Roger Williams Univ Wins 2014 NSCRO Women’s Rugby Championship

Roger Williams University | 2014 NSCRO Women's Rugby National ChampionshipRoger Williams University has been to the NSCRO Women’s Rugby National Championships three times, but this year was different as they took home the 2014 NSCRO Women’s Rugby National Championship title!  They faced off against the experienced Sacred Heart University in a tough semi-final matchup. RWU eventually overcame SHU in a back and forth battle to claim the National Championship title 45-10.

Congratulations to both teams on a great weekend of rugby!  And, congratulations goes out to Tournament MVP, 8-man Sadia Crosby of Roger Williams University!

In the 3rd place match, Mount St. Mary’s started quickly taking a 5-0 lead against Minnesota State University Moorhead. But that was it as the Moorhead ladies took control and finished with a 31 to 5 win.  Read the full recap of this game here.

See the lead up to the 2014 NSCRO Championship with all scores and results.

DVDs for the 2014 NSCRO Women’s National Championships are now available for purchase! Go to our website at http://www.nscro.org/ and click on the “Order Now” button to place your order. Order by Dec. 12 and have it in time for Christmas!

All NSCRO Championship XV Team

Martha Daines, USA Rugby’s Women’s College All-American Team Head Coach recognized 15 players for their skills and achievements during the National Championships.  Each player received a trophy as well as a custom NSCRO t-shirt (courtesy of World Rugby Shop).

Position Name School
1 – Prop Domenique Watkins Sacred Heart University
2 – Hooker Haley Foster Minnesota State University Moorhead
3 – Prop Claudia Gistino Roger Williams University
4 – 2nd Row Rachel Horner Mount St. Mary’s University
5 – 2nd Row Kelly Simpson Sacred Heart University
6 – Back Row Ally Dykes Roger Williams University
7 – Back Row Sawyer Salter Minnesota State University Moorhead
8 – Back Row Sadia Crosby* Roger Williams University
9 – Scrumhalf Nikki Campbell Sacred Heart University
10 – Flyhalf Ashley LaSalandra Sacred Heart University
11 – Wing Morgan Quagliaroli Roger Williams University
12 – Center Evynne Gartner Roger Williams University
13 – Center Colleen Semenick Sacred Heart University
14 – Wing Sydney Zenzen Minnesota State University Moorhead
15 – Fullback Courtney Hill Mount St. Mary’s University

*MVP – Best overall player during the event was awarded to Sadia Crosby of Roger Williams University.

2014 Women's Heart & Soul Recipients
NSCRO “Heart & Soul” Award – A match ball was given to a player(s) on each team (as selected by the team’s coaching staff), who was been an inspiration and significant contributor to the club both on and off the field. NSCRO hopes her teammates will sign in appreciation of what she has meant to the team. The recipients were:

Roger Williams University = Abby Scro
Sacred Heart University = Domenique Watkins and Nikki Campbell
Minnesota State University Moorhead = Jaden Witt
Mount St. Mary’s University = Kerri Sheilds


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