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1/ World Rugby is pushing the size 4.5 ball trial into elite #HSBCSVNS. Claims of designing the game "in its own right" aren't enough. We demand the science! Is this an enhancement or a limit?
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1/ World Rugby is pushing the size 4.5 ball trial into elite #HSBCSVNS. Claims of designing the game "in its own right" aren't enough. We demand the science! Is this an enhancement or a limit?
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
Read our full demand & analysis: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/26/s... #WomensRugby #DataNow
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.
1/ UNBOXING ALERT! 📦 Thanks so much to the amazing team at @WorldRugbyShop! The gear has arrived just in time for my November broadcasting schedule. Everything looks seriously sharp.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
1/ UNBOXING ALERT! 📦 Thanks so much to the amazing team at @WorldRugbyShop! The gear has arrived just in time for my November broadcasting schedule. Everything looks seriously sharp.
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Following their World Cup success, 🇿🇦 South Africa is launching a fully professional Women's Super League in mid-2026! This means central contracts for up to 150 players! This is a massive commitment to developing talent and building a dominant national program.
🔗 www.rugbypass.com/news/sa-rugb...
🔗 www.rugbypass.com/news/sa-rugb...
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Following their World Cup success, 🇿🇦 South Africa is launching a fully professional Women's Super League in mid-2026! This means central contracts for up to 150 players! This is a massive commitment to developing talent and building a dominant national program.
🔗 www.rugbypass.com/news/sa-rugb...
🔗 www.rugbypass.com/news/sa-rugb...
🇭🇰 Late Game Heroics! The Hong Kong Selects secured a tough 12-10 win over Germany to start the 3 Nations Cup. It was 0-0 at halftime, but they grabbed the game-winner with a converted try in the 78th minute. Clutch!
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🇭🇰 Late Game Heroics! The Hong Kong Selects secured a tough 12-10 win over Germany to start the 3 Nations Cup. It was 0-0 at halftime, but they grabbed the game-winner with a converted try in the 78th minute. Clutch!
🇲🇦 Massive news from Morocco! They are officially committed to establishing their first national women's rugby team across all age grades (15s & 7s)! The FRMR is scouting top talent across France, Spain, and England to build their squads.
More: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
More: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🇲🇦 Massive news from Morocco! They are officially committed to establishing their first national women's rugby team across all age grades (15s & 7s)! The FRMR is scouting top talent across France, Spain, and England to build their squads.
More: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
More: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
🚨 Olympic Schedule Alert! 🚨 We have the dates for LA 2028 Rugby Sevens! The Women's tournament runs July 12-15, with Gold Medals decided on the 15th! 🏅 The Men follow from July 16-18. Get those calendars marked! 🗓️
Get all your news for the week: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
Get all your news for the week: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨 Olympic Schedule Alert! 🚨 We have the dates for LA 2028 Rugby Sevens! The Women's tournament runs July 12-15, with Gold Medals decided on the 15th! 🏅 The Men follow from July 16-18. Get those calendars marked! 🗓️
Get all your news for the week: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
Get all your news for the week: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/11/17/w...
🇿🇦 Africa's 7s Queens! South Africa absolutely DOMINATED the Rugby Africa Cup, defending their title with a perfect run 🏆. They didn't concede a single point across the whole tournament, crushing Kenya 22-0 in the final!
🇰🇪 Kenya placed second and 🇺🇬 Uganda third.
🇰🇪 Kenya placed second and 🇺🇬 Uganda third.
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🇿🇦 Africa's 7s Queens! South Africa absolutely DOMINATED the Rugby Africa Cup, defending their title with a perfect run 🏆. They didn't concede a single point across the whole tournament, crushing Kenya 22-0 in the final!
🇰🇪 Kenya placed second and 🇺🇬 Uganda third.
🇰🇪 Kenya placed second and 🇺🇬 Uganda third.
1/ South Africa Secures SVNS 3 Qualification; Black Ferns Search for New Coach | WRR 224
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Open for the week's 🧵.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
1/ South Africa Secures SVNS 3 Qualification; Black Ferns Search for New Coach | WRR 224
Open for the week's 🧵.
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Open for the week's 🧵.
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🇳🇿 FPC Restructure: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced a significant restructure for the 2026 Farah Palmer Cup, reducing it to 12 teams with two balanced pools.
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🇳🇿 FPC Restructure: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced a significant restructure for the 2026 Farah Palmer Cup, reducing it to 12 teams with two balanced pools.
The national women's 7s teams from Spain, France, and the Czech Republic are linking up in Alicante for a Training Camp to launch their new season!
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The national women's 7s teams from Spain, France, and the Czech Republic are linking up in Alicante for a Training Camp to launch their new season!
The playoff picture is officially set for Championship Weekend in the Midwest, NERFU, and Empire divisions of USA Club Rugby.
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The playoff picture is officially set for Championship Weekend in the Midwest, NERFU, and Empire divisions of USA Club Rugby.
The Super 7s Women's Championship is over and Delta is your 2025 First Division Champion with a perfect 20 points! 🥇
Huge congrats also go out to the Lionesses of Paraisópolis who dominated the Second Division, earning that crucial promotion spot into the 2026 First Division.
Huge congrats also go out to the Lionesses of Paraisópolis who dominated the Second Division, earning that crucial promotion spot into the 2026 First Division.
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Super 7s Women's Championship is over and Delta is your 2025 First Division Champion with a perfect 20 points! 🥇
Huge congrats also go out to the Lionesses of Paraisópolis who dominated the Second Division, earning that crucial promotion spot into the 2026 First Division.
Huge congrats also go out to the Lionesses of Paraisópolis who dominated the Second Division, earning that crucial promotion spot into the 2026 First Division.
Australia has officially locked in Perth as the SVNS stop for three more years, starting Feb 7-8, 2026! 📅
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Australia has officially locked in Perth as the SVNS stop for three more years, starting Feb 7-8, 2026! 📅
Former Wales star Elinor Snowsill is NOT happy about England "headhunting" Wales's brightest young female players! 🤬
Her point: Why be 'just another number' across the border when you can be a star at home?
Her point: Why be 'just another number' across the border when you can be a star at home?
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Former Wales star Elinor Snowsill is NOT happy about England "headhunting" Wales's brightest young female players! 🤬
Her point: Why be 'just another number' across the border when you can be a star at home?
Her point: Why be 'just another number' across the border when you can be a star at home?