… After an incident with the university in fall 2013, the women’s team was placed on probation. The club was still … impact players include sophomore fullback Masha Romanchak, senior flanker Nicole Melchione, and inside center Miracle … game on Saturday forced us to play more-than-fundamental rugby, and we did just that,” reported Salisbury halfback …
… friendly seasons and taking advantage of higher-level women’s clubs in the area. During week three of the Women’s … that's the key: Plenty of college students are playing for seniorwomen's clubs, but those stints typically happen … “Overall though, you can tell that there is more rugby knowledge on the field than in college games.” The WPL …
… Easily the biggest women’s college game of the weekend, Army defeated Norwich … some catch-up. The game began in the host’s favor, as senior standout Val McGuire scored and … the Week after the Quinnipiac match, meaning that women’s rugby players have accounted for the first two honorees. …
… Tri-State opened up its women’s college season this weekend, seeing four DII matches … and Friday. Pape, who spent the summer in the USA Rugby Emerging Coach Pathway and was selected to both … against the aggressive, larger Albany pack. Krenzin, a senior who had played in the back three, kept the ball moving …
… It was a triumphant weekend for the women’s Ivy League. Dartmouth, the third conference team to … stanza and ended the day with 10 different try-scorers. Senior Yejadai Dunn led the way with three tries, while … players were going to be smart, but they’ve wowed me. The rugby IQ grows exponentially with every day and every game.” …
… Mahan stepped down. Now he inherits a program that won the Rugby East last fall, but still has a frustraitingly tepid … the United States Army, the rugby program has a strong senior class, said Sherman. "That's a great thing to inherit, … little closer, the decision was made to make the men's and women's programs varsity. ( See more on that story here …
… about the move, but they wanted to concentrate their senior years on internships, academics, and getting a job.” … to achieve. Scholarships will certainly help, and the women’s rugby team is in the process of making that benefit a …
… But no one has banked as much high-level experience as senior Bayleigh Gable. The 17-year-old blends all of the best … with fellow high school standouts while helping the USA Women’s 7s team prepare for the NACRA Olympic 7s qualifier. … Girls High School All Americans was by far one of the best rugby experiences I've ever had,” Gable said. “The level of …
… the pace made famous by older sister Magali, 2014 World RugbyWomen’s Player of the Year, for AIC’s first try. Harvey was … try of the day to put Army up 19-14 into the break. AIC senior Muneera Patton and Efaw traded scores in the second …
… but the most notable detail was confirmation of an actual women's college varsity league with a fall championship. The … objective is adjusting our culture to the modern varsity rugby league that will allow us to continue to be successful … scrumhalf, a new position for the former flyhalf in her senior year. Bell, who is the vocal leader on the field, is …
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As a 17-year-old Spencer Huntley required a waiver to play for the USA U20s, an indication of how he was rated in the USA age-grade pathway. He got that waiver and impressed for the USA U20s, and then moved up to the USA U23s. He led the San Diego Mustangs to a national HS Club championship in 2024.
He also played in the SoCal single-school league for Cathedral Catholic.
Hope Rogers began playing rugby at age 16 in high school and continued to compete during her time at Penn State University. There, she won four National Championships, was crowned MVP on two occasions, was named to the USA Under-20s and earned Collegiate All-American honors for four years. Rogers was also an impressive discus player during her senior year in high school where she broke a school record and won Gold at Districts for the sport.
Nathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
Tonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.
Christy Ringgenberg is one of the most accomplished and versatile players to wear the USA jersey, earning recognition on the Goff Rugby Report All-Time American list for her impact on both 15s and 7s.