AIC Women Announce Move Up to NIRA DI
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Press Release) – The American International College women’s rugby team will compete at the highest level of the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association in 2026, as the team will compete towards the NIRA Division I Championship for the upcoming campaign after back-to-back undefeated seasons against NIRA Division II competition, Director of Athletics Rob Kearney and Director of Rugby Jameson Bonti announced today ( Thursday, March 12."
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