Brazil Qualifies for Olympics; Fijiana Players Demand Promised Payments | WRR 109

Welcome to the top women’s rugby news in under 60 seconds for June 12-18. Brazil emerged victorious in the South American 7s, securing their qualification for the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, in a concerning turn of events, Fijiana players have taken to social media to demand the payments that were promised to them. The FRU has responded. In more XVs news, USA, Canada, and Australia have announced their extended rosters for the Pacific Four Series, which is set to restart on June 29 in Canada. Meanwhile, after a two-year investigation, Wales has published a report addressing complaints from their women’s players regarding sexism and inequalities. The report validates the players’ concerns and recommends significant changes. In the Women’s Premier League, Berkeley and New York emerged as winners in Round 8 matches. In South Africa’s Premier Division, Bulls Daisies continue their unbeaten run. Excitement builds as Kingsholm prepares to host the Allianz Premier Championship, featuring a clash between Gloucester-Hartpury and Exeter this weekend. Shifting to 7s news, Ukraine claimed victory in the Rugby Europe Trophy Series, defeating Georgia. Additionally, the Headliners emerged victorious in the first stop of the 2023 Premier Rugby Sevens. We close out the week with 4 features and 6 media. Read the entire update at https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2023/06/19/womens-rugby-news-for-jun-12-18/ and become a supporter of our site at https://www.patreon.com/yscrugby. tl;dr: Women’s Rugby in 60 secs for June 12-18 saw Brazil emerge victorious in SAR 7s, securing their qualification for the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, in a concerning turn of events, Fijiana players have taken to social media to demand the payments that were promised to them.