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Jen Crawford, who led Team USA to the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup championship in 1991, just earned a spot in the World Rugby Hall of Fame. She'll be inducted this fall in New Jersey, becoming the 179th player honored since 2006.
Nearly 70,000 fans filled a Baltimore stadium this weekend for a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand, setting a new U.S. attendance record. The milestone signals America's growing appetite for rugby ahead of hosting the 2031 Men's World Cup.
Two major rugby organizations just joined forces to give college players better support, training, and pathways to the Olympics and World Cup. The partnership brings full-time staff, funding, and national team connections without raising student dues.
Former U.S. rugby coach Gary Gold believes basketball players could become rugby's next wave of talent. With over 19,000 NCAA basketball players and few NBA spots available, rugby is finding success converting athletes who already have the skills to excel.
The USA Men's Eagles defeated Spain 29-22 in North Carolina, finishing their first Nations Cup wave undefeated and positioning themselves at the top of their pool. The victory sets a strong foundation as Team USA prepares for the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
New Zealand's women's rugby team dominated the USA 48-15 in their Pacific Four Series opener, even after losing a player to a red card. Mererangi Paul scored her second straight hat-trick against Team USA, maintaining her perfect try-scoring record.
A molecular biology student who thought rugby was just another word for soccer is now competing at the highest level of women's rugby. Erica Jarrell-Searcy's journey from midnight horse riding to PWR playoffs shows what happens when curiosity meets grit.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
