WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 6 of 7 Will the WXV Global Series Succeed? By The Rugby Fan Central Team Every major change in international sport is ultimately judged by one question. Did it leave the game stronger than it found it? That is now the challenge facing the WXV Global Series. […]
RFC weekend watch guide 8/7-8/9
Rugby Fan Central August 8–9, 2026 Rugby This Weekend National championships, a professional title match and major internationals. Here is what to watch, when it starts and where to find it. USA Club 7s Nationals WER Legacy Cup Final USA Falcons Rugby Championship Your weekend. Already planned. RFC has selected the biggest events for American […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 5 of 7 What the WXV Global Series Means for the USA Women’s Eagles By The Rugby Fan Central Team When the USA Women’s Eagles take the field in September 2026, they won’t simply be beginning another international season. They will become one of the first teams […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 4 of 7 Why Is There No Promotion and Relegation? By The Rugby Fan Central Team One of the biggest talking points surrounding the new WXV Global Series is that its 18 participating nations are already locked in through 2028. Unlike many international competitions, there will be […]
USA XV and Argentina XV Name Squads for August Showdown in Florida
By The Rugby Fan Cetnral Team The United States and Argentina have named their squads for the August 15 USA XV v Argentina XV fixture in Fort Lauderdale, setting the stage for a non-Test encounter that will give both coaching staffs an opportunity to evaluate emerging players and strengthen squad depth ahead of the next […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 3 of 7 Inside the WXV Global Series Challenger By The Rugby Fan Central Team In Part 2 of our WXV Explained series, we explored how the WXV Global Series is structured, with 18 national teams divided across two competitions. Now it’s time to take a closer look at the second […]
World Rugby Confirms Match Officials for Women’s Internationals Outside WXV
by The Rugby Fan Central Team World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for six women’s internationals taking place between August and October that sit outside the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger. The fixtures will be played across Fiji, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa and Ireland, with referees from Australia, […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 2 of 7 How the WXV Global Series Works By The Rugby Fan Central Team In Part 1 of our series, we explored why World Rugby created the WXV Global Series. Now it’s time to understand how it works. At first glance, the new competition can appear more complicated than […]
WXV Explained
Understanding the New Era of Women’s Rugby Part 1 of 7 Why the WXV Global Series Was Created By The Rugby Fan Central Team Women’s rugby has never had more momentum. Record crowds, growing television audiences and increased investment in professional programmes have driven the sport to new heights. The success of Women’s Rugby World […]
World Rugby Launches AUD$30 Million Impact Beyond Legacy Programme Ahead of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029
Australia and the Pacific to benefit from long-term investment as World Rugby launches its latest legacy programme By The Rugby Fan Central Team World Rugby has officially launched Impact Beyond Australia & Pasifika, backed by AUD$30 million (approximately US$19.5 million) in Australian Government funding designed to create a lasting legacy from the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World […]