Lindenwood hosts the first of two matches with Life. (Photo: Jackie Finlan / TRB)
On Saturday, Life University plays Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., for the first DIA (previously, DI Elite) match of the 2021 national championship season. The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) league is the only women’s collegiate competition thus far to host an in-person 15s season during the Covid-19 era.
The programs are fielding both J.V. (11 a.m. CST) and varsity (2 p.m. CST) matches. Lindenwood’s Facebook page (@LUWrugby) will live-stream the J.V. match, and For The Fans will live-stream the latter. LindenwoodFor more viewing options, view Lindenwood’s post.
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There is so much diversity and coast-to-coast talent on both rosters, from USA U18s, to capped 7s and 15s Eagles, to Rugby World Cup 2021 Performance Squad members, as well as a Moala family showdown! Lindenwood will return the visit on March 6.
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Below are the J.V. and varsity rosters for the Saturday, Feb. 20 DIA matches. Stay tuned for match reports and coach/player interviews.