Quinnipiac Drops Rugby as a Women's Varsity Sport
Quinnipiac University has announced that it will discontinue women's rugby as a NCAA varsity spot, and will instead add men's distance running to their list of spots.
This announcement comes as a blow in part because Quinnipiac was among the first NCAA programs and Head Coach Rebecca Carlson has been at the forefront of pushing for full NCAA for women's rugby.
Finalists for 2026 MA Sorensen Award Named
The finalists for the 2026 MA Sorensen Award have been selected.
With votes from the MA Sorensen Selection Committee, along with votes from the collegiate rugby community—fans, players, and coaches—have whittled the list of nominees down to the finalists.
Stage Set for CRAA Women 7s
Indianapolis, Ind. –The stage is set for an electrifying weekend of collegiate rugby as the CRAA Women’s 7s National Championship takes over Kuntz Stadium on April 25–26, 2026. Featuring 28 of the nation’s top teams, this year’s championship promises fierce competition, unmatched athleticism, and a showcase of the future stars of rugby.
All-NIRA Selections Announced
The National Intercollegiate Rugby Association has made its all-NIRA selections for DI.
Four players from champions Harvard are on the First Team All-DI, including Sorensen Award nominees Gemma Ogoke and Tiahna Padilla.
