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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 10h

The Gulf Coast Competitive Region is seeing some incredible movement this week, with a new leader in the Frontier D1 league! While other leagues are holding steady at the top, the competition is getting fierce, and several more leagues are preparing to kick off soon.

More: bit.ly/USAClubWRugby

YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 11h

The Atlantic Competitive Region is seeing some big moves this week as we head deeper into the fall season! 💥 While some league leaders remain in place, several teams have made impressive climbs up the standings.

For more, check out the full guide at bit.ly/USAClubWRugby

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 11h

This week saw minimal movement in the Northern Competitive Region, with the only changes coming in the D1 Midwest Premiership. While much of the region remains static, the battle for the top spot in the Prem is heating up.

For more, check out the full guide at bit.ly/USAClubWRugby

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 13h

JOB TITLE: USA EAGLES HEAD COACH WOMEN’S 15’S

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

The GB women’s sevens programme will operate predominantly out of England and Wales with players from all three countries able to be nominated for selection whilst aligning to their own performance pathway programmes.

YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

Scottish Rugby will now run a full-time Scotland men’s sevens programme and take charge of the oversight of the men’s and women’s Great Britain Sevens teams ahead of World Series events.

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Scottish Rugby to drive forward new sevens programme

Scottish Rugby will now run a full-time Scotland men’s sevens programme and take charge of the oversight of the men’s and women’s Great Britain Sevens teams ahead of World Series events. The programme...

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

England provides the blueprint for 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup in Australia

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Australia must learn from England ahead of hosting 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup

The recently concluded Women's Rugby World Cup in England took the game to new heights. But, as Alicia Lucas writes, Australia needs to take big strides to ensure its hosting of the tournament in 2029...

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 3d

Which sport is most elitist? 🔎

Our research shows that the elite level of many sports are still only reached by a select few. This includes cricket, men's rugby, and top Olympians and Paralympians.

Football and women's rugby are representative of the wider population.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

Why the historic Women's Rugby World Cup final is etched in my mind forever

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Why the historic Women's Rugby World Cup final is etched in my mind forever

What struck me from the outset of this trip is just how community-driven women’s rugby has become

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

Yes! It's wild how this was repeated over and over but no one seems to be capturing it.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 14h

‘Honest and humble’: Wallaroos trailblazers announce retirements following Rugby World Cup

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‘Honest and humble’: Wallaroos trailblazers announce retirements following Rugby World Cup

The Wallaroos are set to say goodbye to two of their most influential players, with veteran centre Trilleen Pomare and prop Lydia Kavoa announcing their retirement from the international game.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

The Kenya Lionesses are champions! 🏆 The team successfully defended their title at the 2025 Safari 7s, with a thrilling 14-10 victory over Uganda in the final. The Costa Blanca Barbarians took home the bronze. It was an incredible weekend of sevens rugby in Kenya! 🇰🇪🏉

YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

Get ready for a special-edition Ilona Maher doll in 2026 that features a brand-new muscular body sculpt to inspire the next generation of athletes. 💖💪

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

Barbie is getting in on the rugby action! 🏉 To celebrate International Day of the Girl, Mattel launched "Team Barbie," honoring four incredible rugby players: Ilona Maher (USA), Ellie Kildunne (England), Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (New Zealand), and Nassira Konde (France).

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

The Springbok Women are on fire! 🇿🇦 Their historic World Cup run broke broadcast records, with a massive 500,000+ viewers tuning in for their quarter-final match. Total viewership is up over 300%! To keep the momentum going, head coach Swys de Bruin is officially staying on to lead the team. 🏉

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

This week, England and Ireland are making big moves with new rugby funding, while Australia is under fire for a reported 25% budget cut. Also, the Kenya Lionesses are champions, and the new French and Welsh seasons are heating up.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

The big question now: How do we keep fans like Jenna engaged? The work of a World Cup is to plant seeds, and now we have to nurture them.

For a full guide on what's next in women's rugby, from professional leagues to international series, check out our article.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

The peak of her two-week journey? A flight to London to see the USA Eagles play Samoa in a critical RWC pool match. A dramatic performance by the Eagles, an electric atmosphere, and a memory worth keeping forever.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

Her journey is a textbook example of how to grow a sport. She got hooked on a big stage, but the community is what kept her. She started making videos asking questions, and to her surprise, fans & even players started answering.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 15h

More Than a Game: A two-week crush on rugby sparked a trip of a lifetime.

I had to tell you about Jenna. Just a few weeks ago, she'd never watched a rugby match. Then she saw a familiar face from the Olympics, and her world changed. This is her story. 👇

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 1d

Hollie Davidson to referee All Blacks game

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Hollie Davidson to referee All Blacks game

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will control the All Blacks Test against Wales in Cardiff next month.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 1d

‘A place for everyone’: Monalisa Codling advocates for more women to enter rugby

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‘A place for everyone’: Monalisa Codling advocates for more women to enter rugby

The former Black Fern standout emphasises the rapid growth of the sport and urges more women to engage in leadership, coaching, and governance roles.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 1d

Belgium Women's Sevens coach Warren Abrahams dies in Nairobi

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Belgium Womens Sevens coach Warren Abrahams dies in Nairobi

Belgium’s national women’s sevens team head coach Warren Abrahams has passed away in Nairobi while leading his side at the Safari Sevens tournament.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

If you read only one democracy story today, make it this one. While legacy media largely skipped the Texas redistricting hearing, Democracy Docket's Jen Rice was there for all 10 days. Her coverage stands out and sheds insight into how the GOP operates -- not only in TX -- but nationally.

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

www.democracydocket.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan?

MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas.

(So, no plan)

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