🏉 Rugby Fan Central | Women’s Rugby Pathway

Youth Rugby Programs

• High School Varsity Rugby
• Club Rugby Programs
• Regional Training Centers
• NAI 7s

USA Rugby ID

• Talent ID Clinics
• Scouting Combines
• Film Submission

NIRA Pathway

• Division I–III
• Scholarship Pathway
• Brown University
• Dartmouth College
• Harvard University
• Princeton University
• Quinnipiac University
• Sacred Heart University
• Army West Point
• Navy

CRAA Women’s D1

• Life University
• Lindenwood University
• Penn State University
• BYU
• McKendree University
• US Air Force Academy
• Wheeling University

• UC Berkeley
• Stanford
• UCLA
• UC Davis
• UC Santa Barbara
• Oregon State
• Washington State
• Central Washington

• Grand Canyon
• Arizona State
• University of Arizona
• San Diego State

Season Structure (15s & 7s Pathway)

Most Division I women’s rugby programs in the U.S. compete in both 15s and 7s, typically splitting the year with a 15s season (fall) and a 7s season (spring). While 15s is generally considered the primary collegiate format, 7s has become essential for development and spring competition.

Across collegiate rugby systems for 2025–2026, formats vary by governing body:

• NCR (National Collegiate Rugby): Runs a fall 15s season followed by a 7s championship in the spring (April).
• NIRA (Varsity programs): Focus on fall 15s, with many teams competing in spring 7s tournaments via CRAA or NCR.
• CRAA (College Rugby Association of America): Supports both 15s and 7s championship structures, especially in spring competition formats.

While some varsity programs limit 7s participation due to scheduling and regulations, most Division I teams participate in both formats across the academic year.

USA U20 Team

• International Competition

Olympic 7s Pathway

• National 7s ID

Women’s Elite Rugby (WER)

Professional league launched in 2025.

USA Eagles

• Senior National Team
• Top Tier Selection