Black Ferns Conquer Hong Kong, Spain Secures Ninth Straight European Title, and the Fight to Save Quinnipiac Rugby | WRR 242
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April 20, 2026 · 10 min · Season 7 · Episode 242
About this episode
This episode covers significant rugby results including the Black Ferns' victory in Hong Kong and Spain's ninth consecutive European title, alongside updates on Quinnipiac Rugby's program cuts.
Welcome to WRR 242 for April 13-19. This week delivered a heavy-hitting set of results as the Black Ferns and USA Eagles pulled off vital wins in Kansas, while record-shattering crowds in Scotland and Ireland proved the Six Nations is truly catching fire. Spain captured their ninth consecutive European crown in overwhelming fashion, and the sevens circuit saw New Zealand continue their reign in Hong Kong. We are also keeping a close eye on the domestic front as the finalists for the MA Sorensen Award were unveiled and we learned that Quinnipiac is cutting their program. Looking ahead, we have another blockbuster weekend on the horizon! Read more of the week’s Women’s Rugby news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/04/20/black-ferns-conquer-hong-kong-spain-secures-ninth-straight-european-title-and-the-fight-to-save-quinnipiac-rugby-wrr-242/
Topics covered
- Women's Rugby
- Black Ferns
- USA Eagles
- European Rugby
- Quinnipiac Rugby
- Six Nations
- Sevens Circuit
Keywords
- Black Ferns
- USA Eagles
- Spain
- Quinnipiac Rugby
- Six Nations
- Hong Kong
- European title
- rugby news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black Ferns, USA Eagles, Spain, MA Sorensen Award, Quinnipiac
Places: Kansas, Scotland, Ireland, Hong Kong
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