… Here’s a spoiler: Penn State is going to win our 2015 Women’s College of the Year. The women celebrated arguably the most successful month of college rugby ever, winning national titles in 15s and 7s, followed … National All Star Competition, a selection vehicle for the senior and collegiate age grade teams. “The next level” is …
… The National All Star Competition (NASC) has lured 203 senior, collegiate, and U20 women to James Madison University through Saturday, June 6. USA Rugby will release the attendees, who will be divided into …
… Even though Humboldt State and UN Reno women's teams performed well at DII playoffs this year, … objective is to elevate the play of women's collegiate rugby in our conference by exposing players to high-level … Bell Humboldt State Sophomore Bianca Brau Sacramento State Senior Michelle Coleman Santa Clara University Freshman …
… 2015 was the first season that necessitated a separate women’s 7s ranking, as programs have really embraced the … and did not (and could not) compete at the ACRA, USA Rugby or CRC championships. It was tricky business, to say … a very young squad get to Ivy Championship-winning levels. Senior Cat Lambert is the voice of experience, and she helped …
… 70 of the 90 invitees are attending this weekend’s Midwest Women’s U24 Elite Camp in Delafield, Wis., hosted by … from UW Madison. She now plays for Wisconsin, the senior DII club, and will be aging out of the regional U24 … for many years,” Hovde said. “I have grown immensely as a rugby player, and I have amazing teammates and friends all …
… The Marin Highlanders have established the first girl’s rugby team in Marin County. The girls team will be learning … at Redwood High School. Her older brother, Alex, is a senior standout and vice-captain of the Highlanders boys … programs, and wanted to use that to atract more young women to the sport. The girls team will be coached by an …
… The semifinals in Rugby Washington kick off Saturday and it’s hard to imagine … play for a national title for Central Washington’s women’s team. “She’s a senior and this will be here last game, so I am actually …
… which Wayne State College is familiar. The NSCRO women’s team won back-to-back 15s titles from 2012-13, and … Barner, the coach's words seemed prophetic. Hollinger, a senior, had not taken the tournament for granted. “I’m not … a quote that was posted inside West Point’s Anderson Rugby Complex: Being perfect is about being able to look your …
… It’s been a busy 30 days for Women’s Cougar Rugby. From Albuquerque, to Pittsburgh, to Colorado Springs, … Academy Ring Dance – the weekend of nationals, but those senior players are currently trying to be released from the …
… 7s. “Not many of the Army girls have actually played rugby [before the academy], so 7s was even newer to them,” … the Plate, finishing higher than any American side in the women’s college bracket, and beating BYU along the way. Army … just a talented athlete.” The freshman pairs well with senior Roose, the team’s best finisher, who scored Army’s two …
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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.