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Electrifying GrowthRe-release: The Real Life Wendy Rhoades with Julie Moore of YSC Consulting at AccentureAre you wanting to grow, but wondering if your leadership team is aligned for success? This re-release of Electrifying Growth dives into the critical link between leadership and company performance, especially in high-growth environments. Our guest is Julie Moore, Director at YSC Consulting, part of Accenture’s leadership and culture group. With over a decade of experience in leadership strategy, Julie specializes in helping private equity firms and their portfolio companies align their leadership teams for growth. Her background in human capital consulting at Deloitte and HR roles at Warner Brothers provides her with a deep understanding of...2024-10-2334 min
Women's Rugby RundownWomen’s Rugby News for Mar 6-12Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Mar 6 -12. Wales and France named their squads for the TikTok Six Nations and Siobhan Cattigan was finally honored by the Scottish Rugby Union.
In domestic XVs news, Mwamba defended their Kenya Cup title as they defeated the Impala Saracens 21-20, Exeter and Gloucester-Hartpury have secured playoff spots in Allianz Premier, the Technical Architecture Rugby Club of A Coruña or C.R.A.T. upset the Crocodiles but they still lead in the Iberdrola league, Chiefs Manawa topped the table of Super Rugby Aupiki and will fac...2024-05-0800 min
Women's Rugby RundownNew Zealand Wins SVNS League, England's Sixth Guinness Women's Six Nations Victory and WXV Teams Confirmed | WRR 151Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for April 22-May 5! New Zealand clinched the SVNS League 2024 title at Singapore 7s, while France secured bronze and Ireland landed fifth place. Despite Canada’s victory over them, Great Britain’s 8th place finish ensures their spot in the Grand Final. England claimed their sixth consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations win and we now know almost half of the 18 teams competing in the WXV. In the Africa Cup, Madagascar defeated Kenya, and South Africa dominated Cameroon, and we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide!
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Women's Rugby RundownFinal Spot for Paris 2024 Women's Rugby Sevens, Majadahonda Clinches RFER Cup and Black Ferns Announce 2024 Player Contracts | WRR 150Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for April 15-21. Less than 100 days out from Paris 2024, 11 out of the 12 women’s teams have been finalized, leaving only 1 spot left to fill. Round 4 for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations saw wins by England, Scotland, and France. Securing their third title of the season, Majadahonda clinched their inaugural RFER Cup victory. The Black Ferns also announced their 2024 contracted players, and we provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/04/22/womens-rugby-rundown-for-apr-15-21/.
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Women's Rugby RundownSpain Dominates European Championship, England Leads Six Nations, Canada and USA Rosters Revealed for Pacific Four Series and Africa Cup Looms | WRR 149In this week's Women’s Rugby Rundown from April 8-14, Spain clinched their 7th European Championship title with a commanding victory over Sweden and secured a spot in the WXV play-offs, while England leads the Guinness Women’s Six Nations standings. Additionally, Canada and USA unveiled their rosters for the Pacific Four Series, and the upcoming 2024 Africa Cup presents a vital opportunity for teams from Africa to pave their way to the WXV and potentially the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Plus, don't miss our comprehensive coverage of Premier and Club competitions unfolding across the globe!
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Women's Rugby RundownBlack Ferns Triumph in Hong Kong Sevens, Spain Wins European Championships, Andorra's Successful Debut, Ireland's Moloney Returns and World Rugby's Apology | WRR 148In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Apr 1-7, the Black Ferns secured their third consecutive gold at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, Spain triumphed over Netherlands in the European Championships, Andorra made a victorious debut in their inaugural international test against Bulgaria, Cliodhna Moloney earned a recall to the Ireland squad after a two-year absence, World Rugby issued a groveling apology for ‘misogynistic’ guidelines on how to coach women, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/04/08/womens-rugby-rundown-for-apr-1-8/.
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Women's Rugby RundownFrance, England, Italy Victorious in Six Nations Round 2, US Beats South Africa and Spain Overcomes Portugal | WRR 147In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for March 25-31, where France, England, and Italy secured victories in the second round of the Six Nations tournament, the US emerged triumphant against South Africa, Spain celebrated a victory over Portugal, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/04/01/womens-rugby-rundown-for-mar-25-31/.
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Women's Rugby RundownFrance, Scotland, and England Triumph in Six Nations and South Africa Prevails Over Spain | WRR 146In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 18-24: France, Scotland, and England secured victories in the opening matches of the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations. England’s Marlie Packer reached the centurion club milestone. South Africa triumphed over Spain, and Societe Generale Valley clinched consecutive Championships in the Nan Fung Group | SEWIT Women’s Premiership. Additionally, we offer a global overview of Premier and Club competitions worldwide!
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/03/25/womens-rugby-rundown-for-mar-18-24/.
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Women's Rugby RundownNetherlands Qualify for WXV 3, Ticket Giveaway for USA's Pacific Four Series and Six Nations Preview | WRR 145In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 11-17, Netherlands secured qualification for WXV, don't miss our ticket giveaway for the inaugural Pacific Four Series match in Los Angeles, CA, England prepares to defend their title in the upcoming Six Nations, Jack Hanratty will transition to a new role at the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees post-Paris 2024 Olympics and we catch up on global Premier and Club competitions!
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/03/18/womens-rugby-rundown-for-mar-11-17/.
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Women's Rugby RundownChina Secures Second Cup Challenger Series Title and USA Pacific Four Series Venue Revealed | WRR 144In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Mar 4-10, China clinched their second consecutive Challenger Series title, the USA disclosed the location of their Pacific Four Series match, Italy renewed contracts, Colombia prepares for a crucial face-off against the Netherlands, Brazil officially announced their match against Colombia, World Rugby extended the Gallagher High Performance Academy, and we also provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/03/11/womens-rugby-rundown-for-mar-4-10/.
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Women's Rugby RundownNew Zealand Victorious at LA 7s, Wolfhounds Claim Celtic Challenge Title | WRR 143In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 26-Mar 3, New Zealand clinched back-to-back victories at LA 7s, paving the way for the upcoming Hong Kong stop in April. The Celtic Challenge concluded with the Wolfhounds as champions. Germany returned to international rugby. Uncertainty surrounds Italy's contracted players ahead of the Six Nations, and the locations for the 2024 WXV Tournament were disclosed.
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/03/04/womens-rugby-rundown-for-feb-26-mar-3/.
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Women's Rugby RundownBlack Ferns Win SVNS Series and Wolfhounds Triumph in Celtic Challenge | WRR 142In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 19-25, the Black Ferns secured their fourth consecutive HSBC SVNS Series title, the Irish Wolfhounds celebrated an undefeated season with a historic victory in the Celtic Challenge, Wales faced controversy with a reported sex assault incident, and we explore global Premier and Club competitions.
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/02/26/womens-rugby-rundown-for-feb-19-25/.
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Women's Rugby RundownCeltic Challenge Playoffs Results, Six Nations Squads Announced and Black Ferns Venues Revealed | WRR 141In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 12-18, we cover Celtic Challenge Playoff results, Guinness Six Nations squad announcements, Black Ferns' Pacific Four Series venues, Australia's $3 million investment in women’s rugby, Germany's imminent return to International XVs, the USA's new CEO appointment, and a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.
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Women's Rugby RundownVancouver 7s Fixtures Released, Benetton Wins Latin Challenge and Wallaroos 2024 Schedule Announced | WRR 140In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Feb 5-11, Vancouver 7s fixtures are out, Italy’s Benetton triumphs in the Latin Challenge, Wallaroos unveil 2024 schedule, Scrum Queens explores WXV Qualification, and a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.
More: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/02/12/womens-rugby-rundown-for-feb-5-11/.
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#womensrugbyrundown #rugby #womensrugby #wrugby2024-02-1204 minElectrifying GrowthThe Real Life Wendy Rhoades with Julie Moore of YSC Consulting of AccentureJulie Moore is the Director of YSC Consulting, a leadership strategy firm that is now part of Accenture. YSC has partnered with 45% of the FTSE 100 and works with private equity firms all over the world. As an executive coach, Julie’s role is much like a family therapist for executive teams, helping companies add the value of more effective leadership among their C-suite and senior executive teams. Host Chris Sudgen, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, spends this episode of Electrifying Growth with Julie. They cover her experience of working in HR and talent management before venturing into the...2024-02-0734 min
Women's Rugby RundownNetherlands Shine in Euro Opener, Pacific Four Series Unveiled, Celtic Challenge and Six Nations Dream Team Revealed | WRR 139In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Jan 29-Feb 4, we highlight the Netherlands' standout performance against Sweden in the Europe Championship opener, reveal the Pacific Four Series matches, delve into Celtic Challenge standings and playoffs, showcase the combined Guinness Six Nations Dream Team by Sage, and provide a global overview of Premier and Club competitions.
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Women's Rugby RundownIreland Makes Historic Perth Cup Final and Vancouver Pools Drawn Randomly | WRR 138Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 22-28. In 7s, Ireland reached their first-ever Cup Final in Perth, securing victory over hosts and current SVNS leaders Australia. The pools for Vancouver have been determined through a random drawing, marking a departure from the previous method based on prior placement. In XVs, UL Bohemians secured the Energia AIL Cup title, and SL Benfica emerged victorious in Portugal’s Honor Division Final.
Read more: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/01/29/womens-rugby-rundown-for-jan-22-28/.
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Women's Rugby RundownColumba Diallo Joins Olympic Torch Relay, HSBC SVNS Perth Draws Revealed and LA 7s Expands | WRR 137Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 15-21. In 7s, Coumba Diallo of France is set to join the Olympic Torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the HSBC SVNS Perth pool draws are out, and we learned that LA 7s will expand to three days. In XVs, the Nile Rapids secured their first Uganda Cup, Gloucester-Hartpury maintain an undefeated record in the PWR, and Majadahonda claimed the Spain Super Cup but CRAT still leads Spain’s Iberdrola League. Railway Union leads the Energia AIL Cup, HKFC Natixis Ice continues to top Hong Kong’s Nan Fung Sewit Premie...2024-01-2204 min
Women's Rugby RundownChina Triumphs in HSBC Sevens Challenger, Wolfhounds Lead Celtic Challenge and Lions Tour in 2027 | WRR 136In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for January 8-14, China secured victory in the 7s Challenger, setting the stage for the next event in Uruguay. The Wolfhounds lead the Celtic Challenge, and the women's British and Irish Lions will tour New Zealand in 2027, sparking discussions. Majadahonda clinched the Iberdrola Iberian Cup, while Uganda Cup witnessed tight semi-finals. Ireland's Energia AIL Cup faces challenges. In PWR Round 8, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury triumphed. HKFC Natixis Ice leads in Hong Kong's Premiership. Spain's Iberdrola sees CRAT at the top after Round 5.
Watch & read all the week’s news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/01/15/wome...2024-01-1503 min
Women's Rugby RundownItaly Triumphs in Latin Challenge, Gwalia Lightning Leads Celtic Challenge and Belgium's XVs Revival | WRR 135In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7, Italy triumphed in both matches of the Latin Challenge, while Gwalia Lightning leads the Celtic Challenge, matches in the Energia AIL Cup have been forfeited due to the impacts of the Celtic Challenge and the upcoming Six Nations. Spain's CR Majadahonda faces Portugal in the Iberian Cup, and Colombia prepares for a playoff against the Netherlands in WXV 3. In Premier & Club news, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury maintain undefeated records, the Big Game 15 sets a world attendance record, and various leagues showcase exciting developments. In 7s news, the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Ch...2024-01-1002 min
Women's Rugby Rundown2024 Rugby Sevens Calendar Unveiled: Challenger and SVNS Series, Sevens Repechage and Paris Olympics | WRR 134In 2024, the Women's Rugby calendar is packed with exciting events. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger and HSBC SVNS Series span various locations from Dubai to Madrid. The World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco will finalize the teams for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Beyond sevens, the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Europe Championships promise additional excitement. Stay tuned for updates on the WXV Tournament, Africa Cup, Asia Championship, Oceania Championship, O'Reilly Cup, and International Test matches.
Watch & read all the week’s news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/01/02/womens-rugby-rundown-a-preview-of-2024s-premier-events/.
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Women's Rugby RundownWallaroos Announce Jo Yapp as Head Coach, Guinness Named Title Partner for Six Nations and Monaco to Host Sevens Repechage | WRR 133In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 11-17, Jo Yapp is announced as the Wallaroos' new head coach. Guinness partners with both Men's and Women's Six Nations, and Monaco hosts the World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024. Stirling County secures the Scotland’s Women's Premiership title with a comeback win. Updates include the USA Club Women’s Rugby Guide, Kenya Cup postponement, Saracens leading Allianz PWR, and Bordeaux and Toulouse undefeated in France's Elite 1 while CRAT tops the Iberdrola standings.
Watch & read all the week’s news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2023/12/18/womens-rugby-rundown-for-dec-11-17/.
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Women's Rugby RundownSunderland & Twickenham to Host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, Spain Eyes Future Hosting and Australia Wins Cape Town Title | WRR 132Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 4-10. Sunderland’s Stadium of Light is slated to host the inaugural match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 while Twickenham Stadium will host the final. Spain is targeting the hosting of both men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups post-2031, and Australia secured their first-ever Cape Town title and clinched a second consecutive HSBC SVNS 2024 series win by defeating France in the final.
In more news, Hollie Davidson will creates history as the first Scottish female referee in the Guinness Six Nations. Canada has launched a strategic...2023-12-1100 minWomen's Rugby RundownTunisia Climbs World Rugby Rankings After Victories Over Uganda | WRR 131Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for November 20-26. Tunisia secured victories in both matches against Uganda, triumphing with scores of 26-17 and 53-13, leading to a two-place climb in the World Rugby Rankings. Brazil and Portugal experienced a split in victories, with Brazil claiming the first match 10-7, and Portugal securing the second with a 13-5 win. The USA appointed Brandon Sparks as the Head of Women’s High Performance.
In 7s news, the first stop of the 2023-24 HSBC SVNs series approaches this weekend, and the official schedule for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 has been...2023-11-2700 minWomen's Rugby RundownWelsh Rugby Union Acknowledges Cultural Issues Revealed in Review | WRR 130Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 13-19. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has shared an independent review that uncovered instances of sexism, misogyny, racism, and homophobia within its culture. The WRU’s new leadership, including Chair Richard Collier-Keywood, incoming Group CEO Abi Tierney, and interim CEO Nigel Walker, has acknowledged the findings and expressed their commitment to addressing these cultural issues.
In more news, Japan solidified their spot in Paris 2024 by emerging victorious in the Asia Olympic Qualifier, with China and Hong Kong securing spots in the Final Qualification Tournament. This completes the roster of auto-qualified team...2023-11-2000 minWomen's Rugby RundownFiji Secures Olympic Spot and Australia Claims Oceania 7s Title | WRR 129Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 6-12. Australia won the Oceania 7s Championships, yet the spotlight shone brightly on Fiji as they secured their spot in the Olympics Paris 2024 with an impressive 54-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in the women’s Olympic final. Notably, Papua New Guinea and Samoa also clinched places in the Final Qualification Tournament. In other rugby news, Kenya triumphed over Uganda with a convincing 87-3 win in the Elgon Cup, while Sione Fukofuka has been appointed as the next USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach.
In Premier & Club news, we delve into t...2023-11-1300 minWomen's Rugby RundownEngland Claims Inaugural WXV 1 Title, Canada Upsets France | WRR 128Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 30-November 5. England secured the inaugural WXV 1 championship with a statement victory over New Zealand, while Canada caused an upset by defeating France in an exciting early game. Australia also clinched a win against Wales. Additionally, we learned all the winners of this year's World Rugby Awards. Unfortunately the ceremonies were split into two separate events due to the ongoing women's WXV tournament. The decision by World Rugby to hold separate venues for these events has faced criticism for not giving all the winners their due recognition.
In 7s news, the US...2023-11-0600 minWomen's Rugby RundownScotland and Ireland Triumph in WXV 2 and WXV 3 and Australia Upsets France | WRR 127Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 23-29. Scotland and Ireland emerged as the inaugural champions in WXV 2 and WXV 3, respectively. Italy secured a 30-8 victory over the USA with five tries in Cape Town, although they narrowly missed out on the inaugural title to Scotland due to points difference. Ireland staged a remarkable comeback at The Sevens Stadium, coming from 10-0 down to secure a narrow 15-13 victory and claim the inaugural WXV 3 championship. In WXV 1, we saw big wins from the Black Ferns and England while Australia caused an upset by defeating 3rd-ranked France for th...2023-10-3000 minWomen's Rugby RundownFrance Stuns Black Ferns, Scotland Overcomes USA and New Rugby Partnership between Uganda and Tunisia | WRR 126Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 16-22. The weekend’s WXV action delivered thrilling moments, including France’s astonishing 18-17 victory over the 2021 Rugby World Cup Champions, Black Ferns, and Scotland’s notable 24-14 triumph against the USA, marking only the second time they’ve bested the Eagles in seven encounters. Additionally, Uganda and Tunisia have forged a fresh rugby partnership, paving the way for an inaugural match later this year and a rematch scheduled for early 2024, further enhancing international rugby connections.
In Premier & Club news, the Colorado Gray Wolves clinched their fourth WPL Championship by defeating...2023-10-2300 minWomen's Rugby RundownWXV Broadcast Details Revealed, South Africa vs. Samoa Drawn and Hong Kong beats Colombia | WRR 125Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 2-8. This week's highlights include the unveiling of WXV broadcast details, an intense match where South Africa and Samoa battled to a 17-17 draw (with a halftime score of 10-10), Hong Kong's thrilling 31-28 victory over Colombia in the final WXV warmup match, Mitsubishi Electric's partnership announcement with World Rugby, and insights from Sally Horrox, World Rugby Chief of Women’s Rugby, regarding the growth of the 15s game through WXV.
In Premier & Club news, the All Blues and the Gray Wolves secured their spots in the WPL Championships in Glen...2023-10-0900 minWomen's Rugby RundownNew Zealand Beats Australia, Japan's Historic Win, and More Exciting Matches | WRR 124Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 25-Oct 1, where we witnessed a thrilling weekend of action, including New Zealand’s victory over Australia, Wales defeating USA, England triumphing over Canada, Scotland prevailing against Spain, Japan securing their first-ever win against Italy, Barbarians outperforming Munster, and Hong Kong announcing an upcoming matchup against Colombia on October 6 in a WXV warmup match.
In 7s news, China emerged victorious in the Asian Games against Japan, Australia Green claimed victory in the second round of Fiji Mini 7s, Oceania Rugby confirmed that their Championships and Olympic Qualifier will take place in Bris...2023-10-0200 minWomen's Rugby RundownCanada vs. Red Roses, Barbarians Win, USA Interim Coaching Staff, and More | WRR 123Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 17-24. It was a busy weekend as teams continued their preparations for the WXV. In a rematch of the 2021 RWC semi-final, Canada remained competitive in the first half but the Red Roses eventually pulled away to secure a 50-24 victory. The return of the Barbarians saw them triumph over South Africa with a final score of 38-26. The Kenya Lionesses concluded their South Africa tour with a 22-17 loss to the San Clemente Rhinos. Meanwhile, the Springboks also faced the San Clemente Rhinos, emerging victorious with a 22-17 win. Additionally, th...2023-09-2500 min
Women's Rugby RundownWallabies' Bonuses, Japan's Close Win, Haig as Eagles Interim Coach, and RWC Round 2 | WRR 122Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for September 11-17. It was revealed this week that the Wallabies may receive substantial bonuses at the Rugby World Cup, further strengthening the women’s team’s argument about gender equity. Japan secured a close victory against Fiji, South Africa dominated Kenya, and upcoming matches include South Africa against the Barbarians and Kenya facing the San Clemente Rhinos. Additionally, Milton Haig has been appointed as the USA Women’s Eagles Interim Head Coach for the 2023 WXV2 tournament in South Africa. Finally, Round 2 of the 2023 Rugby World Cup saw wins by France, New Zealand...2023-09-1800 min
Women's Rugby RundownJapan Edges Fiji, Ukraine Debuts in XVs and Rugby World Cup 2023 Kicks Off | WRR 121Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 4-10. Japan emerged victorious with a 29-24 score in a closely contested match against Fiji as both teams gear up for upcoming WXV fixtures, and they are set to clash once more on September 16th. Meanwhile, Ukraine made their XVs debut against Catalonia, a two-time Spanish Champion, falling short with a 15-7 score and the 2023 Rugby World Cup opened with wins by Italy, Ireland, Australia, England and Japan.
The Black Ferns, England, and Canada have announced their training squads as they prepare for the WXV. England and Canada are set to...2023-09-1100 min
Women's Rugby RundownSouth Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland Prepare for WXV as Global Rugby Sees Growth | WRR 120Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Aug 28-Sep 3. South Africa, Wales, Japan, Samoa, and Ireland have revealed their training squads for the WXV, and the majority of teams are set to compete on the weekend of September 30 in anticipation of the official launch of the WXV Tournament. Additionally, World Rugby has reported an 11% increase in global rugby growth compared to the previous year, largely driven by emerging rugby nations and increased participation from women and girls.
Leinster secured their first Ireland Interprovincial Championship title since 2019 with a 33-14 victory over Munster, while Canterbury’s record-breaking semifinal win sets...2023-09-0400 min
Women's Rugby RundownAustralia Announces Strategic Reset Amid Wallaroos' Concerns Over Disparities | WRR 119Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 21-27. Australia has issued a statement indicating they are ‘to undertake a strategic reset’, but the lack of clarity behind this change stands juxtaposed with a recent collective social media demonstration by the Wallaroos, underscoring alleged disparities compared to the men’s team.
In more XVs news, World Rugby has revealed the eight venues set to host matches during the 2025 Rugby World Cup, and we all need to be prepared to travel all over the country from Twickenham to York. Additionally, the Bulls Daisies secured the 2023 South Africa Premier Division title as...2023-08-2800 min
Women's Rugby RundownCanada Secures Olympic Qualification, Mexico and Jamaica Follow and Wallaroos Express Criticism Towards Rugby Australia | WRR 118Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 14-20. Canada secured an Olympic qualification, with Mexico and Jamaica, coming in second and third respectively, earning spots in the Final Qualification Tournament next year. Additionally, the Wallaroos expressed criticism towards Rugby Australia (RA) regarding disparities in treatment compared to the men’s team.
In more XVs news, Wales appointed Abi Tierney as CEO raising hopes that her customer focused approach will address recent challenges, New Zealand introduced a pathway to the Black Ferns with Whitney Hansen taking the reins of the Black Ferns XV, Scotland announced their extended training squa...2023-08-2100 min
Women's Rugby RundownWorld Rugby Reveals WXV Fixtures and Chicago Lions Victorious at 2023 USA Club 7s | WRR 117Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 7-13! World Rugby has unveiled the forthcoming WXV fixtures, featuring six matches on the opening weekend, while the Chicago Lions conquered the 2023 USA Club 7s Rugby National Championships.
In more XVs news, Ireland’s Vodafone Interpros began with Connacht’s surprise win over Leinster, while Munster dominated against Ulster. In the Farah Palmer Cup Round 5, Auckland surged forward, defending champions Canterbury struggled, and Wellington faced another loss to Bay of Plenty. The Bulls Daisies continued their South Africa Premier Division dominance, securing a 12th win and setting up semi-final matchups, while...2023-08-1500 min
Women's Rugby RundownNorthern Loonies Triumph in PR 7s, Experts Claim United Championship, and Pools Set for 2023 USA Club 7s National Championships | WRR 116Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 31-August 6. The Northern Loonies won the 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens Championship, the Experts claimed the United Championship, and the pools have been set for the 2023 USA Club 7s National Championships, scheduled for August 12-13 in Madison, WI.
In more 7s news, Rugby Americas North has announced that their women’s competition in the Olympic Qualification tournament will be a round-robin tournament with Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, and St. Lucia in Langford, British Columbia, on August 19-20.
In XVs news, the Bulls Daisies, Boland Dames, and Border Ladies secured vict...2023-08-0800 min
Women's Rugby RundownIreland Appoints Scott Bemand as Head Coach and Centro-Oeste Wins BR XVs Championship | WRR 115Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 24-30. Ireland revealed the appointment of former England coach Scott Bemand as Head Coach, while Centro-Oeste secured their second BR XVs Championship victory.
In other XVs updates, South Africa has gathered in Stellenbosch as they gear up for the WXV Tier 2 tournament. Meanwhile, South Africa's Premier Division is inching closer to the postseason with Bulls Daisies maintaining their dominant position and in the Farah Palmer Cup, Waikato and Canterbury remain at the forefront after three rounds
In 7s news, Canada is set to host Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong in a...2023-08-0100 min
Women's Rugby RundownItaly Qualifies for WXV 2 and Concerns Rise for Irish Rugby Program | WRR 114Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 17-23. Italy secured their place in WXV 2 with a victory against Spain in the last WXV Qualification match, while Spain will compete in WXV 3. Former Irish International player, Nichola Fryday, announced her retirement, leaving the Irish National team without a head coach, captain, and manager, raising concerns about the program’s continued lack of support. In preparation for WXV, Canada will play a two-match series against England, and Japan will take on Fiji in September.
In more XVs news, the Bulls Daisies maintain their dominance in South Africa’s Premier Divisi...2023-07-2501 min
Women's Rugby RundownBlack Ferns Secure Pacific Four Series Title and USA Qualifies for WXV 2 | WRR 113Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 10-16. The Black Ferns clinched their second consecutive World Rugby Pacific Four Series title, Canada and Australia have secured their spots in WXV 1, the USA has locked in their place in WXV 2, and Japan triumphed over Spain with a 24-19 victory, completing a clean sweep of their series.
Spain is now set to take on Italy on July 22 in the final WXV Qualifier, where the victor will join WXV 2 and the defeated side will take a spot in WXV 3. Meanwhile, England has announced 32 player contracts with improved benefits, which now in...2023-07-1800 min
Women's Rugby RundownBlack Ferns and Colombia Secure WXV Spots and USA Faces Crucial Match | WRR 112Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for July 3-9. The Black Ferns have secured their spot in WXV 1, while Colombia has successfully qualified for WXV 3. Australia and Canada are expected to secure qualification for WXV 2 after their PAC 4 matches this weekend. The USA faces high stakes as they take on the reigning champions, the Black Ferns, with a victory ensuring their place in WXV 1. Meanwhile, a loss would still see them qualify for WXV 2. The anticipation grows as we eagerly await the outcome of the Italy versus Spain match on July 22, which will determine the final qualification spots.
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Women's Rugby RundownGreat Britain Triumphs at European Games, Poland and Czechia Earn Final Qualification Tournament Spots | WRR 111Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for June 26-July 2. Great Britain emerged victorious at the European Games, guaranteeing their place in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Both Poland, who finished second, and Czechia, securing third place, have earned their spots in the Final Qualification Tournament taking place in June 2024
In more 7s news, the Loonies clinched victory at the Western Conference Kickoff for PR 7s, with teams now gearing up for the Conference Finals on July 15 and July 23.
In XVs news, New Zealand dominated Australia with a 50-0 win as the Pacific Four Series resumed. The action now moves to Ca...2023-07-0401 min
Women's Rugby RundownEuropean Games and Gloucester-Hartpury Claims Allianz Premier Championship | WRR 110Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 19-25. Great Britain is on the path to victory at the European Games which would secure automatic qualification to the Olympics. Meanwhile, Gloucester-Hartpury clinched their first Allianz Premier Championship title with an impressive win over Exeter.
In more 7s news, Czechia pulled off an upset victory over Spain in the quarterfinals of the European Games and advanced to face Poland in the semifinals. Belgium, on the other hand, will have a challenging match against the formidable GB team. The teams securing second and third place in the...2023-06-2701 min
Women's Rugby RundownBrazil Qualifies for Olympics; Fijiana Players Demand Promised Payments | WRR 109Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 12-18. Brazil emerged victorious in the South American 7s, securing their qualification for the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, in a concerning turn of events, Fijiana players have taken to social media to demand the payments that were promised to them. The FRU has responded.
In more XVs news, USA, Canada, and Australia have announced their extended rosters for the Pacific Four Series, which is set to restart on June 29 in Canada. Meanwhile, after a two-year investigation, Wales has published a report addressing complaints from their women’s players rega...2023-06-2001 min
Women's Rugby RundownEngland Enhances Player Contracts as Italy Prepares for WXV Qualifier Against Spain | WRR 108Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 5-11. England announced more player contracts with longer deals and enhanced terms as they continue to lead from the front while Italy announced they will host Spain on July 22 to see who is placed in WXV 2 or 3.
In Premier and Club news, Stade Bordelais beat Blagnac 27-23 to win the France Elite 1 Title, Exeter and Gloucester-Hartpury will face off in the Allianz Premier Championship, Bulls Daisies continue to lead South Africa's Premier Division but Border Ladies are only two points behind, and we saw wins for Berkeley...2023-06-1300 min
Women's Rugby RundownSamoa Secures Historic Oceania Championship Win and Qualifies for WXV 2 | WRR 107Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 23 to June 4. Samoa made history by winning the Oceania Championship for the first time, securing their qualification for WXV 2 and Fiji finished as the runner-up, earning their spot in WXV 3.
In the USA, Round 6 of the WPL saw impressive wins for Berkeley, Beantown, and CO Gray Wolves while in the USA Club Rugby National Championships, San Diego emerged victorious over NOVA in D1 and in D2, Knoxville secured a thrilling win over Severn River.
Moving to South Africa, Bulls Daisies continue to dominate the Premier Division and...2023-06-0600 min
Women's Rugby RundownSouth Africa, Japan Secure WXV 2 Qualification and Oceania Championships Underway | WRR 106Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 22-28. South Africa and Japan won the Africa Cup and Asia Championships which qualified them for WXV 2 while Kenya and Kazakhstan placed second which qualified them for WXV 3. In the Oceania Championships, Samoa and Fiji celebrated their first victories, with more matches scheduled for tomorrow and June 4. The team that wins the tournament will secure a spot in WXV 2, while the second-place team will qualify for WXV 3.
In South Africa's Premier Division, DHL Western Province and Bulls Daisies are currently in the lead, with strong competition from...2023-05-3000 min
Women's Rugby RundownWXV Qualifiers Underway and IRFU Updates on Women in Rugby Report | WRR 105Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 8-14. More WXV qualifiers are becoming clear with Brazil playing Colombia on July 5 and 9 and Italy will face Spain on July 22.
Also, the Africa Cup starts this week between South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and Madagascar along with the Asia Championships between Japan, Hong Kong, China and Kazakhstan. Winners will be placed in WXV 2 and runners-up in WXV 3.
The IRFU updated us on the steps they’ve taken since the publication of the Women in Rugby Report last December. During the press conference CEO Kevin Potts denied that...2023-05-2200 min
Women's Rugby RundownSouth Africa and Kenya Advance in WXV Qualifiers and Australia Defeats Fiji in Friendly | WRR 104Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 15-21. South Africa and Kenya both took steps towards WXV qualification with wins over Cameroon and Madagascar in the Africa Cup. Additionally, Australia demonstrated their strength by limiting Fiji to a mere five points, winning 22-5 in an International friendly.
More WXV qualifiers will take place this week with Africa Cup Division 1 matches scheduled for May 23 and 24 while The Oceania Championships are set to kick off on May 26, followed by the Asia Championships on May 28.
In more XVs news, the USA Club Nationals matchups are set fo...2023-05-1600 min
Women's Rugby RundownWXV 1 Set for New Zealand, WXV 2 in Cape Town and WXV 3 Details Coming Soon | WRR 103Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 1-7. We learned that WXV 1 will be played in New Zealand Oct 21, 28 and Nov 4, WXV 2 will be played in Cape Town, South Africa on Oct 14, 21 and 28 and WXV 3 locations and dates will be announced soon.
In more XVs news, Greg McWilliams stepped down from Ireland while England announced John Mitchell is taking over as head coach but won’t take on the role until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Fijiana Drua won back to back Super W titles, South Africa’s Premier Division kicked off with wins b...2023-05-0900 min
Women's Rugby RundownWXV Spots, England Claims Grand Slam and South Africa Qualifies for 2024 HSBC 7s Series | WRR 102Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Apr 24-30. Five teams have qualified for the WXV, England won the Grand Slam (again) and South Africa qualified for the 2024 HSBC 7s Series.
In more XVs news, France placed second in the Six Nations, Wales third, Scotland fourth, Italy fifth and Ireland got the Wooden Spoon. This means that England, France and Wales qualified for WXV 1 while Scotland qualified for WXV 2, Italy will face the European Champion Spain where the winner qualifies for WXV 2 and the loser goes down to WXV 3, and Ireland qualified for WXV 3 by...2023-05-0200 min
Women's Rugby RundownTikTok Six Nations Grand Slam and Wales vs. Scotland for WXV 1 Spot | WRR 101Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for April 17-23. England and France will face off in the TikTok Six Nations Grand Slam while Wales and Scotland fight for third place AND automatic placement in WXV 1.
In 7s news, South Africa won the first leg of the Sevens Challenger Series while Belgium placed second, China third and Poland fourth. The final leg is this coming weekend and the overall winner will receive automatic entry to the 2024 HSBC Sevens Series.
In domestic XVs news, Railway Union won the Energia AIL Cup, Exeter and Saracens will contend the...2023-04-2500 min
Women's Rugby RundownEngland Holds Firm in TikTok Six Nations; Portugal Leads European Trophy | WRR 100Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Apr 10-16. Round 3 of the TikTok Six Nations saw England maintain the top spot in the standings followed by France and Wales, and Portugal continues to lead the European Trophy with a win over Germany 20-5.
In more XVs news, Round 1 of the WPL saw wins for Beantown, All Blues and the Gray Wolves, USA’s Club D1 saw no major changes while D2 crowned four Regional Champions, in Round 2 of the Super W, Western Force, Waratahs and Brumbies all won their matches, and we now know the...2023-04-1700 min
Women's Rugby RundownFrance and England Triumph in Women’s Six Nations Festival, New Zealand Rugby Unveils 10-Year Strategy for Women’s Rugby | WRR 99Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for April 3-9. Round one of the Women’s Six Nations Festival saw wins for France and England, while New Zealand Rugby launched a 10-year strategy to support the growth and development of women’s rugby in the country.
In XVs news, the Waratahs lead the Super W with Queensland and Fijiana Drua chasing while the Energia AIL Cup Finals are set between Railway Union and UL Bohemian, and the Allianz Premier Semi-finals will be June 10-11 with the Final on June 24 at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester…both weekends...2023-04-1000 min
Women's Rugby RundownCelebrating 100 Women’s Rugby Videos!🎥🏉100 short videos, 1 amazing revolution! Bringing you the latest international women's rugby news, XVs and 7s highlights in under 60 seconds!
Stay in the loop and visit us at http://YSCrugby.com.2023-04-0500 min
Women's Rugby RundownEngland Dominates Italy, Wales Overcomes Scotland in Six Nations and Black Ferns Extend 7s Streak | WRR 98Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Mar 27 – Apr 2. England beat Italy 68-5 and continues to lead the TikTok Six Nations while Wales won a tight affair over Scotland 34-22 and France romped Ireland 53-3. The Black Ferns won their fifth HSBC 7s tournament in a row and Australia and USA joined them in qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.
In more 7s news, the last auto qualifier spot for the 2024 Olympics will be settled in Toulouse and Great Britain, Fiji and Ireland are essentially in a three-way tie. This event will not want to be miss...2023-04-0301 min
Women's Rugby RundownWales, England, France Triumph in Six Nations Opener, USA and Canada Victorious in Four Nations | WRR 97Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Mar 20-26. Round 1 of the Six Nations saw wins for Wales, England and France while in the Four Nations, USA defeated Spain and Canada beat South Africa.
In more XVs news, the Six Nations U18 Festival will be April 7-15, Welsh Rugby Clubs voted for sweeping governance changes and sources from Spain indicate that they won’t be in World Rugby’s new WX3 but rather they will participate in a playoff against the 5th place Six Nations team for a spot in WX2.
In domestic XVs news...2023-03-2700 minWomen's Rugby RundownSquads Announced for TikTok Six Nations, Mwamba Retains Kenya Cup Title | WRR 96Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Mar 6 -12. Wales and France named their squads for the TikTok Six Nations and Siobhan Cattigan was finally honored by the Scottish Rugby Union.
In domestic XVs news, Mwamba defended their Kenya Cup title as they defeated the Impala Saracens 21-20, Exeter and Gloucester-Hartpury have secured playoff spots in Allianz Premier, the Technical Architecture Rugby Club of A Coruña or C.R.A.T. upset the Crocodiles but they still lead in the Iberdrola league, Chiefs Manawa topped the table of Super Rugby Aupiki and will fac...2023-03-1400 min
Women's Rugby RundownMore Wales Player Contracts and 2023 Pacific Four Series | WRR 95Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Feb 27-Mar 5. Wales announced more professional player contracts, World Rugby shared details for the 2023 Pacific Four Series, and the Black Ferns won their fourth HSBC 7s Series stop.
In more International XVs news, Portugal leads the European Trophy after defeating Czechia 51-0 while Germany defeated Belgium 14-10 and with the announcement of the 2023 Pacific Four Series we learned that the top three teams will qualify for WXV 1 with the fourth-placed team qualifying for WXV 2.
In domestic XVs news, the Black Pearls have won the Central Uganda League wh...2023-03-0600 min
Women's Rugby RundownSpain wins European Championship and Club Updates | WRR 94Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Feb 20-26. Spain won their 10th European Championship over Sweden by a score of 90-5 while Spain, USA, South Africa and Canada are talking about a tournament in late March or early April.
In more XVs news, USA Club D1 saw no changes from last week, D2 had two lead changes with San Antonio replacing Little Rock in Red River and Knoxville replacing Chattanooga in True South. Gloucester-Hartpury’s unbeaten streak came to an end after the Saracens toppled them 36-27 and Exeter took over as leader of A...2023-02-2700 min
Women's Rugby RundownEuropean Championships, Celtic Challenge and Allianz Premier | WRR 93Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Feb 13-19. Spain handily defeated Netherlands 70-0 and are on top of the table for the European Championships. They face Sweden next week who are winless so far and so it is expected that Spain will clinch the European Championship title.
In more XVs news, Combined Provinces moved to three wins after defeating WRU Developmental 19-0 in the Celtic Challenge, Exeter leads Allianz Premier after Gloucester-Hartpury’s match against Wasps was postponed, the Black Pearls remain unbeaten in Uganda’s Central League, Railway over took UL Bohemian in the...2023-02-2000 min
Cancer for BreakfastLive from the YSC Summit 2023!The cat’s out of the bag and the co-host is in another state (we miss you, Amy!!), but we’re making it work with some pals old and new. If you can believe it, we nabbed Thriver Writer, survivor and recent divorcée (keep reading; it’s relevant) Meghan McCallum! Joining us too: producer, co-survivor and husband extraordinaire Nathan McGehee. The convo? Relationships of all flavors, with some live letters that brought the house down. How do you get your mojo back when the hormones aren’t flowing like they used to? When do you disclose cancer status to a date...2023-02-2058 min
Women's Rugby RundownAustralia Boosts Women's Rugby Funding, Black Ferns Appoint New Director | WRR 092Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Feb 6-12. Australia announced a $2 million injection that includes up to 35 players on central part-time contracts and Allan Bunting replaces Wayne Smith as Black Ferns Director of Rugby.
In more International XVs news, Netherlands won their opening match of the European Championships over Sweden 38-12 and The Thistles got their first win in the Celtic Challenge after beating WRU Development 21-7.
In domestic XVs news, Gloucester-Hartpury continues to lead Allianz Premier, in USA Club D1, NOVA leads the East, Pittsburgh leads Midwest East, Wisconsin leads Midwest West, HARC l...2023-02-1301 min
Women's Rugby RundownPortugal Leads European Trophy, Wales and Ireland Aim for Gender Equity | WRR 091Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jan 30-Feb 5. Portugal tops the European Trophy standings after defeating Finland 39-0 while Wales and Ireland will look to improve gender representation on their committees by at least 40% by the end of the year. This of course is one of the responses after the recent scandal revelations in both Unions.
In XVs news we are looking at all the standings across USA Club, Allianz Premier, France's Elite 1, Energia AIL Cup, the Welsh Admiral National League, Nan Fung SEWIT Hong Kong Premiership, and the Kenya Cup. We are also...2023-02-0600 min
Women's Rugby RundownSteve Phillips Resigns from WRU, Black Ferns Triumph in 7s Series | WRR 090Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jan 23-29. Steve Phillips finally resigned from the WRU and Nigel Walker was appointed acting CEO.
In 7s news, Black Fern claimed gold for the third time this season cementing their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings and they edge ever closer to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Australia and USA are tied for second while France and Ireland are tied for third. The series takes a break for the women until the first weekend in March in Vancouver, Canada and the last weekend in March...2023-01-3000 min
Women's Rugby RundownWelsh Rugby Union Scandal, Munster Retains Interprovincial Title | WRR 89Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jan 16-22. Welsh Rugby Union has been accused of sweeping their investigation into a toxic culture of sexism under the rug as revealed by the BBC and Munster retained the Vodafone Ireland Interprovincial title over the weekend.
In more XVs news, Gloucester-Hartpury continues their incredible unbeaten streak in Allianz Premier, Bordeaux remains on top of France's Elite 1 which sees last year's champion Toulouse tied for fourth, Stirling County moves on to face Corstorphine in Scotland's Tennent's Premiership Championship and Spain's Iberdrola saw a weekend of upset wins but...2023-01-2300 min
Women's Rugby RundownFrance Offers Contracts, Eddie Jones to Assist with Wallaroos, 7s Returns | WRR 88Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for January 9-15. France has announced they offered contracts to 32 players that go through June 2024 and Australia picked up recently fired Eddie Jones for Wallabies and he will also oversee the Wallaroos program.
In more XVs news, Gloucester-Hartpury continues to lead the Allianz Premier, Bordeaux overtook Montpellier for first place in France’s Elite 1, Corstorphine won their semi-final against Watsonian and move through to Scotland’s Tennent’s Premiership Championship (we await the other SF between Heriots and Stirling), and the Crocodiles (Corteva Cocos) lead Spain’s Iberdrola.
In 7s news...2023-01-1600 minWomen's Rugby RundownGloucester-Hartpury Leads Allianz Premier, 7s Debut at 2023 European Games | WRR 87Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jan 2-8. The year began with coaching changes by USA, Fiji, and Sweden while Japan extended their coach into 2024.
In domestic XVs news, Gloucester-Hartpury continues to lead Allianz Premier, Munster and Leinster won in the opening weekend of Ireland’s Interprovincial Championships, and Montpellier is on top of France’s Elite 1.
In 7s news, Europe announced that 7s will debut at the 2023 European Games. Teams include Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and Turkey and the gold medallist will qualify for th...2023-01-0900 minWomen's Rugby RundownHong Kong Sweeps Series, Professional Contracts for Scotland, Coaching Changes Post-RWC | WRR 86Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Dec 12-18. Hong Kong swept their series against Kazakhstan and Scotland announced professional contracts for 28 players.
In more XVs news, France and South Africa announce head coach departures after the Rugby World Cup and Italy is hosting a training camp ahead of the 2023 TikTok Six Nations.
In domestic XVs news, Blackrock won their first Energia AIL title since 2008 after they defeated Railway Union 27-7, the Avengers are the new Uganda Cup Champions after defeating Thunderbirds in a tight 18-16 match, and Gloucester-Hartpury continues to lead Allianz Premier.
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That Tech PodHow To Spot, Nurture, & Retain The Right Talent With YSC Consulting's Carly LundToday on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Carly Lund. Carly is the Chief Digital & Data Officer at YSC Consulting. While at YSC Consulting, Carly has worked as part of the UK consulting team, partnering with a number of clients across a wide range of industries to support them in identifying and developing the right talent to support their strategic objectives. Carly is a specialist in psychometric tools and is passionate about helping organizations to spot, nurture and retain talent through rigorous and fit-for-purpose talent solutions. Beyond this, she is a positive, practical and challenging coach who pa...2022-12-1329 minWomen's Rugby RundownNew Zealand Sweeps Cape Town 7s, Next Stop: Hamilton, New Zealand | WRR 85Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Dec 4-11. New Zealand swept Cape Town 7s winning the final over Australia while USA took home back-to-back bronze medals over Ireland. The next HSBC 7s Series stop will be January 21-22 in Hamilton, New Zealand followed the next weekend by a stop in Sydney, Australia on January 27-29.
In XVs news, Hong Kong defeated Kazakhstan 31-7 and they will play again this weekend. The Energia AIL Division final was pushed due to weather but in the Conference final, Wicklow defeated Galwegians 22-17. The Thunderbirds will take on...2022-12-1200 minWomen's Rugby RundownAustralia Wins Dubai 7s, HSBC Series Continues in Cape Town | WRR 84Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Nov 28-Dec 3. Australia won Dubai 7s after defeating New Zealand 26-19 while USA took third over France 21-19.
In more 7s news, the next stop for HSBC 7s is this weekend in Cape Town, South Africa. Australia leads Pool A along with Ireland, Spain and South Africa. Pool B includes New Zealand, Fiji, Great Britain and Brazil while Pool C sees USA, France, Canada and Japan. World Rugby also announced a revamped 2023 HSBC 7s Series that will begin in December and will consist of 7 rounds in 7 different locations w...2022-12-0501 minWomen's Rugby RundownChina and Papua New Guinea Qualify for Challenger Series, Sweden Edges Portugal | WRR 83Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Nov 21-27. China conquered the Asia 7s Series and Papua New Guinea won Oceania 7s…both sides have qualified for the World Rugby Challenger Series next year.
In XVs news, Sweden barely beat Portugal 7-5 in a warmup match over the weekend. This is fascinating result because Sweden was last year’s Europe Trophy winner gaining promotion to the next tier, the Championship while Portugal is leading this year’s Trophy tournament.
Looking at domestic play around the world, Saracens are leading the Allianz Premier after two rounds...2022-11-2800 minWomen's Rugby RundownNew Zealand Dominates World Rugby Awards & HSBC 7s Series Preview | WRR 82Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Nov 14-20. We learned the winners of the World Rugby Awards and we look ahead to the first stop of the HSBC 7s Series in Dubai kicking off next week.
New Zealand swept the World Rugby Awards with Ruahei Demant winning the XVs player of the year, Wayne Smith as coach of the year, Ruby Tui as XVs breakthrough player of the year and Dr. Farah Palmer with the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service. But that’s not it, they also have 4 players on the XVs Drea...2022-11-2101 minWomen's Rugby RundownRecap of 2021 Rugby World Cup: New Zealand Makes History, France Claims Third | WRR 81Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Nov 7-13. We're back with our weekly recap after a hiatus where we covered every single match of the 2021 Rugby World Cup. This update will be longer than 60 seconds as we get everyone caught up so stick with us.
Speaking of the RWC, hosts New Zealand became the first host nation to win a Women’s Rugby World Cup after they defeated England 34-31. They have now won an astounding six of the nine Women’s Rugby World Cups. France took third after they blanked Canada, the only amat...2022-11-1501 minWomen's Rugby RundownFinal Squads Announced for RWC 2021 & Black Ferns, Canada Victorious | WRR 80Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Sep 19-25. We learned the last squads ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup with announcements from South Africa, Italy, Wales and England. Also, the Black Ferns beat Japan 95-12 while Canada defeated Fiji 24-7.
This closes out all of the warmup matches and the RWC begins October 7 with South Africa versus France, Fiji versus England and the headliner is Australia vs New Zealand. We’re hearing that you can watch matches in the USA on Peacock but we’re still awaiting confirmation. We’ll be watching when possible...2022-09-2701 min
US Rugby Happy Hour LIVEUSA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE | YSC Rugby’s Wendy Young | Sept. 22, 2022On this replay of Twitter Spaces' "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE", YSC RUgby's Wendy Young joined us to talk USA Women's Rugby! Great time talking about the USA RWC squad, Prem15s, WPL and lots more!
Check out the first half of the show with USA Women's Rugby Head Coach Rob Cain and captain, Kate Zackary, here on the "USA Rugby Happy Hour LIVE" Podcast.
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Learn mor...2022-09-2334 minWomen's Rugby RundownEngland Extends Winning Streak Regardless of Gender Ahead of RWC | WRR 79Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Sep 12-18. England defeated Wales 73-7 and now has the longest international rugby winning streak in the world. Note we didn’t say women or men in that sentence because it is the longest regardless of gender. They are looking absolutely unstoppable ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup.
Scotland, USA, and the Black Ferns are some of the last teams to name their sides ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Scotland is returning to the Rugby World Cup after a 12 year absence. USA has selected nine players with pr...2022-09-2000 minWomen's Rugby RundownAustralia Secures Triple Crown & Italy Climbs in World Rugby Rankings | WRR 78Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Sep 5-11. Australia has captured a Triple Crown after winning this past weekend's Rugby World Cup 7s, the 7s Series and the Commonwealth Games while Italy moved up to fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings after defeating France 26-19.
In more 7s news, France won the bronze medal after defeating USA 29-7 and Japan beat Poland 17-12 to take the Challenge Cup and 9th place overall.
In more XVs news, Fiji announced matches against New Zealand's Wahine Maori and Canada on September 16 and 23, Canterbury won the Farah...2022-09-1300 minWomen's Rugby RundownFrance and England Victorious Amid Scrutiny of Transgender Bans | WRR 77Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Aug 29-Sep 4. France and England recorded wins over the weekend defeating Italy and USA respectively. The RFU and IRFU transgender bans are under further scrutiny as England received a pre-action protocol letter from Julie Curtiss one of seven registered transgender players and leading lawyers and academics indicate that the exclusion of transgender women violates Irish Equality legislation.
In more XVs news, Canterbury and Auckland will contest the Farah Palmer Premiership final while Otago and Hawke’s Bay will fight for the Championship, Stirling County sits atop Scotland’s Tenn...2022-09-0600 minWomen's Rugby RundownWeekend Wins Propel Ireland and South Africa in World Rugby Rankings | WRR 76Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Aug 15-21. Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand had wins over the weekend which saw Ireland move up to 6th place in the World Rugby rankings while the Springboks matched their previous high of 11th place.
In more XVs news, Scotland's Tennents Lager Premiership returned with opening wins by Corstorphine, Watsonia and Stirling County while in the Farah Palmer Cup Canterbury and Otago remain unbeaten which all but secures them home semifinals and the Allianz Premier cup and league fixtures were released.
In news surrounding the brain injury...2022-08-2301 minWomen's Rugby RundownIreland Joins Transgender Ban Amid Debate on Women's Sports Inclusion | WRR 75Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Aug 8-14. Ireland has joined England in banning transgender women from playing. Exclusionary bans like this are a continuation of a long history of excluding women from competitive sport. The category of women’s sport only came after male athletes were threatened by women competing. For those banging the drum to “protect women’s sports”, check yourself and understand that transphobia has roots in fascism, racism and homophobia.
In 7s news, Japan conquered the Challenger Series and will take their place on the 2023 HSBC 7s Series, Scion won back-t...2022-08-1601 minWomen's Rugby RundownCalls for Action on Brain Injuries Amid Transgender Athlete Debate | WRR 74Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Aug 1-7. This week we look at three different organizations and individuals who are calling on their Unions and World Rugby to take action around brain injuries. This is what their focus should be on instead of eliminating transgender athletes.
In International XVs news, Gillian McDarby has been appointed as Ireland’s Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways and the IRFU confirmed that 43 centralized, paid contracts will be offered next season!
In Domestic XVs news, Canterbury and Auckland are leading the Farah Palmer Cup with Waikato and Ba...2022-08-0900 minWomen's Rugby RundownRFU Votes to Ban Transgender Women from Rugby Amid Controversy | WRR 73Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jul 25-31! The RFU voted to ban transgender women from playing rugby. Exclusionary policies like this only harm women’s sport and worse take the focus away from real problems around rugby safety. The game has a rampant problem with concussions and early onset dementia that is largely being ignored.
In International XVs news, South Africa got the best of Japan in their second match, winning 20-10 while The Irish Times indicates that Ireland will be announcing “40+ contracts before their Test tour to Japan”.
In Domestic XVs news, Ba...2022-08-0200 minWomen's Rugby RundownEngland to Vote on Gender Policy, Transgender Athlete Inclusion Advocated | WRR 72Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jul 18-24. England will hold a vote on a gender policy tomorrow which includes banning transgender athletes. We stand with our trans sisters and maintain that trans women are women. We support the IOC guidelines of inclusion of trans athletes and that rugby truly is for EVERYONE.
In International XVs news, Canada defeated Italy while Japan beat South Africa 15-6. There are 15 more matches to come before the 2021 Rugby World Cup…so buckle up!
In domestic XVs news, Canterbury had back-to-back wins in the Farah Palmer Cup Prem...2022-07-2601 minWomen's Rugby RundownFijiana Claims Oceania Championship & 2022 7s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers | WRR 71Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for Jul 11-17. Fijiana won the Oceania Championship and Spain, England, Poland and Ireland have qualified for the 2022 7s Rugby World Cup.
In more XVs news, South Africa announced additional tests against Spain in August and Japan confirmed their matches against South Africa and Ireland in July and August.
In domestic XVs news, the Farah Palmer Cup returned with wins by Canterbury, Waikato and Auckland while the Elgon Cup which usually sees matches between Uganda and Kenya is canceled for the third year in a row.
In 7s news...2022-07-1900 min
The Playground PodcastWhat Disney's Current Situation Teaches Managers: Eric Pliner of YSC ConsultingIn this important and insightful episode, Richard and Chris talk with Eric Pliner, CEO of YSC Consulting about what today's managers can learn from the current political, employee and public image crisis at Disney. Pliner's insights on the changing nature of ethics and employment are essential for anyone who wants to function effectively in the contemporary market. Pliner previously appeared on The Playground Podcast to talk about DEI programs. Now, he takes all of that information to the next level to help managers understand what's coming...and be prepared.
In The Endcap, Chris and Richard have some...2022-04-1134 min
The Return: Property & Investment PodcastWork life balance and early retirement with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperSend us a textWhat’s the right work life balance and how do you get it?How can property investment be used to improve work life balance and make it easier to retire comfortably?When should you plan to retire, and how can you retire early (FIRE)?The wonderful Victoria Hall joined me again on the podcast for our mini series on life and legacy - beyond the normal property and investment focus.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at YSC whose career has ranged from Operational Due Diligence at...2022-02-0330 min
The Return: Property & Investment PodcastShould, would, could…Have kids? with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperSend us a textWhy are so many people now questioning the traditional idea of having children?What’s the investment case for starting a family - the costs, benefits and alternatives?When and how should, could or would you get started, if it’s something you want to do?The wonderful Victoria Hall joined me again on the podcast for our mini series on life and legacy - beyond the normal property and investment focus.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at @YSC whose career has ranged from Operational Due...2022-01-2025 min
The Return: Property & Investment PodcastShould, would, could…Get married? with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperSend us a textWhy are so many people now questioning the traditional idea of getting married, buying a house and having children, and are they right?How much should you spend on a wedding, and what’s the opportunity cost?Is marriage really forever? What are the financial and emotional realities?The wonderful Victoria Hall joined me again on the podcast for our mini series on life and legacy - beyond the normal property and investment focus.Victoria is a Leadership Consultant at YSC whose career has ranged fr...2022-01-0622 min
The Return: Property & Investment PodcastLife-threatening illnesses and major life changes with Victoria Hall, leadership consultant at YSC and Anna Clare HarperSend us a textHow does a life-threatening illness like cancer affect your ability to live and your legacy?How do you cope with major life changes that totally redefine your day to day, and your future?Not exactly Christmassy questions, but important!So proud of the wonderful Victoria Hall for sharing her perspectives on these important questions and more on our Christmas episode - the first in a mini series on the non-financial aspects of life and legacy that are so important to us all.Victoria is a...2021-12-2322 min
NSTDA PodcastSci เข้าหู EP.18 - คุยกับนักวิทย์รุ่นเยาว์ โครงการ YSC 2022โครงการ “การประกวดโครงงานของนักวิทยาศาสตร์รุ่นเยาว์” (Young Scientist Competition) หรือ โครงการ YSC เป็นอีกหนึ่งเวทีการแข่งขันที่เปิดโอกาสให้เยาวชนไทยได้เรียนรู้ และสนุกไปกับการทำกิจกรรมทางวิทยาศาสตร์นอกห้องเรียน เยาวชนได้มีโอกาสตระหนัก และร่วมกันคิดเพื่ออนาคตที่ยั่งยืน พร้อมทั้งยังมีโอกาสได้แสดงศักยภาพ และพัฒนาความสามารถด้านวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีในระดับนานาชาติ
นิตยสารสาระวิทย์ สวทช. ได้ชวนน้องๆ เยาวชนผู้ผ่านเข้ารอบ โครงการ YSC จำนวนสองโครงงาน คือ โครงงาน "การพัฒนาและศึกษาประสิทธิภาพของการเพาะต้นอ่อนทานตะวันด้วยดินดวงจันทร์จำลอง (TLS-01) สำหรับการเกษตรอวกาศในอนาคต" และโครงงาน "ผลกระทบของสภาวะแรงโน้มถ่วงที่เปลี่ยนแปลงต่อการสังเคราะห์สารต้านมะเร็งใน Allium Sativum" มาร่วมพูดคุยเพื่อทำความรู้จักกับโครงงานวิทยาศาสตร์ที่น่าสนใจทั้ง 2 เรื่อง ได้รู้ถึงแนวคิดและวิธีการทำโครงงานวิทยาศาสตร์ของเด็กไทยในยุคปัจจุบัน
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2021-10-1845 min
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Women's Rugby PodWRP 68 - WC & YSCWRP 68 - WC & YSC - Following the announcement of the 2021 World Cup being delayed for a year, Johnnie 7 Burf get immediate ruction from the Red Roses camp & her captain Sarah Hunter MBE. "Sunter" depicts how the decision has been met with her team mates & herself but also the longer term ramifications on her personally & her career. Also on the pod, all the way from Texas, Wendy Young, who runs "Your Scrum Half Connection," a website that has supported & promoted the game since 2006. Wendy talks about her rugby journey, how she first got involved, why she love the game. Also the...2021-03-031h 05
Women's Rugby RundownFrance & South Africa Prepare for Six Nations & Rugby World Cup | WRR 15Welcome to the top women's rugby stories for Jan 18-24! France and South Africa XVs are in camp this week preparing for the Six Nations and the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Fiji 7s is also in camp preparing for local 7s matches ahead of the delayed Olympics.
We've updated our return to play for the USA, Spain's Iberdrola league enters week 2, Premier 15s will have COVID testing upon its return on January 30.
In a rare and unique development Hong Kong women's 7s keeps their funding while the men's XVs program's budget is slashed.
Also, the French Rugby Federation begins to...2021-01-2500 min
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