France & Ireland U21 Glory, Japan’s Asian Reign, and Chicago’s First WER Win | WRR 245
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France & Ireland U21 Glory, Japan’s Asian Reign, and Chicago’s First WER Win | WRR 245
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Welcome to WRR 245 for May 4–10. Japan secured a seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Championship title, while the Vancouver Thunderbirds solidified their own dynasty with a fifth-straight Premier League crown. We also saw an emotional breakthrough in the WER as the Chicago Tempest finally grabbed their first-ever franchise victory. Plus, we’re recapping the clinical action from Round 4 of the Women’s Six Nations, Tunisia's statement start to the Africa Cup, and the high-speed kickoff of the LIT Super Sevens Series. From the controversial ball size trials in the WXV to the push for professional expansion in Europe, the momentum across the globe is undeniable.
Read all the women’s rugby news for the week: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/05/11/france-ireland-u21-glory-japans-asian-reign-and-chicagos-first-wer-win-wrr-245/