The iconic Anderson Rugby Complex on the grounds of the United States Military Academy will once again host the Divisional Championships for NCAA Women’s Rugby, as the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA).
The 2026 season finale will return to West Point. for games on Novembee 21-22 with live match coverage on Army Athletics YouTube. Tickets are also available, with youth fans and College Students receiving free admission.
The event will again host two championship matches featuring finalists from NIRA Division I and combined Division II/III competing for annual honors, while simultaneously celebrating the culmination of another competitive season for NCAA Women’s Rugby.
Harvard will look to return as reigning champions in Division I, currently riding a 4-0 record on the season towards the postseason. With 2025 Division II & III champion American International College (AIC) now competing in the top division, the bracket opens up for a new champion to lift the trophy.
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NIRA Executive Director, Amy Rusert said on the championships now entering its 11th year, “We're incredibly grateful to our member institutions that host our Divisional Championships year-over-year with excellence. Producing our 2026 culminating event at Army West Point's Anderson Rugby Complex alongside their wonderful staff will, once again, be a superlative showcase for some of the best varsity programs in the NCAA Emerging Sports Program.”
Army West Point Associate AD Recruiting and Admissions, Tom Tolman “Army West Point is proud to welcome the nation’s top collegiate rugby teams and their fans to the world-class Anderson Rugby Complex on the banks of the Hudson River. We look forward to showcasing the very best of collegiate women’s rugby at West Point.
