Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for October 16-22. The weekend’s WXV action delivered thrilling moments, including France’s astonishing 18-17 victory over the 2021 Rugby World Cup Champions, Black Ferns, and Scotland’s notable 24-14 triumph against the USA, marking only the second time they’ve bested the Eagles in seven encounters. Additionally, Uganda and Tunisia have forged a fresh rugby partnership, paving the way for an inaugural match later this year and a rematch scheduled for early 2024, further enhancing international rugby connections.

In Premier & Club news, the Colorado Gray Wolves clinched their fourth WPL Championship by defeating the defending champions, Berkeley All Blues and we updated the USA Club standings. On the international front, the RFER Cup semi finalists have been determined. In the Energia AIL, UL Bohemians and Railway Union hold the top positions. Bristol and Gloucester-Hartpury lead their respective pools in the Allianz Cup. Unfortunately, the Warriors have withdrawn from both the Allianz Premiership and the Allianz Cup. Meanwhile, Llandaff and Watsonian continue to dominate the Welsh and Scottish Premierships while Hong Kong’s Nan Fung Sewit Premiership began play, and Australia’s Super W 2024 draw was officially confirmed, featuring double headers in Australia and Fiji.

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tl;dr: In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Oct 16-22, France’s dramatic 18-17 win over Black Ferns and Scotland’s 24-14 victory against the USA were standout moments in the WXV matches. The Colorado Gray Wolves secured their fourth WPL Championship. We also look at the standings in the Energia AIL, Allianz Cup, Welsh, Scottish and Hong Kong Premierships, and the draw for 2024 Super W was released.