Final WXV Warm-up Matches & Hong Kong & Thailand Chase Challenger Spot | WRR 172

Welcome to Women's Rugby Rundown 172 for September 16-22. Wales made history with their first-ever win over the Wallaroos, moving up to 9th in the rankings, while referee Sara Cox officiated her 40th Test match, matching Aimee Barrett-Theron. Romania made a triumphant return to XVs, leaping from 44th to 40th after defeating Bulgaria, while South Africa dominated Spain, the Netherlands edged past Fiji, and the Kenya Lionesses secured a big victory over Madagascar. China leads the Asia 7s Series with Japan close behind, but the real battle is for third place between Hong Kong and Thailand, with major implications for a spot in the HSBC Sevens Challenger Series. Two more Challenger Series spots will be up for grabs at the South American 7s at the end of October. And we round up all the global Premier and Club competitions worldwide. Read more🔗: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/09/23/final-wxv-warm-up-matches-hong-kong-thailand-chase-challenger-spot-wrr-172/