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.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University women’s rugby senior Tiahna Padilla has won the prestigious MA Sorensen Award, given each year to the top collegiate woman rugby player in the USA, becoming the first student-athlete in program history to win the award. The MA Sorensen Award honors MaryAnn (MA) Sorensen, a trailblazing player, coach, and physician who captained the United … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 244 for April 27 to May 3. It was another big weekend with updates from both the international and domestic landscapes. On the international stage, Japan started their Asia Rugby Championship title defense with … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. Welcome to WRR 243 for April 20-26. We open this week with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back Pacific Four titles and Fiji continuing their absolute reign with a third consecutive … Read more
Update: Since this article was first published, WER has provided internal justifications for its eligibility decisions, citing the “Sanctioning Mandate” from USA Rugby as the primary driver. However, further investigative work has revealed a significant transparency gap between USA Rugby’s administrative “rebuttable presumption” model used in the amateur game and the preemptive blanket ban being … Read more
The official narrative for 2026 is that women’s sports are being saved. From the halls of the White House to the headquarters of national governing bodies, the rhetoric pulses with a sudden concern for the safety, fairness, and dignity of female athletes. But on the ground at places like UC Berkeley and Quinnipiac, that protection … Read more
Catch up on past WRR episodes and subscribe anywhere you listen to your podcasts or on social media. Welcome to WRR 242 for April 13-19. This week delivered a heavy-hitting set of results as the Black Ferns and USA Eagles pulled off vital wins in Kansas, while record-shattering crowds in Scotland and Ireland proved the … Read more
We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their … Read more
The “Pioneers of the Pitch” series has officially relaunched. We have always been dedicated to celebrating the trailblazing athletes who shaped rugby in the USA with unmatched passion, and after a short break, we are back to dive into the stories that define our community. From the foundational legends who started it all to the … Read more
We’re excited to continue our series, “Pioneers of the Pitch,” where we celebrate the groundbreaking athletes, administrators, coaches, referees, and fans making their mark on rugby in the USA. Each installment takes you on a journey through the inspiring stories of rising stars and seasoned legends, both on and off the field. Whether honoring their … Read more
The march is officially moving. Just weeks after launching our 20th Anniversary 10K March, the community has stepped up to clear our first major hurdle. We have officially crossed 7,000 followers on Instagram, and that means the first Booshie gear drop is officially “Unlocked”. Celebrating 20 Years, One Milestone at a Time Reaching 7,000 isn’t … Read more
