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The Atlantis network wraps around the world, and it most recently nurtured a unique touring opportunity to Barranquilla, Colombia. There, the U.S.-based select side knit together a squad of domestic and Ecuadorian players, and together they placed 5th at the Crea Pro 7s. But with all Atlantis assemblies, the goals for tour extend beyond wins […]

[NCR / July 6, 2026] – National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) today announced record-breaking growth across its women’s divisions, solidifying its position as the largest and deepest women’s collegiate rugby competition in the world. As the 2026-27 season nears, NCR now serves over 80% of all collegiate women’s rugby programs nationwide. [lead photo: New Haven at […]

The Águilas Aztecas Rugby Club is technically headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., but the program is rooted in two closely linked countries. The teams aim to connect, promote and elevate the Mexican-American rugby community, and is doing so through culturally rich tours and playing opportunities. The overall hope? That the Águilas Aztecas become pathway programs for […]

Highland entered the 2025-26 season expecting a year of adapting to change (read more). The Rugby Ohio board of directors and the Buzzards’ coaching staff swapped out, but there was a solid group of players who had been with the program and playing together since 6th grade. Chief among them was junior Amy Rolinc, one […]

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association (MIA) has only known one champion since girls’ high school rugby became a varsity sport in 2017: Belmont High School. But that is not to say that every season is pure domination over the competition. Even the Marauders, which ran with approximately 65 players this year, have to adjust to […]
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