U.S. Girls & Women's Rugby News • EST 2016

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Chicago Tempest: We’re Not Speed Bumps

Chicago Tempest rugby

The Chicago Tempest won the closest game during Women's Elite Rugby (WER) week two competition and evolved after a hearty second-half comeback. The 36-32 victory against the Boston Banshees came was Chicago's first of the 2026 season, but more importantly, it was the franchise's first-ever win in the professional 15s league. [lead photo: Mel Paz @melpazphotos34]

 

"I mean, it's everything," Chicago head . . .

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