DIA for Women?
Reports are that USA Rugby is looking into developing a DIA division for women's college rugby.
DIA already exists for the men. It was started in 2011 as the College Premier League and then renamed the College Premier Division, before being renamed again as DIA.
Universal to Televise Women's World Cup Games
In an announcement released July 24, Universal Sports Network stated they would be showing 15 hours of LIVE TV coverage of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 in Paris, France, from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 17.
In addition, matches will also be streamed LIVE online at universalsports.com to authenticated users.
Success in Canada, but Closer Games NeededThe big test this summer for a huge group of young women rugby players came with trips to Canada. The Midwest U23 Thunderbirds took a U23 and U20 team to Mosquito Heaven, otherwise known as Brandon, Manitoba. There the T-Birds U20s played four shortened games over two days.
All American Backs Gallop to Win
The Women's Collegiate All Americans hammered the Ontario Junior Storm women's side, a mostly U20 team, 63-7 to round out their Canadian assembly.
The All Americans were in command early and showed some unselfish play and smart ball movement throughout, even when the subs ran in.
All American Women Set for Not U20s
Women’s Collegiate All American Head Coach Martha Daines has named a changed side to play the Ontario U20s Sunday.
