… are making their way to Pittsburgh, Pa., for the Women’s DI College spring semifinals. The teams will contest … season; however, Central Washington has been playing rugby as a club for years. Last year marked a drastic shift … once they get running with the ball. The forwards follow senior Nicole Strasko, and her leadership helped the pack …
… Princeton University captured the 2015 Ivy League Women's Seven-a-Side Championship over Brown University, … Featuring six freshmen, three sophomores, and just one senior, the Tigers jumped out to a hard-earned 22-0 lead by … as one of the 16 teams which will complete for the USA Rugby Collegiate National Sevens Championship, to be held …
… and DII. Throw in summer and fall 7s, and you have better rugby being played on a more regular basis. And finally, a … Krahling (sister to All American and current Keystone women’s team player Joie), among others joined this DII team. … and has the ability to read the field like no senior I’ve ever had.” Grassi is the backs captain, while …
… Two big moves occurred in the Women DI College Top 20, and they’re a reflection of the … fibrosis and how the illness has affected the former rugby player ( read more ). This weekend, Quinnipiac will … its 2015 7s titles last weekend. Freshman Ilona Maher and senior captain Emily Oor scored five tries apiece at the …
… Harry Sheehy announced that Dartmouth will elevate its women’s rugby team from a club sport to varsity status starting with … candidates are encouraged to contact Wendy Bordeau, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Varsity Sports. …
… San Diego, CA (March 10, 2015) –The United States Rugby Foundation is pleased to announce the 2015 inductees … play on their top side. Patty was a member of the 1991 USA Women’s National Team that won the Rugby World Cup. She went … to the sport of rugby in 1913, when as a high school senior enrolled in Santa Clara University’s college …
… regions are actively trying to fill the void. The Florida Rugby Union has revivified its Women’s High Performance Program (HPP) and is fielding a 15s … is still needed in this country, and hopefully the idea of senior all-star teams catches on, again. ROSTER Alison …
… USA Rugby has announced changes in the pathway for the national women's teams. The idea, said the organization in an … the year. The tri-annual events will be held for senior, college, and U20 levels - replacing the former …
… She is a Herriman (Utah) alum and also traveled with the Women Junior All Americans (WJAA) to Canada for their Canada tour. Morgan Courtney is a senior at Summit High School in Colorado. She most recently … center for Danville (Calif.). Joie Krahling has been a Rugby Pennsylvania all-star for years, and the GSHAA 15s …
… seniors who have gone on to continue their education and rugby at the collegiate level.This year's recipients brings … semi-finals, captaining the team in her junior and senior years. She has also toured with ICEF to New Zealand, … is to be “the youngest player to represent the USA in the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Olympics.” Courtney made her …
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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.