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Crago and Adikpeto Honored as All-NIRA Picks
WEST CHESTER, Pa.- The National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) released its All-NIRA squad on Friday afternoon and West Chester had two players honored as Brooke Crago (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was named First Team, while Christelle Adikpeto (Abomey Calavi/Moon Area) secured Honorable Mention honors.
Czaplicki Selected to USA 7s National Team Ahead of HSBC Sevens Series in Perth, Australia
WEST CHESTER, Pa.- West Chester University women's rugby alum and All-American Autumn Czaplicki '22 continues to make her name on the global stage as the former Golden Ram was selected to the USA Rugby 7s team ahead of the HSBC Sevens Series in Perth, Australia this weekend.
West Chester Athletics Mourns the Passing of Former Women's Rugby Player Miranda (Northcott) Pugliese '17
WEST CHESTER, Pa.- Former West Chester University women's rugby standout Miranda (Northcott) Pugliese passed away on Friday, January 10. Pugliese, a Coatesville native, was a 2017 West Chester University graduate and was 30 years old.
Davenport Downs West Chester Rugby, 70-7
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Second-seeded Davenport opened up a big lead in the first half against third-seeded West Chester en route to 70-7 victory in the semifinals of the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) postseason tournament Saturday morning on the DU Turf Field.
Women's Rugby Set for NIRA Division II Semifinal Clash at Davenport on Saturday Morning
GRAND RAPIDS, Mi.- For the fifth year in a row, the West Chester University women's rugby team (5-3, 2-2) is finishing its preparations for its NIRA Division II Semifinal appearance at second-seeded Davenport (3-2-1) on Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m. West Chester remains in search of its first Division II National Championship game appearance since 2021.