Harvard Takes Three-Fer Over Tenacious Lindenwood
In a thriller of a final, Harvard three-peated as National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) champions, holding off NIRA debutantes Lindenwood 22-19.
The game was played at a furious pace and had its fair share of pivotal moments and players.
Crimson Pulls Away to Secure Spot in NIRA Final
Harvard pushed aside an early Dartmouth try to roll powerfully to the NIRA final, beating the Big Green to make their 5th NIRA DI final in the last six seasons.
Paced by the powerful running of No. 8 Gemma Ogoke and the speed threat of Sana'a Lunon on the wing (both freshmen), the Crimson pulled away to win 45-10 and join Lindenwood in this year's final set for November 22.
Lindenwood To NIRA FInal
Army West Point saw their 2025 fall season wrapped up in a tough-minded loss to powerhouse Lindenwood Friday night in St. Charles, Mo.
These two teams had already met this season and the Black Knights had competed well against a Lindenwood team that was expected to challenge for the championship in their first NIRA season.
Close Win for Lindenwood at NIRA Enters Crucial Weeks
Behind the scenes coming into this NIRA season many felt that Lindenwood was a steamroller that the incumbent NCAA programs were very nervous about.
It hasn’t really turned out that way, however. Lindenwood’s opponents have risen to the challenge in one way or another, and for the Lions it hasn’t exactly been a bunch of slow antelope waiting to be taken down.
Women's College Championship Historical Data
US Women's collegiate historical 15s champions.
This list includes teams that won the USA Rugby championships, and the other major championships as the game has splintered off—NIRA, D1 Elite, NCR.
