Blues Retain Crown, WXV Dates Confirmed, and SVNS 1 Rinses and Repeats | WRR 257

<p><strong>Welcome to WRR 257 for July 27-August 2.</strong> World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global Series format and dates while pulling off a rinse-and-repeat on the 2027 HSBC SVNS circuit. In domestic XVs action, the Blues went back-to-back as champions in the Women&#39;s Super Rugby Champions Final against the NSW Waratahs, while the All-Army team edged out Navy to capture the Armed Forces Women&#39;s Rugby Championship title. Over in 7s, Mwamba claimed the inaugural Dala 7s crown in Kenya. Meanwhile, major developments came out of New Zealand and Australia with 2degrees backing NZR&#39;s women&#39;s programs and the Australian Government committing 30 million dollars to the Impact Beyond legacy project.</p><p>🌍 Our global women&#39;s rugby news recap can be found at <a href="https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/03/blues-retain-crown-wxv-dates-confirmed-and-svns-1-rinses-and-repeats-wrr-257/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2026/08/03/blues-retain-crown-wxv-dates-confirmed-and-svns-1-rinses-and-repeats-wrr-257/</a></p>