Stay informed on the exciting world of USA College Women’s Rugby with our dedicated news coverage. From varsity programs to club teams, we bring you the latest updates on college competitions, standout players, and team performances. Whether you’re following the top conferences or emerging programs, our coverage offers in-depth analysis, match reports, and insights into the future stars of women’s rugby. Discover the stories shaping the college rugby scene across the nation.
The world of amateur sports governance has reached a clear fork in the road, and the path ahead for USA Rugby is being illuminated by an unlikely source: the recent antitrust settlement in competitive swimming. With the federal court dismissing lawsuits from National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) and referee Christopher Micheletti, the battle shifts from the … Read more
UPDATE: We’ve published a new analysis looking at the successful World Aquatics antitrust settlement as a potential roadmap for NCR and Justin Hale, following the court’s recent dismissals. In a significant development in the ongoing legal disputes within US rugby, a federal court has dismissed National Collegiate Rugby’s (NCR) lawsuit against USA Rugby. The decision, … Read more
In a landmark move, World Rugby has announced a significant investment of between $250 and $270 million over the next five years to bolster the growth of rugby in the United States. This strategic funding is a direct result of the U.S. being named the host of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the … Read more
Important Update: The Latest on the Lawsuits Please note: The legal status of the lawsuits against USA Rugby has changed since this article was published. A federal court has dismissed all three lawsuits from the referees and National Collegiate Rugby, based on the jurisdiction of the Ted Stevens Act. However, Justin Hale’s case was not … Read more
Another summer of sevens has come and gone, and with it, another National Championship has been recorded in the books. This past weekend, 32 rugby teams battled it out in Madison, Wisconsin, after a season of triumph and heartbreak in their respective regions. A weekend disrupted by lightning delays and rain, these teams fought to … Read more
After months of scrutiny and a rollercoaster of policy changes, Camille Wilt is still standing and still fighting for her place in the sport she loves. A lifelong rugby player, Camille has seen both the best and worst of what the rugby community can offer. Through it all, her commitment to the game, her teammates, … Read more
This week, Women’s Rugby Rundown released its 200th episode. At the same time, Your Scrumhalf Connection (YSCRugby) is celebrating 19 years of covering, promoting, and supporting women’s rugby around the world. These two milestones may be measured in numbers, but they represent something far deeper — a commitment to showing up, telling the stories that … Read more
Lindenwood’s Freda Tafuna just made history. The powerful loose forward has won the MA Sorensen Award for the second season in a row, becoming the first-ever repeat winner in the award’s 10-year history. The Sorensen Award, presented by the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle, honors the top women’s collegiate rugby player in the U.S. It’s … Read more
On Friday night at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, prop Hope Rogers will make her 52nd appearance for the USA Women’s Eagles, officially becoming the most-capped Women’s Eagle in history. The record-breaking moment comes as Rogers surpasses Jamie Burke’s long-standing record, which stood for over a decade. It’s fitting that such a monumental milestone comes … Read more
After swift and sustained pressure from players, coaches, and advocates across the rugby community, National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has reversed its March 25 transgender eligibility policy. The decision follows an investigation and report by Your Scrumhalf Connection that highlighted how the policy “temporarily” suspended all waivers for trans women, effectively barring them from participating in … Read more
