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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 […]

[NCR / July 6, 2026] – National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) today announced record-breaking growth across its women’s divisions, solidifying its position as the largest and deepest women’s collegiate rugby competition in the world. As the 2026-27 season nears, NCR now serves over 80% of all collegiate women’s rugby programs nationwide. [lead photo: New Haven at […]

The Águilas Aztecas Rugby Club is technically headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., but the program is rooted in two closely linked countries. The teams aim to connect, promote and elevate the Mexican-American rugby community, and is doing so through culturally rich tours and playing opportunities. The overall hope? That the Águilas Aztecas become pathway programs for […]

Highland entered the 2025-26 season expecting a year of adapting to change (read more). The Rugby Ohio board of directors and the Buzzards’ coaching staff swapped out, but there was a solid group of players who had been with the program and playing together since 6th grade. Chief among them was junior Amy Rolinc, one […]
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