World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for four WXV Global Series 2026 matches. The updates relate to four matches with changes to assistant referees, Television Match Officials and Foul Play Review Officers. The matches involved are Ireland v USA (20 September), Zealand v France (24 October), USA v England (30 October) and
Teams have landed in Hong Kong ahead of the opening round of the three-week WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Excitement is mounting as Fiji, Hong Kong China, the Netherlands, Samoa, Spain and Brazil prepare to go head-to-head in the three-week WXV Global Series Challenger 2026
Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 – 26 September 2026. Teams ranked 13 -17 – Fiji, Hong Kong China, the Netherlands, Samoa, Spain and
1. Canada are tough opponents 2. Final matches are rarely one way 3. England’s game-plan remains unclear In more detail John Mitchell set out his strategy for the Red Roses after acting as an observer during Louis Deacon’s term as interim chief. He wanted to see a more expansive approach adopted, with less emphasis on
Sally Horrox gave her usual upbeat address at BC Place, Vancouver. She could point to exciting rugby, new nations finding their footing and worldwide interest. It was indeed heartening to see eighteen squads meet up at three venues to enjoy more competition, increase the number of test matchers played, and inspire more youngsters to take
France v New Zealand A Brief Scene-setting Two successive matches between the teams had seen a 1-point margin. You can’t get much closer than that. All three head coaches assembled their strongest line-ups, while paying attention to current form and fitness. For the French duo this meant Séraphine Okemba replacing Téani Feleu at 6. That
Canada v England England squeezed home by the barest margin in a great tribute to Canadian rugby. A final flourish by the Player of the Match, Zoe Aldcroft, in the 80th minute is all the proof we need. The skimpy total England achieved was exactly the same as in the World Cup final a decade
WXV2 – The Last Rites All three games are here, Wales v Japan first; Australia v Scotland second; South Africa v Italy down below. The final pecking-order comes last. Wales v Japan The Sakura started with deft handling, led by Sachiko Kato, but a fluffed pass let Kayleigh Powell find a long boomer to touch.
USA v Ireland This was a key game to test Ireland’s new found buoyancy. It took them a very long time to decide the issue. They had wide options: Nicole Fowley’s big boot to send the ball deep, and their 7s players to add pace and trickery. The Eagles conceded their first penalty inside four
Canada v England – A Preview The two teams meet in a needle match that recalls the World Cup final of a decade ago. Both the captains, Tyson Beukeboom (but note a comment below) and Marlie Packer, survive, so do Emily Scarratt, Mo Hunt, Alex Matthews and Karen Paquin, though Paquin doesn’t feature here. An
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