The Israel Rugby Union marks International Women’s Day with a clear trend of growth and empowerment. In 2026, more women are playing, coaching, refereeing and leading the sport as part of a broader effort to develop rugby and make it accessible to more diverse audiences.
Today, Israel has a senior women’s national team representing the country in the European Championship. At the same time, dedicated development programs for girls are being promoted, an area that did not previously exist within the union’s framework.
Alongside the national team, women’s teams also operate within the Israeli Women’s Rugby League in clubs across the country, including Upper Galilee, Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Owls (Maccabi Rishon LeZion), Jerusalem, Hadarim and Maccabi Haifa. These teams participate in the Women’s Sevens League tournaments and serve as the foundation for the development of women’s rugby in Israel as part of the club structure of the Israel Rugby Union.
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