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The overlap between high-level international contact sports and human spaceflight might seem unexpected at first glance. However, three former USA Rugby Eagles have proven that the physical grit, instant decision-making under intense pressure, and selfless trust cultivated on a rugby pitch serve as world-class preparation for NASA’s astronaut corps. Whether locking into a scr...

Welcome to the public archive tracking the highest attendance matches on record in women’s rugby test history. We’re proud to host this resource and make it available for fans, researchers, and contributors around the world. Special thanks to Daniel Bamber (@hitchikerspie.bsky.social‬), Stu Farmer (@stu-farmer.bsky.social‬), and @womensrugbydata.bsky.social‬ for their outstan...

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 235 for August 3-9. The Denver Onyx made history by claiming back-to-back Women’s Elite Rugby titles. Over in domestic sevens, Scion captured their fifth USA Club 7s National Championship, while Japan’s Nagato Blue Angels ...

Press Release from Women’s Elite Rugby:  The Denver Onyx defeated the Bay Breakers in a 24-17 victory to claim the 2026 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Legacy Cup on Saturday, August 8 at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. The Onyx became the first team to win back-to-back championships in WER after also claiming the trophy in ...

Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 257 for July 27-August 2. World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global Series format and dates while pulling off a rinse-and-repeat on the 2027 HSBC SVNS circuit. In domestic XVs action, the Blues went back-to-back ...