Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 20-26

Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for November 20-26. Tunisia secured victories in both matches against Uganda, triumphing with scores of 26-17 and 53-13, leading to a two-place climb in the World Rugby Rankings. Brazil and Portugal experienced a split in victories, with Brazil claiming the first match 10-7, and Portugal securing the second with a 13-5 win. The USA appointed Brandon Sparks as the Head of Women’s High Performance.

In 7s news, the first stop of the 2023-24 HSBC SVNs series approaches this weekend, and the official schedule for the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 has been announced.

In Premier & Club news, Round 6 of Ireland’s Energia AIL sees UL Bohemian continue their unbeaten streak and dominance in the standings. In Allianz PWR Round Two, Sale Sharks caused an upset by defeating Harlequins, while Saracens, Gloucester-Hartpury, and Exeter maintained their winning streaks. In France’s Elite 1, Montpellier Herault and Bordeaux Stadium lead the standings after two rounds. In Scotland’s Premiership Round 13, Watsonian FC continued their unbeaten run and have 63 points. Lastly, after Round 2 of Spain’s Iberdrola League, CR Majadahonda leads the standings with 10 points.

We close out the week with 7 features and 5 media.

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TL;DR: In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Nov 20-26, Tunisia secures two wins, climbing in World Rugby Rankings, Brazil and Portugal split victories, USA appoints Brandon Sparks as Head of Women’s High Performance. In 7s news, squads for HSBC SVNs series are revealed, and World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule is announced. UL Bohemian dominates in Ireland’s Energia AIL Round 6, Sale Sharks upset Harlequins in Allianz PWR Round Two. Montpellier Herault and Bordeaux Stadium lead France’s Elite 1, Watsonian FC remains unbeaten in Scotland’s Premiership, and CR Majadahonda tops Spain’s Iberdrola League after Round 2.