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.

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Welcome to WRR 244 for April 27 to May 3. It was another big weekend with updates from both the international and domestic landscapes. On the international stage, Japan started their Asia Rugby Championship title defense with an impressive victory, while Ireland made history in the U21 Six Nations Series. In domestic action, the Women's Elite Rugby officially kicked off its second season with a major upset, while Mwamba made it five in a row in the Kenya Cup. In Spain, Silicius Majadahonda retained their Copa de la Reina Iberdrola crown after a stellar final.

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Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. We open this week with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back Pacific Four titles and Fiji continuing their absolute reign with a third consecutive Oceania Championship. Over in Ireland, UL Bohemian cemented their dynasty with a stunning last-second victory to claim the Energia AIL crown. It was also a massive weekend for the short-form game as the national College 7s champions were revealed across both the CRC and CRAA tournaments. We are also looking ahead to the return of professional rugby as Women’s Elite Rugby prepares for its Season 2 kickoff amidst growing administrative debate.

Read all the week’s Women’s Rugby News: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/04/27/black-ferns-claim-pac4-fiji-rules-oceania-and-college-7s-champions-crowned-wrr-243/