About this episode

This episode covers Australia's dominance in the 7s world championships, Mexico's historic ranking, and various domestic rugby developments including disciplinary issues and Quinnipiac University's varsity program challenges.

Welcome to WRR 249 for June 1 to 7. Australia officially rules the 7s world after capturing Bordeaux and the overall HSBC SVNS world title back-to-back, while Mexico hit a highest-ever ranking after winning RAN XVs and the Trans Match was confirmed for the Bingham and Amanda Cups. Domestically, England’s PWR and France’s AXA Elite 1 completed high-scoring final rounds to lock in their postseason brackets, TC Gemini continued to rule the WER, and Australia's Super W kicked off with dramatic finishes. Off the pitch, the community faces major institutional tests, including Maggie Alphonsi speaking out against lenient RFU disciplinary decisions, and a class-action lawsuit fighting the sudden demotion of the Quinnipiac University varsity program. Get all the women’s rugby news for the week: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/06/08/australia-rules-svns-world-championships-mexico-wins-back-to-back-xvs-quinnipiac-fights-back-wrr-249/

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