The DI Elite has named its All-Americans for the 2023-24 collegiate rugby season. National 15s champion Life University led selections with 12 players across both the 1st XV and 2nd XV teams, while runner-up Lindenwood University followed close behind with 10 players. Semifinalists Central Washington University (6) and BYU (2) contributed players as well. [lead photo: by Jacob Thompson]
The honorary list includes first-years through graduate students; USA age grade players and current Eagles; as well as several MA Sorensen Award nominees, including 2024 winner Freda Tafuna.
1ST XV
1. Kami Hartrick – BYU
2. Jadyn Collins – Lindenwood
3. Sofia Fernandez – Life
4. Lissa Salisbury – Life
5. Amanda Ware – Lindenwood
6. Emma Haughey – Life
7. Tessa Hann – Central Washington
8. Freda Tafuna – Lindenwood
9. Alle English – Life
10. Kat Stowers – BYU
11. Madison Jersey – Lindenwood
12. Angelina Mason – Life
13. Amy Brice – Lindenwood
14. Matilda Kocaj – Life
15. Demi Allen – Lindenwood
2ND XV
1. Jenelei Fifita – Lindenwood
2. Jessica Postle – Central Washington
3. Lauren DiPasquale – Central Washington
4. Shaylee Coulter-Fa’amafu – Central Washington
5. Madelyn Jennings – Life
6. Winnie Namosimalua – Central Washington
7. Emily Mack – Life
8. Ahnea Aupiu – Lindenwood
9. Taina Tukuafu – Lindenwood
10. Leila Opeti – Life
11. Adrionna Duncan – Life
12. Jet Metz – Lindenwood
13. Harlie Kallichuk – Life
14. Lilly Thomas – Central Washington
15. Hattie Greenwood – Life