Welcome to the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Sep 17-24. It was a busy weekend as teams continued their preparations for the WXV. In a rematch of the 2021 RWC semi-final, Canada remained competitive in the first half but the Red Roses eventually pulled away to secure a 50-24 victory. The return of the Barbarians saw them triumph over South Africa with a final score of 38-26. The Kenya Lionesses concluded their South Africa tour with a 22-17 loss to the San Clemente Rhinos. Meanwhile, the Springboks also faced the San Clemente Rhinos, emerging victorious with a 22-17 win. Additionally, the USA announced its interim coaching staff, including Milton Haig, Rich Ashfield, John Haggart, and Melodie Bosman, for the upcoming WXV tournament.

In Premier & Club news, the WPL closed out their league season with victories for Berkeley, New York, and Life West, setting up the semi-finals. The Allianz Cup’s opening round featured wins by Exeter, Sale, Gloucester-Hartpury, and Harlequins. In the Welsh Premiership, Llandaff North leads after Round 3. Watsonian continues their unbeaten streak in Scotland’s Premiership Round 6, and UL Bohemian leads Ireland’s Energia AIL in Round 2.

We close out the week with 10 features, 1 media and 1 rugby job.

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In the Women's Rugby Rundown for Sep 17-24, teams geared up for the WXV, England won over Canada, Barbarians beat South Africa, Kenya lost to San Clemente Rhinos, and the Springboks beat the Rhinos. In Premier & Club news, WPL has their semi-finalists, Allianz Cup opened with wins by Exeter, Sale, Gloucester-Hartpury, and Harlequins, Lan-daff North leads the Welsh Premiership, Watsonian remained unbeaten in Scotland's Premiership, and UL Bohemian topped Ireland's Energia AIL.