REPOST: RFU and IRFU Invest as Australia Cuts Funding While Kenya wins Safari 7s | WRR 219

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Welcome to WRR 219 for October 6-12. This week, we saw a series of contrasting stories surrounding investment in women’s rugby. On one hand, England and Ireland are making big moves with new funding and strategic plans. On the other hand, Rugby Australia is facing heavy criticism for significant budget cuts and a key staff resignation. We also saw some great on-field action, with the Kenya Lionesses winning the Safari 7s, and new seasons in domestic leagues across the USA, Wales, Hong Kong, France, and Canada continuing to heat up.

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Wendy Young is the mastermind behind Your Scrumhalf Connection and has been advocating for rugby since she found the sport in 2001.