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eagles.rugby — There was a noticeable new energy on the pitch as the USA Women’s Eagles made a statement in Dubai in their opening stop of the HSBC SVNS Series, finishing in 5th place. [lead photo: Alex Ho / World Rugby] The fresh look squad made their statement defeating the Black Ferns in the second […]

Southern Nazarene University is heading back to the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Division I 15s National Championship (Dec. 6, 6 p.m. CT) and it’s been a challenging fall to get back to Houston, Texas. Cancelations and forfeits broke up the Crimson Storm’s schedule, and two important team tenets were reinforced. In terms of competition, the […]

The USA Rugby Women’s 7s team kicks off the 2025-26 HSBC SVNS series in Dubai, and there is also international action in the U.K., where many capped Eagles play their regular-season rugby. Some domestic action, mostly in the form of tournaments. [lead photo: Zach Franzen / World Rugby] INTERNATIONAL USA @ HSBC SVNS Dubai, UAE […]

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy celebrated 25 years of women’s rugby this fall, and the repeat berth to the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) 15s finale marks the growth that this program has enjoyed since 2000. The Bears regularly attend the Division II championship weekend, which occurs Dec. 6-7 inside Houston’s Sabercats Stadium, and the […]

Univ. Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC) has become a fixture at the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Women’s Division II 15s Championship weekend. But the Blugolds did not play with that weight of expectation this fall. In fact, the Great Waters powerhouse shook up its approach this year, just to see what might be unlocked, and the […]
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