"VAN" (Sports Desk - 01.11.2026) :: The inaugural WXV Global Series drew to a close following 38 fixtures across two months of international rugby in September and October. The newly evolved competition format represents an important step in strengthening the global women's rugby calendar, driving competitiveness and creating more international fixtures as teams build towards Women's Rugby World Cup 2029. England bounced back from back-to-back defeats against Canada with a comfortable and controlled victory over the USA at Sports Illustrated Stadium in the opening match of the final weekend of games. New Zealand then completed a clean-sweep over France with a solid win at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium, Wales got the better of Japan in Kumagaya City, and Ireland took advantage of a late numerical advantage to pull away from a determined South Africa at Athlone Sports Stadium
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026