College Women
In what was one of the most entertaining and dramatic NIRA games of the season, West Point held off Sacred Heart 26-20 on Alumni Night in Fairfield, Conn.
This was a game that wasn’t perfectly-played—both teams made errors—but it was back-and-forth throughout and hinged on several key moments.
The College. Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and 8X8 Sports has launched a Player of the Week award and this is the first week.
(8X8 Sports is Goff Rugby Report's new kit provider. Go to 8x8sports.com)
With action in four separate divisions, four separate Player of the Week nods were given. Here is who and why:
The most compelling game of the NIRA weekend as September ended was in D-II.
West Chester, having lost their opener by a significant margin, rebounded against Frostburg and then ran up against New Haven on Saturday. That game was a barnburner.
We see a bit of sisterhood, some worldliness, and plenty of challenges this week in NIRA.
Last week we saw yet another reason to keep a close eye on Quinnipiac.
The Bobcats have the week off this week and earned it after a controlled win over Navy 38-3 in which Navy hardly saw the opposing half. Quinnipiac's defense, precision, and catch-pass kept them on top the whole time.
This year’s NCR Women’s D1 competition is wide open.
Good teams from the 2023-24 season remain strong, and there are some significant additions to the competition this year. Here are some teams to watch: