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1/ WRR Episode 223: Global Finals, PWR Thrillers, and SVNS Changes
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BIG NEWS for US Pro Rugby! 🇺🇸🏉 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is thrilled to announce that all six Head Coaches will be returning for the 2026 season! This continuity is massive for player development, especially with experienced leaders like Legacy Cup winner Sarah Chobot back on the sidelines.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
BIG NEWS for US Pro Rugby! 🇺🇸🏉 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is thrilled to announce that all six Head Coaches will be returning for the 2026 season! This continuity is massive for player development, especially with experienced leaders like Legacy Cup winner Sarah Chobot back on the sidelines.
DOMESTIC ACTION IS WILD! 🤯 From blowouts to upsets, here's the global recap:
🇫🇷 France: AXA Elite 1 leaders ASM Romagnat stay perfect (34-12), but the shock of the round goes to Stade Villeneuvois Lille Metropole, who pulled off a 6-5 UPSET over Montpellier!
🇫🇷 France: AXA Elite 1 leaders ASM Romagnat stay perfect (34-12), but the shock of the round goes to Stade Villeneuvois Lille Metropole, who pulled off a 6-5 UPSET over Montpellier!
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
DOMESTIC ACTION IS WILD! 🤯 From blowouts to upsets, here's the global recap:
🇫🇷 France: AXA Elite 1 leaders ASM Romagnat stay perfect (34-12), but the shock of the round goes to Stade Villeneuvois Lille Metropole, who pulled off a 6-5 UPSET over Montpellier!
🇫🇷 France: AXA Elite 1 leaders ASM Romagnat stay perfect (34-12), but the shock of the round goes to Stade Villeneuvois Lille Metropole, who pulled off a 6-5 UPSET over Montpellier!
BIG APPLE, BIG RUGBY! 🍎🗽 The HSBC SVNS Series is debuting in New York City on March 14-15, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium! 🤯 This is a massive strategic move to grow rugby in the US ahead of LA28 and the US World Cups. Get ready for an intense, fast-paced final regular season round!
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BIG APPLE, BIG RUGBY! 🍎🗽 The HSBC SVNS Series is debuting in New York City on March 14-15, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium! 🤯 This is a massive strategic move to grow rugby in the US ahead of LA28 and the US World Cups. Get ready for an intense, fast-paced final regular season round!
IT'S HERE! The new HSBC SVNS season launches THIS WEEKEND! 🤯 We'll see New Zealand defending their Series title against Australia, who are fresh off their most recent victory. Plus, the massive Dubai Invitational kicks off alongside the main event! Who are you backing for the first leg? 👇
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
IT'S HERE! The new HSBC SVNS season launches THIS WEEKEND! 🤯 We'll see New Zealand defending their Series title against Australia, who are fresh off their most recent victory. Plus, the massive Dubai Invitational kicks off alongside the main event! Who are you backing for the first leg? 👇
HISTORY MADE! 🇪🇬🏉 The Egyptian Women’s Rugby 7s team had their historic continental debut at the Africa 7s! After facing tough competition, the squad fought hard and secured their FIRST-EVER continental win against Côte d’Ivoire, finishing tenth.
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
HISTORY MADE! 🇪🇬🏉 The Egyptian Women’s Rugby 7s team had their historic continental debut at the Africa 7s! After facing tough competition, the squad fought hard and secured their FIRST-EVER continental win against Côte d’Ivoire, finishing tenth.
WHAT A FINAL! 🇲🇽🏆 Mexico are your RAN 7s Champions after a thrilling 22-19 battle against Jamaica! Both teams punched their tickets to the Central American & Caribbean Games, and Mexico heads to the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
WHAT A FINAL! 🇲🇽🏆 Mexico are your RAN 7s Champions after a thrilling 22-19 battle against Jamaica! Both teams punched their tickets to the Central American & Caribbean Games, and Mexico heads to the HSBC SVNS 3 tournament.
The Europe Conference kicked off its season with decisive results: Georgia secured a dominating 43-0 shutout victory against Romania, while Austria earned a comfortable 20-7 win over Czechia.
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Europe Conference kicked off its season with decisive results: Georgia secured a dominating 43-0 shutout victory against Romania, while Austria earned a comfortable 20-7 win over Czechia.
The Hong Kong Select clinched the 3 Nations Cup by defeating Belgium 15-7 in the final match, which was played in challenging, freezing conditions. They overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit by scoring three unanswered, unconverted tries in the second half to secure the comeback victory.
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Hong Kong Select clinched the 3 Nations Cup by defeating Belgium 15-7 in the final match, which was played in challenging, freezing conditions. They overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit by scoring three unanswered, unconverted tries in the second half to secure the comeback victory.
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
1/ Mexico Wins RAN 7s and Hong Kong Clinches 3 Nations Cup | WRR 225
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November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
1/ Mexico Wins RAN 7s and Hong Kong Clinches 3 Nations Cup | WRR 225
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November 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brazilian Women's Rugby Sevens Team called up for the Dubai International Invitational Sevens
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Seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby Sevens convocada para o Dubai International Invitational Sevens - Confederação Brasileira de Rugby
Seleção Brasileira Feminina de Rugby Sevens jogará torneio internacional em Dubai, nos Emirados Árabes Unidos, como parte da preparação das Yaras para o Circuito Mundial de Rugby Sevens de 2026. Jogos...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Brazilian Women's Rugby Sevens Team called up for the Dubai International Invitational Sevens
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‘Fiona’s So Creative As A Coach’ – Murtagh Enjoying Old Belvedere’s Different Approach
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Irish Rugby | ‘Fiona’s So Creative As A Coach’ – Murtagh Enjoying Old Belvedere’s Different Approach
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November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
‘Fiona’s So Creative As A Coach’ – Murtagh Enjoying Old Belvedere’s Different Approach
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Egypt's formula to develop rugby after first continental tournament in Kenya
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Egypt's formula to develop rugby after first continental tournament in Kenya | MozzartSportKe
When Egypt stepped onto the pitch at the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens, it marked more than a debut. That was a symbol of a new era for a nation steadily rebuilding its rugby identity.Follow our WhatsApp...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Egypt's formula to develop rugby after first continental tournament in Kenya
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Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin expressed his satisfaction after a wider training squad completed a first alignment camp for the 2026 season in Stellenbosch on Friday.
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De Bruin pleased with first alignment camp outcomes
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin expressed his satisfaction after a wider training squad completed a first alignment camp for the 2026 season in Stellenbosch on Friday.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin expressed his satisfaction after a wider training squad completed a first alignment camp for the 2026 season in Stellenbosch on Friday.
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Wales duo Jasmine Joyce-Butchers and Alisha Butchers have welcomed a new life into the world together. They made the announcement in a collaborative social media post, revealing their baby's name as Ralphie Ted Joyce.
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Wales rugby internationals announce they've had a baby together
The Welsh rugby duo are now parents and have revealed what name they have given their baby boy
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November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Wales duo Jasmine Joyce-Butchers and Alisha Butchers have welcomed a new life into the world together. They made the announcement in a collaborative social media post, revealing their baby's name as Ralphie Ted Joyce.
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Rugby Australia has announced the latest Wallaroos quartet to re-sign for 2026, and the team’s youngest-ever debutant, Caitlyn Halse, is one of the four to put pen to paper.
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History-making teenager among latest Wallaroos re-signings
Rugby Australia has announced the latest Wallaroos quartet to re-sign for 2026, and the team's youngest-ever debutant, Caitlyn Halse, is one of the four to put pen to paper.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rugby Australia has announced the latest Wallaroos quartet to re-sign for 2026, and the team’s youngest-ever debutant, Caitlyn Halse, is one of the four to put pen to paper.
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Sky Italia will be the home of elite international rugby in Italy for 2026 | Six Nations Rugby
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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Sky Italia will be the home of elite international rugby in Italy for 2026 | Six Nations Rugby
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I’ve spent a lot of the last three years investigating the rise of anti-trans politics. Often, it came back to the controversy over trans women athletes.
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
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So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
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How right-wing superstar Riley Gaines built an anti-trans empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’ve spent a lot of the last three years investigating the rise of anti-trans politics. Often, it came back to the controversy over trans women athletes.
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
So I teamed up with @pablo.show to look into the leading figure on the issue: Riley Gaines.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202... 1/
Bath are having "productive" and "collaborative" conversations with the PWR about a women's team one day joining the league says their chief executive.
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Bath talks 'productive' with PWR about women's team joining top league
Bath are having
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November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Bath are having "productive" and "collaborative" conversations with the PWR about a women's team one day joining the league says their chief executive.
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USA Women's Eagles Sevens set to kick off season in Dubai & Cape Town
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM