Articles by Wendy Young

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

REPOST: Setting the Record Straight on Ilona Maher | WRR 183 Special Edition

December 3, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 183, a special edition on December 3, 2024. It’s time to set the record straight on Ilona Maher: She’s not […]

REPOST: Ilona Maher Dances to 2nd, Australia Dominates Dubai 7s, Netherlands Triumphs | WRR 182

December 2, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 182 for November 25-December 1. Ilona Maher made history as the runner-up on Dancing with the Stars and hinted at […]

REPOST: Ilona Maher Dances to DWTS Finale, World Rugby Awards, Mexico & Jamaica Qualify for Challenger Series | WRR 181

November 25, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 181 for November 18-24. Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten have reached the DWTS Season 33 finale alongside four other pairs, with […]

REPOST: USA Rugby Lawsuit, Croatia, Canada, and Melina Win, Wales Scrutinized, and World Rugby Awards | WRR 180

November 18, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to WRR 180 for Nov 11-17. We reveal the details of a recent USA Rugby lawsuit, the announcement of nominees for the 2024 World Rugby […]

REPOST: South Africa Takes Africa 7s, China Wins Asia 7s & HSBC SVNS 2025 Set | WRR 179

November 11, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 179 for November 4-10. South Africa secured another Africa 7s title, booking their place in the World Rugby Challenger Series […]

REPOST: Ghana Hosts Rugby Africa 7s Challenger Series Qualification, WRU Threats to Women’s Players | WRR 178

November 4, 2024 Wendy Young 0

Welcome to Women’s Rugby Rundown 178 for October 28-November 3. Less than a year after an independent review exposed a “toxic” culture, Wales faces renewed […]