Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 23-Jun 5. We were out on vacation last week so we're doubling up your news! Canada and New Zealand recorded wins in the Pacific Four Series, Finland defeated Switzerland in the Europe Trophy while Saracens won Allianz Premier and Stade Toulousain won France's Elite 1.

In more XVs news, DHL Western secured the top spot in the South Africa's Premier Division and will host Border Ladies next weekend in the final. New Zealand’s Farah Palmer Cup announced matches will kick off August 5, and Scotland revealed an updated women's player pathway and that their Tennent League will return.

In 7s news, the 2023 HSBC Sevens Series was announced and we will see stops in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, France and London.

We close out the week with 25 features and 16 media.

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tl;dr: Women's Rugby in 60 secs for May 23-Jun 5 saw Canada and New Zealand win in the opening weekend of Pacific Four Series, Finland defeated Switzerland in the Europe Trophy while the Saracens won Allianz Premier and Stade Toulousain won France's Elite 1.