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Pennsylvania is an interesting space for girls’ high school rugby. During the spring, there are many playing options, from the in-state 15s and 7s circuits; to regional add-ons with the Elite Girls Rugby League (EGRL); to competitive crossovers with top-notch Ohio, Maryland and Western New York teams. So one might not notice that Cumberland Valley […]

The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) celebrated the end of its women’s 15s season with a full day of finals on April 19. Stanford’s Steuber Rugby Stadium hosted the DIA, DI and DII championships, all of which live-streamed on CRAA’s YouTube channel. [lead photo: Freda Tafuna / Jackie Finlan] Related: Championship preview The day […]

There was just one Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) game last weekend, and it made good use of the spotlight. The New York Exiles (2-3) traveled to the Boston Banshees (3-1), and a tasty, lead-changing rematch ensued. New York won 24-20 and is the first team to play five games, or half of its regular-season matches. […]

The following is a continuously updated list of scores for girls and women’s rugby games occurring in the U.S. from Saturday-Sunday, April 19-20, 2025. The spotlight shines on the CRAA championships in Palo Alto, site of the organization’s final women’s 15s title matches this season. Tropical 7s is happening in Tampa, Fla., this holiday weekend, […]

ELLENSBURG, WASH — Central Washington University Athletics announced today that it has discontinued sponsorship of men’s and women’s rugby as varsity sports, effective at the end of the current academic year. Director of Athletics Dr. Dennis Francois said the university administration arrived at the decision after months of careful consideration, citing numerous factors, including the […]
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