Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for August 14-20. Canada secured an Olympic qualification, with Mexico and Jamaica, coming in second and third respectively, earning spots in the Final Qualification Tournament next year. Additionally, the Wallaroos expressed criticism towards Rugby Australia (RA) regarding disparities in treatment compared to the men’s team.

In more XVs news, Wales appointed Abi Tierney as CEO raising hopes that her customer focused approach will address recent challenges, New Zealand introduced a pathway to the Black Ferns with Whitney Hansen taking the reins of the Black Ferns XV, Scotland announced their extended training squad ahead of the WXV, and Wales will play a test match against the USA on September 30 as they prepare for the WXV.

In Premier & Club XVs news, the Bulls Daisies are set to face the Border Ladies in the South Africa Premier Division Championship next weekend. We also take a look at Round 10 of the WPL, Round 2 of Ireland’s Vodafone Interpros, Round 6 of the Farah Palmer Cup, and Scotland celebrated 30 years of Premiership rugby as they kicked off play.

We close out the week with 5 features, 3 media and 1 rugby job.

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tl;dr: In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Aug 14-20: Canada qualified for Olympics, Mexico and Jamaica moved to Final Qualification; Wallaroos criticize Rugby Australia. XVs news: Abi Tierney appointed Wales CEO, Black Ferns XV pathway introduced, Scotland’s training squad named, Wales prepares for WXV. Bulls Daisies to face Border Ladies in South Africa final. In WPL Life West Round 10, New York and CO Gray Wolves won. Munster, Leinster, Auckland, and Hawke’s Bay triumph; Scotland marks 30 years of Premiership rugby.