Women's Rugby
Women's Rugby Places Second at Emperor 7s, Falls to Dartmouth in Championship
In a weekend with messy conditions, Harvard women's rugby placed second in the Emperor 7s, ultimately falling to Dartmouth in the championship in a gritty game.
Women’s Rugby Places Third in Sevens Opening at Home Tournament
The Harvard women’s rugby team opened up its sevens season this weekend by placing third in its home tournament, Crimson 7s, after a grueling Saturday full of games.
Rugby Lineup
Harvard playing in 15s against Dartmouth last semester. The Crimson kicked off its sevens season this weekend.
‘On a Mission’: Newly elected Rugby Captain Nafanua “Nafi” Fitisemanu ’24-26 on Leadership, Spirituality and Championship Mentality
When the Harvard women’s rugby team voted for its captain, a consensus was immediately reached: the team wanted junior Nafanua "Nafi" Fitisemanu. Her journey, guided by her faith and time away from campus, has brought her to this moment.
Snyder the Savior
Junior lock Olivia Snyder carries the ball in the NIRA Championship game against Dartmouth on Nov. 23.
‘Earn It’: Harvard Women’s Rugby Defends National Title Against Dartmouth
Harvard women’s rugby team clinched its second straight national title on Nov. 23, defeating Dartmouth, the top-ranked team in the nation, by a final score of 19-12 in the NIRA National Championship game.
Women’s Rugby Clinches Spot in NIRA Championship Final
The No. 2 Harvard women’s rugby team marked the beginning of postseason play with a bang, toppling No. 3 Army to catapult it into the NIRA Championship final match against Dartmouth next weekend.
Go Go Greer
Freshman back Dana Greer runs with the ball in Harvard's 74-7 win over Navy on Oct. 26. Greer and the Crimson will look to make waves in the NIRA playoffs, starting Saturday.
Women’s Rugby Ends Regular Season Looking Dominant, Eyes Army in NIRA Playoffs
Women's rugby finished off an impressive regular season with a 74-7 win over Navy at the end of October. The team now enters the NIRA playoffs, starting Saturday, as a true contender to take home the national championship.
Emerging from the Scrum
Harvard women's rugby emerges from a scrum with the ball at home against Brown on September 30.
After Ivy League Title, Harvard Women's Rugby Ready to Compete for NIRA Glory
In the 79th minute of the 2023 Ivy League 15s Championship Rugby game, featuring rivals Harvard University and Dartmouth College, everything was on the line as first-year Neasa McLaughlin tied the game with a try. As time ran out, sophomore Skylar Jordan’s kick secured the game for the Crimson, with Harvard beating Dartmouth 19-17 thanks to her conversion.
Reach for the Stars!
Harvard women's rugby tussles with the Brown in its 48-14 Ivy-opener win over the Bears on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Crimson will next face Princeton on Oct. 14 in New Jersey.
