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San Jose State University Women’s Rugby is making its first appearance in a College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) 15s final and will feature in the DII championship against UC Irvine. The NorCal vs. SoCal showdown occurs on Friday, April 10 as part of the Pacific Four (PAC4) Series in Sacramento’s Heart Health Park. The […]

Next Phase Rugby and The Rugby Breakdown are pleased to announce their partnership, one that will further connect women’s college rugby programs to high school student-athletes. Next Phase Rugby President and Founder Greg Stelluti discovered rugby at West Chester University and enjoyed 20 years playing in Pennsylvania, New York, and internationally with the USA Rugby […]

Western Washington University Women’s Rugby is heading to Sacramento for the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) 15s championship finale. The Vikings will play Stanford University for the DI Challenger Bowl, one of several curtain-raisers for the April 11 Pacific Four (PAC4) Series inside Heart Health Park. The DI . . . You must have […]

The Girls XV Nationals Committee has published its first high school ranking. The list includes high school clubs and single-school teams that are playing 15s, and features rugby programs both building to nationals (May 15-16, 2026, Salt Lake City) as well as those that stick to their state and regional competitions. The top-25 rankings (plus […]

Girls High School and High School Club 15s Nationals is the highlight of the year, showcasing the best rugby being played at the U19 level. The tournaments have toured the country, and with each location change, new teams sign on to test themselves and the nation’s best. The May 15-16, 2026, event is having the […]
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