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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 18/09/2026

‘It might make women’s rugby more inaccessible’ — Ireland hooker Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald disagrees with smaller ball in women’s game www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/...

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‘It might make women’s rugby more inaccessible’ — Ireland hooker Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald disagrees with smaller ball in women’s game

Hooker hopes World Rugby will take player feedback on board

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oh and finally: the women are literally playing this week yet we still somehow made it about the men.

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Unexpected things that I've learnt since taking up sewing: - Sewing in 2026 involves a lot of printing - Ironing and washing are the worst bits of sewing - My house eats seam rippers

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I've just had a printer-induced mental breakdown. Individual cartridges cost a billion pounds, and the subscriptions only let you print 4 pages per month!

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 30/07/2026

Did the Springboks really invent the sin bin? Episode 21 of The Rugby History Project is out now! youtu.be/xGhA4XLZm60?...

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Did the Springboks Invent the Sin Bin?? THRP Episode 21: Send Offs and The Sin Bin

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 22/07/2026

Arthur Conan Doyle once said that rugby was the world's greatest team sport, second only to boxing in all of the sporting world. He also loved to pop references to rugby in his writing: can we call him rugby's first nause? ▶️ youtu.be/itHSwa3T5KE

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Rugby's First Nause

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 21/07/2026

Before the likes of the Squidge Brothers, Huw Griffin, or even the aptly titled Rugby Nause, there was Arthur Conan Doyle. therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/07/21/r...

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Rugby's First Nause - The Rugby History Project

Before the likes of the Squidge Brothers, Huw Griffin, or even the aptly titled Rugby Nause, there was Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Riaan Louw @ringo26.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Proudest parents at Bok Women vs USA Eagles

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 04/07/2026

Women's rugby fans deserve better than dodgy streams and broken promises. World Rugby, USA Rugby and SA Rugby need to guarantee that next week's return fixture is available live across the globe.

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In case you were wondering what its like to live with a labrador

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Don't like reading? Well you can listen to me (and Molly very briefly for 30 seconds) instead

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 09/06/2026

With the FIFA Men's World Cup just around the corner, the debate on football v soccer is already heating up. This week's edition of The Rugby History Project attempts to settle one of the internet's hottest debates. 🔗 therugbyhistoryproject.com?p=171599464

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 13/05/2026

The 2026 WXV Global Series has officially transformed. If you are feeling a bit lost with the new touring model, you aren't alone. We have moved away from the centralized host hubs of previous years to a negotiated home-and-away structure for the Top 12.

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Not to toot my own horn but this is one of my favourites

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 05/05/2026

Following their 2014 Rugby World Cup win, the Red Roses recorded their worst-ever result in the Six Nations. This is the tale of how the World discovered the Red Roses were not perennials. Edition 16 of TRHP is available now in all the places 🏉📚 📖 therugbyhistoryproject.com?p=171598704

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 05/05/2026

In 2026, it can feel as if the Red Roses are hardy perennials. But as we all learnt in 2015, they are perfectly capable of wilting. Watch 'When The Roses Wilted' on YouTube now! youtu.be/LDOuhScyeSo

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When The Roses Wilted

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Caolán Scully @caolanscully.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

NEW ✍️ Ireland v France Preview ☘️ "This weekend is a chance to break down the next glass ceiling."

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Green Wave #3: France v Ireland Preview

Theme of the week: Best of Both Worlds

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 23/04/2026

My April Historian Tier Newsletter is now live! A look through some of my favourite newspaper articles and headlines from the archives. Historian Tier gives you access to exclusive content and also helps support research costs and hosting fees! therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/04/23/t...

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‘There has always been something special about a print newspaper.’

Visit the post for more.

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 20/04/2026

Did you know that the Women's Six Nations tournament has been going since 1996? Did you know the even more insane fact that SEVEN nations have actually taken part in the last 30 years? Learn more in my newest episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bevp...

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A Very Brief History of the Women’s Six Nations

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Women’s Rugby Treehouse @rugbytreehouse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Some say it’s the best of the global competitions. Julia might come after you if you say that. It’s our review of the first weekend of the 2026 Women’s Six Nations! youtu.be/qPzo9RjXHXQ?si…

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#W6N Time to go BIG - in every way possible! | Womens Rugby Treehouse

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 16/04/2026

Newspaper archives are the gift that keep on giving. The Daily Record, 21st March 1998.

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Women’s Rugby Treehouse @rugbytreehouse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Obviously we couldn’t forget Julia’s preferred competition either. Check us out attempting to review two of the most weather affected games in recent memory. youtu.be/jLxkQSXrnB4?...

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Pacific Four Week 1 - That Face Says It All… | Women’s Rugby Treehouse

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Scrolling through vinted and I’ve found THREE fake Ireland World Cup jerseys in about 2 minutes. Most women’s World Cup jerseys are reduced to like £20 in most places!

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 10/04/2026

How Title IX ACTUALLY Works in College Sports Find out more in ‘We’d just thought you’d go away’: A Brief Early History of Women’s Rugby in The USA now youtube.com/shorts/YHn7Z...

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How Title IX ACTUALLY Works in College Sports #womenssports #titleix #ncaa

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 07/04/2026

Did you know you can enjoy my articles as video essays? Check out ‘We’d just thought you’d go away’: A Brief Early History of Women’s Rugby in The USA on YouTube now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=keAu...

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‘We’d just thought you’d go away’: A Brief Early History of Women’s Rugby in The USA

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 23/03/2026

The March Historian Tier Newsletter is now live. £4 per month helps me with website hosting costs and gives you access to fun content like this. therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/03/23/y...

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 08/03/2026

With Brython and Gwalia both headed to the playoffs (and with jerseys still unavailable for purchase), you can get a good old bootleg number to show your support! www.redbubble.com/people/theru...

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 08/03/2026

International Women's Day is a celebration, but also an opportunity to set an intention on how we will uplift and protect our fellow women.

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Josh Gardner @joshgardner.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Forget getting fired in the car park, Galthie is going to get exiled to St Helena after this.

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

It would be very fun is Scotland won the Six Nations having only lost to Italy

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Women’s Rugby Treehouse @rugbytreehouse.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Two hours of chaos await you in the new edition of WRT. Dead dogs, Costco and even a weeeeeee bit of rugby. ▶️ youtu.be/aSEoPePyDu8?si…

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We Have Thoughts: PWR, Celtic Challenge & USA Trans Ban | Women’s Rugby Treehouse

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Women’s Rugby Treehouse @rugbytreehouse.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We’ve just wrapped up a pod record. Obviously we talked all things Costco, dead dogs and being haunted on our rugby podcast.

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! A wee bit of Welsh rugby history this St David's Day 🌼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Just a few years after the first official Home Nations tournament, the then very small rugby world would be torn apart by one man and his house. therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/03/01/t...

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 23/02/2026

A Brief History of the Weird World of the Men’s Six Nations is available now on therugbyhistoryproject.com or any good podding places. youtube.com/shorts/4Csep...

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The Battle for the Calcutta Cup Hasn't Always Stayed on the Pitch #sixnations #rugby

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 22/02/2026

If you haven't already, please head over to therugbyhistoryproject.com and subscribe to receive updates. On the 28th February my Substack will be no more...

After starting TRHP on Substack in July 2025, I transitioned my content to therugbyhistoryproject.com in September 2025 due to issues I had with Substack. I did however leave a legacy copy on Substack, just in case. Whilst I would urge you to do your own research, I personally have issues with other content which is platformed without moderation on Substack, and even suggested alongside mine. Having my own website has come with its learning curves but it has given me more creative freedom in how I share my work.

As the move is complete and I am settled on the new site, I feel that more than enough time has passed for me to remove my work from Substack entirely. This will happen on the 28th February 2026. Please make sure you are subscribed to therugbyhistoryproject.com to receive my posts.

I would like to thank all of those who have contributed financially to TRHP as it helps pay for hosting fees, research costs, etc. It truly makes a huge difference.

Trans women are women.

Trans men are men.

Nazis should burn in hell.

No human is illegal.

Fuck ICE.

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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Sorry to interrupt but The greatest result in the history of the Celtic Challenge has just happened: West Wales’ Brython Thunder have just beaten undefeated league champions Wolfhounds from Ireland at Parc Y Scarlets They were clearly the better team too. Incredible performance and historic result

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

England v Ireland men? I hope everyone has a bad time 🫶🏻

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 20/02/2026

At the start of every year, the rugby world is gripped by five rounds of the highest level of men's European rugby. The way the concept of the Six Nations has expanded and developed is fitting for a competition that didn't formally start as a competition. therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/02/20/a...

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 14/02/2026

To my Historians and Hens, Forget the cup, you're the real trophy. From TRHP

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

r̶u̶g̶b̶y̶ swimming is the real winner

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Hattie @clairesourfitz.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I’ve just discovered the Olympics multiview on TNT. I’m unstoppable now.

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The Rugby History Project @therugbyhistoryproject.com · 04/02/2026

A very wise woman once said that rugby and hockey are just the same sport in different fonts. As such, the latest edition of TRHP is all about when Britain 'stole' Canada's gold at the 1936 Winter Olympics. 🔗 therugbyhistoryproject.com/2026/02/04/w...

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