Lower Tackle Height Approved: Will Rugby Look Different in 2027?
By The Rugby Fan Central Team World Rugby has officially approved a lower legal tackle height for community rugby, with the new law set to take effect globally on July 1, 2026. Under the updated law, the highest legal point of contact for a tackle will be the base of the sternum. The change is […]
WER Week 7 Preview: First Place and Playoff Hopes on the Line in Rematch Weekend
By The Rugby Fan Central Bay Breakers and Denver Onyx enter Week 7 tied atop the standings, while TC Gemini looks to keep pace and three teams fight to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Women’s Elite Rugby season enters a pivotal weekend as the race for first place tightens and the battle for playoff […]
Norwich’s Taylor and Vigbedor Selected for USA Rugby U23 All-Star Championship
By The Rugby Fan Central Team NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Norwich University will be represented by two of its standout women’s rugby players at this weekend’s USA Rugby Women’s U23 All-Star Championship as Sophia Taylor and Carlyan Vigbedor prepare to compete among the nation’s top emerging talent in Clearwater, Minnesota. The annual championship, scheduled for June 19-21 […]
ANALYSIS
Why the Quinnipiac Rugby Lawsuit Matters Beyond One Program by the Rugby Fan Central Team The lawsuit over Quinnipiac’s decision to move women’s rugby from varsity to club status has raised questions that extend far beyond a single campus. The decision by Quinnipiac University to reclassify women’s rugby from varsity to club status has sparked […]
What Makes a Great Women’s Rugby Captain? What a New Study Reveals About Modern Leadership
By The Rugby Fan Central Team What Makes a Great Women’s Rugby Captain? What a New Study Reveals About Modern Leadership When rugby fans think of great captains, they often picture decisive leaders making big calls under pressure, delivering passionate team talks or inspiring teammates through their performances on the pitch. But new research into […]
USA Women Confirm Place Among World’s Elite with Semifinal Run in Bordeaux
By The Rugby Fan Central Team BORDEAUX, France — One victory away from a championship final and two points shy of a podium finish, the USA Women’s Sevens team left Bordeaux with mixed emotions. There was disappointment after a narrow loss to Canada in the bronze-medal match, but there was also validation. By reaching the semifinals […]
Can Rugby Really Break Through in America? A Rugby Fan Central Perspective
By The Rugby Fan Central Team A recent Rugby World Magazine article explored a question that has followed the sport for decades: Can rugby union finally establish a lasting foothold in the United States ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup? It’s a question that matters not only for American rugby but for the future […]
Eagles Find Their Identity in Silver-Medal Run at Valladolid
by The Rugby Fan Central Team VALLADOLID, Spain — After opening the weekend with a disappointing loss to Fiji, the USA Women’s Eagles Sevens responded with four consecutive victories—including a statement win over eventual champion Australia—to reach the Cup Final and capture a silver medal at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid. The result marked […]
Ben O’Keeffe Calls for Referees to Explain Decisions After Matches
by The Rugby Fan Central Team The New Zealand official believes greater transparency could help fans understand controversial calls and reduce debate around major matches. One of rugby’s leading referees believes it’s time for officials to have a greater voice after the final whistle. New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe has called for referees to publicly […]
USA Women Rebound to Finish Day 1 Second in Pool B at HSBC SVNS World Championship
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The Eagles rebounded from an opening loss to Fiji with a convincing victory over South Africa and now sit second in Pool B heading into a key matchup with Australia. The USA Women’s Sevens showed resilience on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, […]