Rugby

Breaking down the 2026 Women’s Elite Rugby season

A sports league where you can watch every game for free? Yes, please. Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the 15-a-side rugby union league captivating sports fans begins its second season tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. Let’s ruck and roll.

May 01, 2026

No. 1 England and No. 2 Canada collide in World Cup final

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Thirty thrilling matches later, the record-breaking stage is set for tomorrow’s 11 a.m. ET Women’s Rugby World Cup championship match between world No. 1 England and No. 2 Canada. An immovable object meeting an unstoppable force? We’re so ready to ruck and roll.

September 26, 2025

No. 2 Canada’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final journey highlights changing landscape

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World No. 1 England and No. 2 Canada will battle for glory in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final, a result of the sheer dominance both squads have shown all tourney long. It’s level on the pitch, but a different story emerges off of it…

September 24, 2025

Breaking down the Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinals

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After nearly a month full of tackles and dazzling offloads, the Women’s Rugby World Cup has reached the semifinals. Four unbeaten powerhouses, two epic clashes, and tickets to a history-making championship are on the line? Ruck yeah.

September 19, 2025

Rugby, soccer, and basketball women’s sports records fall over the weekend

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The Summer I Turned Pretty, meet the summer women’s sports continued to thrive. Whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah, everyone can enjoy this round-up of historic women’s sports moments from over the weekend.

August 25, 2025

Breaking down the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

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The 10th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup begins today at 2:30 p.m. ET as top-ranked (and tourney hosts) England open the competition against No. 10 USA. With women’s rugby hype at a fever pitch, here’s everything you need to know before kick-off. Let’s ruck and roll.

August 22, 2025

Everything you need to know about Women’s Elite Rugby

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A hot new bombshell has entered the villa women’s sports space: Women’s Elite Rugby (WER). Before the league’s inaugural season (literally) kicks off tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET, let’s maul over everything you need to know.

March 21, 2025

Will South Africa or New Zealand become the first four-time champions at the men's Rugby World Cup?

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Will South Africa or New Zealand become the first four-time champions at the men's Rugby World Cup?

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October 27, 2023

After seven weeks of grueling scrums, mauls, and tries, the men’s Rugby World Cup final kicks off tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET, featuring the most heated rivalry in the sport.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #554

Elle Duncan is geeking over WNBA tipoff

May 07, 2026

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At long last, we’re just one day away from the start of the highly-anticipated WNBA season. To celebrate, we have an extra-special treat: Acclaimed sports broadcaster and women’s basketball expert Elle Duncan sat down with The GIST’s Senior Editor Lauren Tuiskula to talk about her move to USA Sports, spill her spiciest women’s sports takes, and share insight into balancing fandom and professionalism in sports journalism. Sporty spices, this one’s for you.