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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking down the Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinals

Breaking down the Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinals

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

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

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

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

Breaking down the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Breaking down the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

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

Everything you need to know about Women’s Elite Rugby

Everything you need to know about Women’s Elite Rugby

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.

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

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

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

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.

October 27, 2023

World Rugby Sevens Series kicks off in Vancouver

World Rugby Sevens Series kicks off in Vancouver

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World Rugby Sevens Series kicks off in Vancouver

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March 03, 2023

Today marks the start of the women’s and men’s World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Vancouver, BC, where teams will continue their quest to nab one of four respective automatically qualifying spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Taylor Heise’s golden advice for her March Madness-bound brother

March 12, 2026

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Taylor Heise’s golden advice for her March Madness-bound brother

Taylor Heise’s golden advice for her March Madness-bound brother

A Heise hat trick? Say less.

All Team USA and Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Heise does is win, whether she’s donning a gold medal or hoisting the PWHL’s Walter Cup. And today, she’s on The GIST of It. Heise sat down with co-host Lauren Tuiskula to yap about three of our favorite things: Olympic hockey, the PWHL playoffs, and…March Madness? Talk about the perfect sports trifecta.

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Sports Quick Hits: September 20th, 2021

Sports Quick Hits: September 20th, 2021

Sports Quick Hits: September 20th, 2021

September 20, 2021

Guide to Rugby

Guide to Rugby

A gong show

A gong show

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The NBA season isn’t the only one in doubt. Due to COVID-19, the tennis season is hanging on by a thread, while the MLB situation is the literal definition of a gong show. The WNBA and NHL are looking good, though...well, kind of.

Charity Williams

Charity Williams

Charity Williams

"I think kids just need to see that everyone messes up at all levels. The best in the world make mistakes and it doesn’t make them any less of an athlete."

Bianca Farella

Bianca Farella

"As long as I can control what I can control, that’s enough for me. As long as I’ve done my physical and mental prep, that’s enough for me."