Welcome to the top women's rugby news in under 60 seconds for May 22-28. South Africa and Japan won the Africa Cup and Asia Championships which qualified them for WXV 2 while Kenya and Kazakhstan placed second which qualified them for WXV 3. In the Oceania Championships, Samoa and Fiji celebrated their first victories, with more matches scheduled for tomorrow and June 4. The team that wins the tournament will secure a spot in WXV 2, while the second-place team will qualify for WXV 3.

In South Africa's Premier Division, DHL Western Province and Bulls Daisies are currently in the lead, with strong competition from Border Ladies, EP Queens, and the Golden Lions. Meanwhile, Gloucester-Hartpury has secured a home semi-final in the Allianz Premier.

The Premiership 7s revealed the team line-ups for the Texas Team, New York Locals, Pittsburgh Steeltoes, and Northern Loonies, including a group of Black Ferns who will be playing alongside Ruby Tui. The first PR 7s tournament will take place on June 17 in Austin, TX.

We close out the week with 6 features and 5 media.

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tl;dr: Women's Rugby in 60 secs for May 22-28 saw South Africa and Japan win the Africa Cup and Asia Championships which qualified them for WXV 2 while Kenya and Kazakhstan placed second which qualified them for WXV 3.