College Women
The title required an overtime surge in the final, but it was well worth it, as Winona won the Lakefront 7s women’s division for the first time in its history.
Nicole Heavirland is the youngest player (by a couple of years) on the USA Women’s National Team currently in Canada for the Super Series, a three-test tournament between the USA, Canada, England, and New Zealand.
As mentioned, the USA’s Super Series roster includes more players seeking their first cap than those with senior test experience. Many veterans are concentrated in the forwards, specifically in the pack: Hope Rogers, Sarah Chobot, Katy Augustyn, Stacey Bridges (who locks and flanks), Laura Miller, and Molly Kinsella.
PRESS RELEASE Marietta, Ga. - After unprecedented success in their first season, Life U Women's Rugby coach Rosalind Chou is not resting on her laurels. Chou has been on the recruiting trail from day one, searching the country for talent and character as she looks to continue to build the program at Life U.
The 2016 Olympics is finally a reality for the USA Women 7s team, and with that event penciled in the calendar, attention can now be shared with the Eagle 15s team. The upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup is in a three-year cycle, to better align with the Olympics and 7s World Cup, and will be contested in 2017 as opposed to 2018.