GRR: HS Girls
Played in near perfect conditions and on the excellent pitches of the United States Air Force Academy, the 2021 CIRA State Championships saw Summit High School (Frisco, Colo.) take the Colorado Cup with 33-0 win over Monarch High School (Superior, Colo.), while Denver's East High School topped Regis Jesuit (Aurora, Colo.) 24-7 for 3rd place.
Going into the Rugby PA championship weekend the Hempfield Knightmares had every reason to wear the favorites’ mantel.
The Knightmares had, after all, won 13 games and lost just the one before Fall Fest in Malvern, Pa. Their closest rivals were likely Doylestown, but a Dowlstown team that had graduated some very talented players and were 9-5 on the season.
Divine Savior Holy Angels survived a bit of a scare against a much-improved Hamilton side to book a spot in this weekend's Wisconsin Girls Rugby state final.
DSHA fell behind early but fought their way back for their 21st state finals appearance, where they’ll face a familiar foe in Catholic Memorial HS.
High School Rugby in Pennsylvania received an organizational boost this week as the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Board of Directors has approved the creation of an Emerging Sport classification.
The 1964 Rugby Foundation in Ohio is hosting their second ever Rugby Ball on Saturday, November 20 to present two special honorees and to raise funds for grassroots rugby efforts.
The 1964 Foundation supports youth rugby and grassroots rugby throughout Northeast Ohio. They provide grants to pay for jerseys, balls and other equipment, coaching, and to support youth initiatives.