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Photo: Ric Kruszynski When one sees Molly Cancian stall and step past the defense and speed away for a try, the idea of “intimidation” seems incongruous with her on-field persona. ..
Kahuku HS was scheduled to return to single-school nationals / Photo: Leola Garvida The 2020 Girls High School Rugby National Tournament for single school teams scheduled for May 16-17 ..
At 18 years old, Olivia Popp is already versed in adversity, perseverance and just reward. She sought out some of those challenges, whether transferring to a more academically demanding ..
The Pleasanton Cavaliers (Calif.) do a good job of readying players for collegiate rugby, and the NorCal program is well represented in the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association ..
During the coronavirus shutdown, TRB is turning attention to collegiate and high school players and coaches who had their final spring seasons cut short. Zoe DeMassa is a founding member ..
The Girls High School National Tournament is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17 at Notre Dame College (Euclid, Ohio) and at present is still on the calendar. The event falls outside ..
Girls’ high school and middle school teams in Virginia and Maryland merged to form the Chesapeake Rugby Conference, a spring 15s league that Kat Aversano oversees as commissioner. ..
Photo: Alex Ho (hoiho.net) LAFAYETTE, CO – USA Rugby today announced the decision to suspend sanctioned rugby competition and activities for a 30-day period effective immediately. ..
PRESS RELEASE Due to the heightened concerns surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and in the interests of the health and safety of all participants and their families, ..
Only three schools competed toward the SoCal Girls’ High School 15s title this year, and now only four teams are playing toward the region’s U18 (i.e., high school club) 15s title. ..
Kahuku High School once again has big plans for the second half of the school year, as the Oahu-based program travels to important fixtures and hosts big-name teams to get its players ..
Lily Content, Alexa Valenciano, Tee Teaupa, Isabella Evans / Photo: Stephan Jahanshahi The Washington Loggers are competing at the 4th annual Vancouver Sevens Invitational 7s, the amateur ..
City Honors School in Buffalo, N.Y., has enjoyed nice growth the past few years and recently celebrated its progress with the program’s first overseas tour to Ireland in February. ..
Puni Skipps @ LAI 7s final / Photo: Jackie Finlan The Girls’ High School Elite division at the Los Angeles Invitational (LAI) 7s drew four teams – much smaller than its predecessor ..
All Photos: Jackie Finlan / The Rugby Breakdown Last set of photos from the Los Angeles Invitational (save those being reserved for interview pieces and player profiles). There are more ..
When rugby returned to the 2016 Summer Olympics, the U.S. community hoped that exposure would be felt in rising interest and participation numbers, among other boons. There are no statistics ..
2019 Tropical 7s champion Atlantis The Tropical 7s (April 10-11, Orlando) is the first stop on the North American High School (NAHS) 7s series and it has drawn select and academy sides ..
Berkeley’s Bulou Mataitoga The Los Angeles Invitational (LAI) 7s begin this Friday, Feb. 28 and will name seven girls’ and women’s champions by midday Saturday, Feb. ..
The Rugby Breakdown (TRB) covers girls and women's rugby in the U.S. JACKIE FINLAN is the sole employee creating content and the paid subscription base supports this full-time enterprise. For $5/month (or $60/year), subscribers access features covering the USA Eagles, senior clubs, colleges, high schools, and everything in between. TRB prides itself on original, interview-based articles that showcase the people driving this great sport in the U.S.