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[ HIGH SCHOOL ] Top Refs Head to HS Nationals
The 2026 USA Youth & High School Girls’ 15s National Championship will feature a specially selected group of women referees who are either in the USA Rugby Referee Pathway Group or aligning for future consideration. The effort is overseen by Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) Referee Director Amanda Cox, who will be coaching the 12 referees […]
[ USA ] Chicago Tempest: We’re Not Speed Bumps
The Chicago Tempest won the closest game during Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) week two competition and evolved after a hearty second-half comeback. The 36-32 victory against the Boston Banshees came was Chicago’s first of the 2026 season, but more importantly, it was the franchise’s first-ever win in the professional 15s league. [lead photo: Mel Paz […]
[ USA ] WER Week 2 Has 4 Teams at 1-1
Four teams are 1-1 after Week 2 of the Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) season. The Bay Area, Denver and Chicago all banked wins, and the Tempest’s four-point victory against Boston marks the team’s first victory in the pro league. Stay tuned for an interview with Chicago head coach Kristin Zdanczewicz. [lead photo: David Hughes @davidhughesphoto] […]
[ HIGH SCHOOL ] HS & MS 15s Nationals: Key Info
The 2026 USA Youth & High School (USAYHS) Girls’ 15 National Championships occurs Friday-Saturday, May 15-16 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and kicks off with a welcome celebration on Thursday, May 14. Twenty-one single-school and high school club teams, as well as seven middle school sides, will feature on four Regional Athletic Complex pitches and […]
[ HIGH SCHOOL ] HS 15s Nationals Finalizes Lineup
On Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, more than 700 rugby players will fill the Regional Athletic Complex pitches in Salt Lake City, site of the 2026 Girls’ High School National 15s Tournament. The annual event also features a middle school division, and thus four 15s champions will be named after two days of competition: single school, high […]
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