WXV WXV 1: Hosts New Zealand and Australia announce line-ups Hosts New Zealand and trans-Tasman rivals Australia have both named their squads for the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, which will kick-off next month. Wed 27 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV WXV 2: USA and Scotland confirm squads for South Africa Both Scotland and USA have confirmed the make-up of their 30-player squads for the inaugural WXV 2 tournament in South Africa next month. Wed 27 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV WXV 3: Ireland and Colombia name squads for Dubai The teams, who are scheduled to meet at The Sevens Stadium on 21 October, were the first in WXV 3 to announce their line-ups for the tournament. Wed 27 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV Japan excited for WXV opportunity Sakura 15s coach Lesley McKenzie believes World Rugby’s new global annual 15s competition will help the women’s game grow in Japan. Wed 27 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV Milton Haig eager to reconnect Women’s Eagles with triumphant past We caught up with the new USA interim head coach as he started work with the squad in Ireland. Tue 26 September, 2023 · 3 min read
International rugby Red Roses begin WXV 1 preparation with Canada win England won the first match of their two-test series against Canada, but there were defeats for WXV 2 rivals South Africa and Samoa. Mon 25 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for inaugural WXV competition World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for all three levels of the inaugural WXV competition, which will take place in New Zealand, South Africa and Dubai in October and November. Thu 21 September, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV Scotland's uncapped trio ready to shine at WXV 2 Following the announcement of Scotland's 30-player squad for WXV 2, we find out more about Demi Swann, Fiona McIntosh and Holly McIntyre, the three uncapped names included by head coach Bryan Easson. Tue 19 September, 2023 · 3 min read
International rugby Japan and South Africa enjoy WXV warm-up wins WXV 2 hosts South Africa beat Kenya 77-12 in Cape Town on Saturday after the Sakura 15s wrapped up a test series victory against Fiji with a 41-36 triumph in Tokyo. Mon 18 September, 2023 · 2 min read
Match officials World Rugby unveils Emirates Match Officials appointments for women’s internationals and WXV World Rugby has today announced the team of Emirates Match Officials selected for the upcoming September and October women’s internationals and three-level inaugural WXV competition to be held in New Zealand, South Africa and Dubai between 13 October to 4 November Tue 5 September, 2023 · 3 min read
WXV Zoe Aldcroft excited to take RWC 2025 to England’s North-East We spoke to the Red Roses second-row following the announcement that Sunderland would be one of eight host venues during Rugby World Cup 2025. Wed 23 August, 2023 · 2 min read
WXV “We just need to help them believe” – Babalwa Latsha on inspiring a new generation World Rugby caught up with the Springbok Women prop, who is excited to welcome WXV 2 to Cape Town later this year. Sun 20 August, 2023 · 3 min read
WXV Everything you need to know about the stadiums hosting WXV 2023 After it was confirmed that Danie Craven Stadium and Athlone Sports Stadium will host WXV 2, we give you the lowdown on all six venues set to host the first edition of World Rugby’s new annual global women’s 15s competition. Tue 15 August, 2023 · 3 min read
WXV “It’s going to be awesome” – Renee Holmes excited for WXV 1 The Rugby World Cup 2021 winner spoke to World Rugby about the inaugural edition of the top level of WXV, which will be played in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland. Mon 14 August, 2023 · 2 min read
Women in Rugby Match schedule confirmed for WXV 2023 World Rugby has today unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. The three-level tournament, which begins this October, will see 27 fixtures played across three host countries bringing the best women’s talent around the world. Sun 13 August, 2023 · 4 min read
WXV How all 18 teams booked their place in inaugural edition of WXV Following Italy’s WXV play-off win against Spain last week we know how the 18 teams will line up when the first edition of World Rugby’s new global annual women’s 15s competition gets underway in October. Sat 29 July, 2023 · 5 min read
WXV Italy book ticket to Cape Town for WXV 2 The hosts will play in the second level of WXV following a 23-0 defeat of Spain in Piacenza that means Las Leonas will compete in WXV 3 this October. Sat 22 July, 2023 · 1 min read