In the Women’s Rugby Rundown for Dec 18-Jan 7, Italy triumphed in both matches of the Latin Challenge, while Gwalia Lightning leads the Celtic Challenge, matches in the Energia AIL Cup have been forfeited due to the impacts of the Celtic Challenge and the upcoming Six Nations. Spain's CR Majadahonda faces Portugal in the Iberian Cup, and Colombia prepares for a playoff against the Netherlands in WXV 3. In Premier & Club news, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury maintain undefeated records, the Big Game 15 sets a world attendance record, and various leagues showcase exciting developments. In 7s news, the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 pools are announced, PR 7s plans a Talent ID Trial, and Scrum Queens analyzes a record breaking year of International XVs and 7s matches.

Watch & read all the week’s news: https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2024/01/09/womens-rugby-rundown-for-dec-18-jan-7/.