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Solomon Williams and Tiahna Padilla proudly display their trophies during the Awards Event at the Washington Athletic Club. Photo Quinn Toomey for the WAC.

A Rugby Celebration as the Scholz and Sorensen Awards are Handed Out

The Washington Athletic Club hosted the Rudy Scholz and MA Sorensen Awards dinner Saturday night in Seattle, with Solomon Williams and Tiahna Padilla being honored as the nation's top collegiate rugby players.

The Awards Celebration was sponsored in part by Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub in Seattle.

2026 Scholz and Sorensen Award winners Solomon Williams and Tiahna Padilla.

Collegiate Player of the Year Awards Officially Presented Saturday Night

It's Awards Weekend in rugby as the Rugby Scholz and MA Sorensen Awards will officially be presented in Seattle on Saturday evening.

Quinnipiac women huddle up.
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Motion Filed in Court to Half Elimination of Quinnipiac Women's Rugby Program

Twenty-three college athletes from the Quinnipiac University women’s rugby team, including a group of incoming recruits, today filed a motion in federal court seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the University from eliminating their varsity program and to address what could be Title IX violations affecting female athletes. 

UNC Wilmington in white vs UVM in green in the 2025 NCR D2 semifinal. Photo Alex Goff.

NCR Launches Referee and Laws Committee

National Collegiate Rugby has launched its Collegiate Referee & Laws Committee, designed to provide leadership, governance, and comprehensive oversight for referee operations across all NCR competitions.

The establishment of the CRLC comes at a critical juncture, as the organization points to a "nationwide decline in both the quantity and quality of sports officials."

Crusaders Global Academy partner with Next Phase Rugby.

Next Phase Rugby, Crusaders Global Academy Form Partnership

As part of their mission to open up high-level opportunities for young American rugby players, Next Phase Rugby and Crusaders Global Academy have announced a strategic partnership focused on supporting the development of rugby players and coaches in the United States through access to world-class education, training, leadership, and high-performance development opportunities.

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