Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women's Rugby News https://scrumhalfconnection.com/ USA and International Women's Rugby News Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:16:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-YSCNewheader_dottedwords_FBprofile-32x32.jpg Your Scrumhalf Connection – Women's Rugby News https://scrumhalfconnection.com/ 32 32 nowomensrugby,rugby,scrumhalf,scrumhalf,connection,scrumBest #wrugby site in the US, taking over the rest of the world soon! Visit our site for rugby news, videos, scores, match reports, #rugbyraffle & more!Best #wrugby site in the US, taking over the rest of the world soon! Visit our site for rugby news, videos, scores, match reports, #rugbyraffle & more!wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com WXV Players Are Divided Over World Rugby’s Smaller 4.5 Ball Trial https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/16/wxv-players-are-divided-over-world-rugbys-smaller-4-5-ball-trial/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/16/wxv-players-are-divided-over-world-rugbys-smaller-4-5-ball-trial/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:58:56 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=97067 When we last covered World Rugby’s bespoke equipment initiative in November 2025 (“Size 4.5 Ball Trial: World Rugby Must Prove This Change Elevates the Game, Not Limits It”), we questioned whether introducing gender-specific ball variations was a scientific necessity or an unsupported change that risks limiting elite athletes [1]. As the 2026 WXV Global Series ... Read more

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]]> https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/16/wxv-players-are-divided-over-world-rugbys-smaller-4-5-ball-trial/feed/ 0 wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com (Wendy Young) England Tops Australia, Mwamba Wins Kenya 7s, Atlantic Novas Claim Ultimate Title & LA28 Pathway | WRR 263 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/14/england-tops-australia-mwamba-wins-kenya-7s-atlantic-novas-claim-ultimate-title-la28-pathway-wrr-263/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/14/england-tops-australia-mwamba-wins-kenya-7s-atlantic-novas-claim-ultimate-title-la28-pathway-wrr-263/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:03:12 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=96900 Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 263 for September 7-13. The Red Roses extended their historic winning streak to 39 matches after overcoming a half-time deficit against Australia, while Mwamba secured the Kenya National 7s Circuit crown, and the Atlantic ... Read more

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]]> https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/14/england-tops-australia-mwamba-wins-kenya-7s-atlantic-novas-claim-ultimate-title-la28-pathway-wrr-263/feed/ 0 wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com (Wendy Young) From Field to Front Office: Angela Smarto’s Trail in Women’s Rugby https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/11/from-field-to-front-office-angela-smartos-trail-in-womens-rugby/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/11/from-field-to-front-office-angela-smartos-trail-in-womens-rugby/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:23:39 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=96880 We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their ... Read more

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]]> https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/11/from-field-to-front-office-angela-smartos-trail-in-womens-rugby/feed/ 0 wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com (Wendy Young) Grow the Game or Lock the Vault? Rugby’s Self-Defeating Copyright War https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/08/grow-the-game-or-lock-the-vault-rugbys-self-defeating-copyright-war/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/08/grow-the-game-or-lock-the-vault-rugbys-self-defeating-copyright-war/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:44:23 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=96743 There is a widening rift at the heart of modern sports marketing: the battle between protecting broadcast copyright and fostering the organic, decentralized promotion driven by digital content creators. Nowhere is this tension more acute right now than in rugby union, where a surge in aggressive copyright strikes is alienating the very fans building global ... Read more

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]]> https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/08/grow-the-game-or-lock-the-vault-rugbys-self-defeating-copyright-war/feed/ 0 wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com (Wendy Young) Historic Black Ferns Win, Fiji Thriller, Canada FISU Crown, and Quins Queens Take Embu 7s | WRR 262 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/07/historic-black-ferns-win-fiji-thriller-canada-fisu-crown-and-quins-queens-take-embu-7s-wrr-262/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/07/historic-black-ferns-win-fiji-thriller-canada-fisu-crown-and-quins-queens-take-embu-7s-wrr-262/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:36:43 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=96577 Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 262 for August 31-September 6. The Black Ferns secured a historic 52-20 win over South Africa, while Fiji narrowly held off a late second-half comeback from Japan to earn a 15-12 victory. In 7s ... Read more

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]]> https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/07/historic-black-ferns-win-fiji-thriller-canada-fisu-crown-and-quins-queens-take-embu-7s-wrr-262/feed/ 0 wendy@scrumhalfconnection.com (Wendy Young) USWRF Leadership Unlocked Webinar Series https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/01/uswrf-leadership-unlocked-webinar-series/ https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/09/01/uswrf-leadership-unlocked-webinar-series/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:57:49 +0000 https://scrumhalfconnection.com/?p=96455 If you are looking to grow your impact in women’s rugby, the US Women’s Rugby Foundation is launching something you won’t want to miss. The new Leadership Unlocked webinar series kicks off with its first session, Stories from the Leadership Pathway. The focus is on how leaders carve out space, build pivotal roles, and shape ... Read more

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