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The NCAA Directory lists 30 institutions that sponsor women’s rugby as an NCAA Emerging Sport. They play their championship 15s rugby in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) and National Collegiate Rugby (NCR). The following is an overview of who is playing where, head coaches, schedules and any other pertinent details for the impending fall […]

July 14, 2026 — In partnership with USA Rugby, the Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is pleased to announce the official 2026–27 playoff and National Championship Series schedule, highlighted by the return of premier championship events and expanded national competition opportunities. [lead graphic: USA Rugby] Following a massive year for men’s and women’s CRAA championship […]

eagles.rugby — The USA Rugby Women’s U20 Team is in Stellenbosch, South Africa for a two-test tour against the Junior Springbok Women. Games occur on Friday, July 17 and Friday, July 24, and they will live-stream on the South Africa Rugby Union YouTube channel . [lead photo: Luke Panzer for USA Rugby] USA U20 head […]

eagles.rugby – U18 Women’s Pathways development has been busy this summer with two dedicated talent ID summer camps. Designed to refine the next generation of elite athletes, head coach Susan Whitwell identified more than 80 of the top young players from across the country. [lead photo: Sarah Quist for USA Rugby] “The energy across both […]

The Atlantis network wraps around the world, and it most recently nurtured a unique touring opportunity to Barranquilla, Colombia. There, the U.S.-based select side knit together a squad of domestic and Ecuadorian players, and together they placed 5th at the Crea Pro 7s. But with all Atlantis assemblies, the goals for tour extend beyond wins […]
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