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The first girls’ high school trophy of the fall season has been awarded, and each weekend brings more playoffs and trophies. The following is a review of where all of the competitions — from school district-sanctioned 7s, to state championship 15s, to friendly/developmental 7s series — stand, as well as some links to resources that […]

On the morning after the USA Women’s National Team (WNT) test match against England (get tickets), the XV Foundation is hosting the Champions Brunch at The Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St., Newark, N.J.). The fundraising event occurs Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, and brings fans, athletes and advocates together in […]

The following tracks scores for girls and women’s rugby games occurring in the U.S. from Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11. Feel free to message Jackie Finlan with any updates. [lead photo: Alex Ho @hoiho_photo] COLLEGE NIRA DIVISION I Harvard 53-26 Navy Dartmouth 55-14 Princeton AIC 77-12 Brown Army 57-14 Queens Non-Conference Lindenwood 52-5 Davenport Bowdoin 15-7 New England […]

The iconic Anderson Rugby Complex on the grounds of the United States Military Academy will once again host the Divisional Championships for NCAA Women’s Rugby, as the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) today announced the 2026 season finale will return to West Point. Competition is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday. Nov. 21-22 with live match coverage […]

The Rugby Pennsylvania Fall 7s series puts a lot of high schoolers onto the pitch early in the school year, and one player has stood out after two rounds of play: Next Phase Rugby Player of the Month CharLee (SHAR-lee) Weaver. The Cocalico High School senior is co-captaining the Berks County Rugby girls’ U19 team […]
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