Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for September 11-17. It was revealed this week that the Wallabies may receive substantial bonuses at the Rugby World Cup, further strengthening the women’s team’s argument about gender equity. Japan secured a close victory against Fiji, South Africa dominated Kenya, and upcoming matches include South Africa against the Barbarians and Kenya facing the San Clemente Rhinos. Additionally, Milton Haig has been appointed as the USA Women’s Eagles Interim Head Coach for the 2023 WXV2 tournament in South Africa. Finally, Round 2 of the 2023 Rugby World Cup saw wins by France, New Zealand, Samoa, Wales, Ireland, South Africa, Fiji, and England.

In Premier & Club news, Ireland’s Energia All-Ireland League got off to an exciting start with victories from Blackrock, Ballincollig, and UL Bohemian. Meanwhile, the 13th round of the USA’s WPL witnessed wins by Beantown, Gray Wolves, and aBerkeley. In Scotland’s Premiership, Watsonian maintains its lead after five rounds, with Stirling County, Corstorphine, Heriot’s Blues, and Hillhead Jordanhill hot on their heels. As the season kickoff on September 22 approaches, PWR has been providing previews for all their upcoming matches.

We close out the week with 5 features and 2 media.

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tl;dr: In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 11-17, Wallabies may receive bonuses at the Rugby World Cup, further highlighting gender disparity with the Wallaroos. Japan won against Fiji, South Africa dominated Kenya, and Milton Haig is the USA Women’s Eagles Interim Head Coach. In Premier & Club news, we look at an exciting start in Ireland’s Energia All-Ireland League, Round 13 of the WPL, and Round 5 of Scotland’s Premiership.