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The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
Scottish Rugby just expanded professional contracts for women players by 12, bringing the total to 47 as the nation builds toward the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. More than 70% of these athletes will now train full-time in Scotland, a major leap forward for women's sports investment.
The England women's rugby team continues its historic winning streak, claiming their seventh consecutive Six Nations championship with 25 World Cup champions returning to defend their crown. With 33 straight test victories and a new captain leading the charge, they're proving women's sports excellence knows no limits.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
The Wallaroos are capturing national attention with nearly 900,000 viewers tuning in to their recent match. Rugby officials are betting big on women's rugby ahead of Australia hosting the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Seven months after their dramatic World Cup final showdown, Canada's women's rugby team will face England again at Toronto's BMO Field this October. The highly anticipated rematch marks the first time Canada has hosted a major women's rugby match in the Greater Toronto Area in 15 years.
More than 2,600 women and girls in Brighton picked up rugby after last year's Women's Rugby World Cup, with 300 now playing weekly. The city's legacy program turned two sold-out matches into lasting participation through free taster sessions and women-only walking rugby.
Canada's women's rugby team dominated Australia with a commanding 24-0 victory in wet California conditions. The clean sheet win showcases the team's growing strength ahead of major international competitions.
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
Fresh off a historic World Cup win in front of 82,000 fans, England's women's rugby team starts their quest for an unprecedented eighth consecutive Six Nations championship this Saturday. With 25 World Cup champions returning and a new captain leading the charge, the dominant squad continues their world record 33-game winning streak.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
England rugby legend Emily Scarratt is breaking barriers as the Red Roses' new attack coach, proving that women coaching women makes a powerful difference. With just 32% female coaches at the last World Cup, her promotion alongside former teammate Sarah Hunter signals real progress in the sport.
More than 2,600 women and girls in Brighton picked up a rugby ball after their city hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. The tournament sparked a movement to get more females active through sport.
Scotland's women's rugby team will play in front of 28,000 fans this Saturday at Murrayfield, shattering their previous record of 7,774 by more than 20,000. The historic crowd marks a turning point for women's sport in Scotland.
A record-breaking 81,885 fans packed Twickenham Stadium to watch England defeat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final, generating nearly £50 million for London's economy. The match became the most-watched women's rugby game in UK television history.
Over 73,000 rugby league fans packed Brisbane's Lang Park for Magic Round, with women's State of Origin kicking off three days of back-to-back games. The festival is bringing millions to Queensland's economy while elevating women's rugby to equal billing with the men's game.
Four of the world's top women's rugby teams will compete at Kansas City's CPKC Stadium this April, returning to a venue that already broke U.S. attendance records. The stadium, built specifically for women's professional sports, welcomes the Pacific Four Series as part of America's growing rugby future.
Women's rugby in Ireland just got a massive upgrade. Starting this autumn, the country will host elite international teams every year in a groundbreaking new tournament format.
A record-breaking 81,885 fans filled Twickenham Stadium to watch England defeat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final, generating nearly £50 million for London's economy. The match became the most-watched women's rugby game in UK television history.
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South Africa's women's rugby team just beat the USA for the first time in 14 years, marking a turning point as the sport transitions from amateur passion project to professional career. From zero contracts in 2022 to 120 players now earning full-time salaries, women's rugby is finally offering athletes the chance to focus entirely on their craft. #
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