad has made it back to back HSBC SVNS 2 titles after a gritty performance in Montevideo. With this gold medal, the Argentinians have officially punched their ticket to the season ending World Championship Series alongside fellow qualifiers South Africa and Spain, who will all join the elite SVNS 1 teams for the finale. Over in Europe, the championship stages are officially set as the Celtic Challenge and Italy’s Serie A Elite confirmed their final matchups.Read all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/03/23/wrr-238/

Black Ferns’ Vancouver Dominance and the Inclusive Stand in the USA | WRR 236

Welcome to WRR 236 for March 2-8. This week, the Black Ferns Sevens extend their reign of terror in Vancouver while the Celtic Challenge locks in a high-stakes semifinal bracket. In the United States, the rugby community mobilizes for an authoritative stand on inclusivity, and across the globe, domestic title races in France, Spain, and the United Kingdom reach a blistering fever pitch.Get all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/03/09/black-ferns-vancouver-terror-and-the-inclusive-stand-in-the-usa-wrr-236/

We Are Exhausted: A Statement on USA Rugby, Exclusion, and the State of the World | WRR 325

The rugby community has reached a breaking point. This week, we are taking a different approach. USA Rugby has officially released a new Competition Eligibility Policy that strictly excludes trans women from the Women’s Division, and the fallout is felt deeply across our entire sport.Between the exhaustion of systemic misogyny at home and the horror of war abroad, from Palestine and Ukraine to Sudan, the DRC, and the current strikes on Iran, the weight of the world is heavy. Usually, this is where we would give you the rundown of the week’s scores, from the SVNS results in Nairobi to the Red Roses’ record-breaking ticket sales. But to be honest, it feels wrong to talk about goal lines when the lines of our own community are being redrawn to exclude our teammates.For this week, we are skipping the normal news rundown to take a beat and acknowledge this reality. If you are exhausted, you are not alone.Read the Full News Rundown (SVNS, Six Nations, WRU Legal Battles):🔗 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/03/02/usa-rugby-eligibility-fallout-and-the-wrus-legal-standoff-wrr-235/

WRU EGM Triggered and WER Partners with The Women’s Sports Network | WRR 234

Welcome to WRR 234 for February 16-22. This week, the internal crisis at the Welsh Rugby Union reached a boiling point as community clubs officially triggered an Extraordinary General Meeting to challenge the current leadership. In a major move for the professional game, New Zealand Rugby secured a landmark collective agreement that guarantees a 36.56% revenue share for athletes and introduces significant salary floors for Super Rugby Aupiki players. Stateside, Women’s Elite Rugby announced a game-changing broadcast deal with The Women’s Sports Network to stream every 2026 match for free. Domestic league leaders are currently asserting their authority across the globe, with Saracens reclaiming the top spot in England, Stade Toulousain holding firm in France, and El Salvador remaining perfect in Spain.Get all the week’s women’s rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/02/23/wru-egm-triggered-and-wer-partners-with-the-womens-sports-network-wrr-234/

Argentina Crowned in Nairobi; Valley RFC Clinch HK Title; Pac4 Cities Confirmed | WRR 233

Welcome to WRR 233 for February 9 through February 15, 2026. This week we are celebrating a massive milestone for Argentina as they claim the SVNS 2 title in Nairobi and move to the top of the international standings. We also have a major update on the 2026 Pacific Four Series, which is set to bring world-class rugby to Sacramento, Kansas City, and Chicago before a historic finale on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. Domestically, we saw league titles clinched in Hong Kong and a record-breaking opening weekend in South Africa. Plus, we are gaining serious momentum on our 20th Anniversary 10K March as we close in on our first big gear drop.Read all the week's women's rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/02/16/argentina-crowned-in-nairobi-valley-rfc-clinch-hk-title-pac4-cities-confirmed-wrr-233/