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There is a lot of rugby activity in the fall, and this post is an overview of what’s already underway and to come during the rest of 2026. In terms of coverage, those competitions that culminate in championships during the fall are prioritized. But there are many split-season leagues that will get a mention and […]

Week two of the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) season saw some lopsided results, and the most intriguing match was actually a non-conference game. [lead photo: Lindenwood’s Ava Reuter in fall 2025 / Jackie Finlan] Life University traveled to Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., for a NIRA non-conference match. The combination of rosters showcased so […]

The following tracks girls and women’s rugby games occurring in the U.S. — or overseas if involving U.S.-based players — from Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 11-12, 2026. Check back for results and feel free to submit omissions or updates to Jackie Finlan. COLLEGE NIRA – Week 2 Division I Harvard (2-0) 76-0 Brown (1-1) Lindenwood (1-0) 103-5 […]

The Midwest Rugby Union is multiple rounds into its USA Club Rugby Division II season, but Division I played its first round during Labor Day Weekend. Both the Eastern and Western conferences include four teams, and all eight teams were in motion last Saturday. [lead photo: Mel Paz @melpazphotos34] In the Western league, the Chicago […]

A fresh rugby season has arrived and the Next Phase Rugby Player of the Month is one of those individuals who will stoke excitement early in 2026-27. Lavinia (“Lavi”) Lomu out of United Rugby Club in Utah has spent the summer playing high-level ball with her home club, the Utah Cannibals and at the Chula […]
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