REPOST: Black Ferns Conquer Hong Kong, Spain Secures Ninth Straight European Title, and the Fight to Save Quinnipiac Rugby | WRR 242

Please Share.

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/

Never miss any of our episodes! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube or Patreon and be sure to follow us on all your favorite social media platforms.

And here’s the latest MLR Weekly:

WHAT’S INSIDE AND WHEN:
01:03: Rugby’s Best Recap

03:13: Power Pundit Prognostications
Fitzpatrick, Holden, Lindstrom, McCarthy

18:06: Featured Guest: California Legion star Lance Williams

24:07: College Rugby Corner
•NCR CRC 7s
•CRAA Semifinals

About Wendy Young 68 Articles
Wendy Young is the mastermind behind Your Scrumhalf Connection and has been advocating for rugby since she found the sport in 2001.