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.
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
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) has quietly changed its transgender inclusion policy, barring trans women from participating in women’s qualifying matches and championship events. The March 2025 update comes just weeks after NCR reaffirmed its commitment to Title IX compliance and inclusion. In the new policy, NCR states that: “All waivers, whether existing or prospective, for … Read more
The wait is over—Women’s Elite Rugby (WER), the first professional women’s rugby league in the U.S., has officially released its full schedule, venues, and rosters ahead of the league’s inaugural season, set to kick off in March. With six teams, a 13-week season, and matches played in community-driven stadiums across the country, WER is ready … Read more
Update: This story has been updated. Read the latest: Legal Cases Converge: Three Lawsuits Challenge USA Rugby’s Governance The rugby community is abuzz as Texas-based referee Justin Hale has filed a lawsuit against USA Rugby and its Director of Training & Education, Jamie McGregor. The case, which includes allegations of defamation, retaliation, and racial discrimination, … Read more
Welcome to WRR 180 for Nov 11-17. We reveal the details of a recent USA Rugby lawsuit, the announcement of nominees for the 2024 World Rugby Awards, and Croatia’s narrow 17-10 victory over Bulgaria. Canada shined in the PR 7s All Stars competition, while Melina secured the Brazil Super 7s title in dominant fashion. Wales … Read more
The University of New Haven women’s rugby program is looking for a Graduate Assistant starting in the fall of 2025. The University of New Haven competes in NIRA and is going into it’s 5th year as a program. For more information or to express interest please email Head Coach Emily Record erecord@newhaven.edu The Women’s Rugby … 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