The National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) governs women’s varsity collegiate rugby in the United States under the NCAA emerging sport framework. NIRA organizes competition across Division I, a combined Division II/III, and a Developmental Division that supports new or growing varsity programs. Division I features established powerhouses such as Dartmouth, Harvard, and Army, while the combined DII/III tier brings together competitive mid-sized and small colleges for meaningful postseason play. The Developmental Division provides a pathway for schools transitioning to varsity status, helping expand and strengthen women’s collegiate rugby nationwide.
Women Varsity Week 2 Previews
Three league games kick off this weekend in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association - the women’s competition of NCAA varsity teams.
After beating Army last week, Quinnipiac travels to AIC Friday.
Good, Tough Start for CWU Women
Central Washington's women's team got an early lesson with a 32-12 loss at the University of Victoria, and Coach Mel Denham was just fine with that.
With the all-varsity NIRA season kicking off in three weeks, the Wildcats will need all the lessons they can get.
Women Varsity Latest
The Women's Varsity College season is underway, with two official league games in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association, and several more warmups.
Quinnipiac Downs Army
In a clash of the two national women's varsity college finalists from last year, Quinnipiac opened up their regular season with a 32-19 win over West Point.
Women's Intercollegiate Season Starts with 2015 Final Rematch
West Point and Quinnipiac open up their season Thursday night, September 1, in a repeat of the National Collegiate Women's Varsity Rugby Association championship game from last fall.
