In a thrilling conclusion to the WXV 2 tournament, Australia claimed the title from Scotland with a 31-22 victory in Cape Town. The match, held at Athlone Stadium, was a high-stakes encounter, as both teams entered with two wins each. However, Scotland's hopes of defending their title were dashed as they finished the game with just 13 players on the field, allowing Australia to seize the opportunity and emerge victorious. The match highlighted the consequences of indiscipline, as Scotland struggled to maintain their composure under pressure.

England has claimed back-to-back WXV1 titles with a remarkable 21-12 comeback victory over Canada, marking their 20th consecutive win. This impressive performance positions them as the frontrunners for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in August 2025. In a fiercely contested match, the Red Roses showcased their resilience, scoring three tries and demonstrating strong defensive skills to secure the win against the home team.

Australia clinched the WXV 2 title with a 31-22 victory over Scotland in a dramatic final match held in Cape Town. The clash was a winner-takes-all encounter, with both teams entering the game boasting two wins each. Scotland initially led the match 22-21, but their hopes were dashed as they finished the game with just 13 players on the field due to indiscipline. This lack of discipline proved costly, allowing Australia to capitalize and secure the championship. The defeat marked a heartbreaking end to Scotland's title defense in the WXV 2 tournament.

Poppy Cleall, the Saracens back row player, has expressed her concerns regarding player workload in the newly shortened Premiership Women’s Rugby season, which kicks off this Saturday. Cleall believes that the condensed schedule will challenge the depth of all nine clubs' squads. This season maintains the same number of fixtures but compresses them into a shorter timeframe. Unlike last season, which spanned from November to June, the 2024-25 campaign will run from October to March. The revised schedule, which includes designated rest weeks, is designed to provide international players with a recovery period between the Women’s Six Nations and the upcoming 2025 Rugby World Cup, set to take place in England starting on August 22. Cleall anticipates that the changes will lead to more unexpected victories for underdog teams, as the demands of the season may level the playing field. As she aims to secure a spot on the England squad for the World Cup, she is keenly aware of the physical toll this new format may impose on players.

Lilli Ives Campion and Georgia Brock have been selected for England's squad for the upcoming WXV tournament in Canada. However, veteran player Poppy Cleall has not made the cut this time.