New Playoffs, No Problem: PSU Still Best
During the 2013-14 season, the women’s college landscape lacked unity. ACRA had formed and more than half of the country’s programs aligned with its fall league and championships. Some fall conference winners accepted automatic bids to USA Rugby’s spring playoffs, but many didn’t, which meant diluted competition for the spring national championship.
Penn State Dominant in ACRA WinPALM COAST, Fla. – Penn State’s storied program is one step closer to its ninth National Championship after defeating Norwich, 42-5, Sunday, Dec.
Penn State, Norwich to Meet in Women DI Final
Quinnipiac showed plenty of grit against the Penn State Nittany Lions, but two first-half yellow cards against the Bobcats and two tries by PSU wing Tess Feury led to a 13-5 halftime lead for the eight-time National Champions and ultimately a 35-12 victory.
Big 10 Sends 2 to DI Semis
The Big Ten decided to join the USA Rugby Women’s DI Fall Championship, hosted by ACRA, rather than the spring playoffs, this year, and the conference has made its presence known. Two teams – Penn State and Indiana – have advanced to the semifinals on Dec. 6-7 in Palm Coast, Fla., although the pair’s paths to the Final Four contrast greatly with each other.
PSU Names Amoratis DOR
Pennsylvania State University has announced that Chris Amoratis has been named the new Director of Rugby, effective immediately.
