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Quinnipiac Earns Win Over Army West Point Women’s Rugby to Open New Facility

By djcoilrugby on September 2, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

September 2, 2017 Quinnipiac Earns Win Over Army West Point Women’s Rugby to Open New Facility Photo: Logos Quinnipiac Bobcats & Army West Point Women’s Rugby Doug Coil Two time defending national champion Quinnipiac women’s rugby team opened their 2017 season with a 42-22 victory over Army West Point at their new field on the Mount Carmel campus in Hamden, Connecticut. Both Mikah Maples and Ilona Maher had hat trick on the day. Quinnipiac took an early 5-0 lead in as Mikah Maples scored a try from the wide channel. Army answered back six minutes later with a try by…

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NIRA Preseason Rankings

By djcoilrugby on August 31, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

August 31, 2017 NIRA Preseason Rankings NAtional Intercollegiate Rugby Association Release MARSHFIELD, Mass. – The National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) announced the 2017 preseason coaches poll as voted on by the league’s head coaches. The Bobcats from Quinnipiac University were selected as the preseason favorites to defend their 2016 NIRA crown. The Bobcats were unanimous favorites in the number-one position and return seven All-American selections to the squad, including 2017 MA Sorensen Award Winner, Ilona Maher. The squad begins their quest to defend their back-to-back titles as they open their 2017 campaign on Saturday against Army. Last year’s National runner-ups…

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Mel Denham Named Harvard Women’s Rugby Head Coach

By djcoilrugby on August 16, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

August 16, 2017 Mel Denham Named Harvard Women’s Rugby Head Coach Harvard Athletics Release CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – “Harvard Athletics has announced the hiring of Mel Denham as the head coach of women’s rugby. Denham joins the Crimson after a three-year tenure as the head coach at Central Washington. “We are thrilled to announce Mel Denham as the head coach of women’s rugby,” said Bob Scalise, the John D. Nichols ’53 Family Director of Athletics. “Mel has been very successful as a head coach, and she was instrumental in helping the women’s program’s elevation to varsity status as an assistant coach.…

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Ken Pape Named Colby-Sawyer Women’s Rugby Head Coach

By djcoilrugby on August 14, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

August 14, 2017 Ken Pape Named Colby-Sawyer Women’s Rugby Head Coach Colby-Sawyer Athletics Release NEW LONDON, N.H. – July 7, 2017 – Colby-Sawyer Co-Athletic Director Bill Foti has announced the hiring of Ken Pape as the head coach of the women’s rugby program. Pape will take over a very successful women’s rugby club program as it transitions to varsity status for the 2018 fall season. The team, which boasts a 75-48 program record, is currently affiliated with the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) and has won five conference titles. Colby-Sawyer also has five divisional second place finishes and five…

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NSCRO/Penn Mutual Women’s 7’s Select Side

By djcoilrugby on May 17, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

May 17, 2017 NSCRO/Penn Mutual Women’s 7’s Select Side Photo: Todd Bauders, Contrast Photography (Mary Kate McNulty, captain – center) National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Release: Medford, NJ 17 May 2017 The National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) is proud to announce the NSCRO/Penn Mutual Women’s 7’s Select Side team that will compete in the Collegiate Rugby Championships to be held at Talen Energy Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on 02 – 04 June 2017. This is the third outing for the program. The team competed in the 2016 CRC where they were seeded 16th and finished in 5th place followed by…

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Teagan Hill-Norby & Ornella Bisamaza 2016 NSCRO Women’s Best Tackles of the Year

By djcoilrugby on May 9, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

May 9, 2017 Teagan Hill-Norby & Ornella Bisamaza 2016 NSCRO Women’s Best Tackles of the Year Photo: NSCRO – Winner of the NSCRO Best Tackle of the Year, Teagan Hill-Norby of Northwestern College (L) and runner-up Ornella Bisamaza of Ohio Wesleyan University National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Release: May 9, 2017 Medford, NJ 09 May 2017 – Congratulations to Teagan Hill-Norby of Northwestern College, Iowa, the winner of the 2016 National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Women’s Best Tackle of the Year and runner-up, Ornella Bisamaza of Ohio Wesleyan University. In shortlisting the final tackles, emphasis was placed on technique, situation,…

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Colgate University Wins 2017 NSCRO Women’s 7s National Championships

By djcoilrugby on May 1, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

May 1, 2017 Colgate University Wins 2017 NSCRO Women’s 7s National Championships Photo: NSCRO (Colgate Women’s Rugby) National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Release Medford, NJ 01 May 2017 – After a full day of intense rugby play on Saturday followed by a game delay due to lightning and another round of matches on Sunday, Colgate University defeated the three-time returning champions, Wayne State College, to take home the trophy as the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Women’s 7s National Champions with a score 15-12. Lee University defeated Colorado College 31-10 to finish in third place. The Women’s 7s…

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Mount St. Mary’s Women’s Rugby Becomes Varsity Program, Farrah Douglas Head Coach

By djcoilrugby on March 30, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 30, 2017 Mount St. Mary’s Women’s Rugby Becomes Varsity Program, Farrah Douglas Head Coach Photo: Mount Athletics Mount Athletics Release; March 30, 2017 Mount St. Mary’s University Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson announced the Mount will elevate the women’s rugby program to full varsity status beginning with competition this coming fall. The decision makes the Mount one of only seven NCAA Division I programs in the nation and means the university will compete against some of the nation’s most respected academic institutions. Robinson has also announced the hiring of Farrah Douglas as head coach for the inaugural varsity team.…

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Washington State Women’s Rugby England Tour

By djcoilrugby on March 23, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 21, 2017 Washington State Women’s Rugby England Tour Photo: Blackheath Women’s Rugby Club of Washington State Cougars Doug Coil Washington State University Women’s Rugby Club spent Spring Break in London, England. They left on March 9 from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and returned on March 17. On Saturday, March 11 they had the opportunity to watch the Women’s England vs. Scotland game along with some photo opportunities with some of the players. On Sunday, March 12th Washington State faced Blackheath at Rectory Field and the host club came away with a 47-21 victory. Photo: Blackheath Women’s Rugby Club On…

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Lindenwood Women’s Rugby Edged by Highfield in Limerick

By djcoilrugby on March 20, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 20, 2017 Lindenwood Women’s Rugby Edged by Highfield in Limerick Photo: Highfield RFC v Lindenwood Women’s Rugby Doug Coil Lindenwood Lions completed their Ireland tour vs Highfield RFC on Sunday, March 19. The Lions saw all 28 touring members in during the 80 minute match and finished very strong to end the match with a 19-5 fourth quarter, but it was not enough to get past the physical Highfield, as they won 32-29. Recap Highfield jumped out to a 10-0 lead after the 20th minute and at the break the score was 17-10 to Highfield. Highfield increased their…

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Vassar Women’s Rugby Lose to Instituto Nacional de Educacion Fisica

By djcoilrugby on March 16, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 16, 2017 Vassar Women’s Rugby Lose to Instituto Nacional de Educacion Fisica Photo: Vassar Athletics Doug Coil The Vassar Women’s team brought 32 athletes on the tour of Spain and won 29-12 against Unió Esportiva Santboiana (UES) in their first match on March 14th. and then end their tour on Tuesday, March 21 against the Manresa Women at 8:30 pm. On March 15th they had the formidable task of facing the Instituto Nacional de Educacion Fisica (INEF), which is the physical education department of the University of Barcelona, and an open club. Their team included four international players, with Maria…

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Princeton University Women’s Rugby to Train With Life University

By djcoilrugby on March 15, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 15, 2017 Princeton University Women’s Rugby to Train With Life University Life University Release: March 15, 2017 Princeton to Train with Running Eagles as Part of Spring Break Tour MARIETTA, Ga. – Princeton University women’s rugby will spend the week of March 20-24 training with Life University as a part of their yearly spring break tour. Last year, the Tigers travel and trained in Hong Kong. “We chose Life for several reasons,” said Princeton head coach Chris Ryan. “One, it gives us a great environment to concentrate on rugby and to experience the wonderful city of Atlanta. Two, it…

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Lindenwood Women’s Rugby Beats Old Belvedere to begin Ireland Tour

By djcoilrugby on March 15, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 15, 2017 Lindenwood Women’s Rugby Beats Old Belvedere to begin Ireland Tour Photo: Lindenwoood University Women’s Rugby Doug Coil Lindenwood University Women’s Rugby Club left for their Spring rugby tour of Ireland on March 12th from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and after a stop at Newark Liberty International Airport they arrived in Dublin, Ireland on March 13. The tour was organized by Irish Rugby Tours and featured two rugby matches against Old Belvedere Women’s RFC in Dublin on March 14th and against the Highfield Women’s RFC in Limerick on March 19th at 1pm local time. The Highfield RFC…

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Vassar College Women’s Rugby Beats Unió Esportiva Santboiana to Open Spain Tour

By djcoilrugby on March 14, 2017 College Rugby, Women's College

March 14, 2017 Vassar College Women’s Rugby Beats Unió Esportiva Santboiana to Open Spain Tour Photo: Vassar College Rugby Doug Coil The Vassar Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams left on March 11th for Barcelona, Spain and the opportunity to play against area rugby Clubs. The Vassar Women’s team brought 32 athletes on the tour of Spain and began their first match today (March 14) with a 29-12 win against Unió Esportiva Santboiana (UES). On Thursday, March 16 they will play the Carboners Women at 7:30 pm local time and then end their tour on Tuesday, March 21 against the Manresa…

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