Women's Rugby
Unstoppable Harvard Women’s Rugby Posts Massive 81–7 Win Against Princeton To Seal Perfect Regular Season
Harvard women’s rugby travelled down to Princeton for a Saturday afternoon game to close out the regular season. The team was looking to make it seven out of wins in its final regular-season matchup, ultimately remaining perfect in a dominant 81-7 effort.
Rugby Remains Unbeaten With Senior Day Success against Sacred Heart
As families and alumni filed in from across the country to celebrate the Rugby senior class, Harvard continued its dominant performance in NIRA play, extending its unbeaten streak with the sixth win of the season.
Harvard Women's Rugby Wins Ivy League Title Against Dartmouth After Last-Minute Try
On Saturday, Harvard traveled to New Hampshire for one of the biggest rivalries in college women's rugby: the Crimson vs the Big Green. A rematch of last year's national championship game, Harvard prevailed 36-33 and claimed the 2025 15s Ivy League title.
Women's Rugby Pushes On
The women's rugby team in action against Dartmouth during the 2025 season.
Harvard Rugby Defeats Army in First Away Game to Secure 4-0 Win Streak
In the Crimson’s first road trip this season, the team carried the momentum of an impressive season start to fight off Army in a tense 32-27 battle.
Women’s Rugby Continues Streak With A Confident Win Against Brown
The Crimson dominated Brown in the team’s third game of the season — defeating its first Ivy opponent 47-8.
Harvard Women’s Rugby Places Fifth at CRAA National Championships
Harvard women’s rugby team placed fifth at the sevens College Rugby Association of America National Championship last weekend after being knocked out of the quarterfinal round by Army.
Harvard Women’s Rugby Nab Second in Ivy Championship Tournament
Defending champion Harvard hosted the Ivy 7s Championship tournament this weekend — giving the team an opportunity for redemption after a loss against Dartmouth in the last tournament — but was forced to settle for second place after falling to the Big Green once again.
Rugby Tackle
Harvard women’s rugby fights against Dartmouth in during Ivy 7s over the weekend. The Crimson couldn't find a way to best the Big Green, falling to the team twice.
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.
Rugby Lineup
Harvard playing in 15s against Dartmouth last semester. The Crimson kicked off its sevens season this weekend.
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.
‘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.
Surging Forward
Harvard women's rugby turns the ball upfield 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.
No. 1 Harvard Women’s Rugby Remains Undefeated Through Historic Play from London and Co.
On the back of an outstanding second-half shutout that saw Harvard women’s rugby score seven unanswered tries against Brown in a 48-14 victory, Harvard is now undefeated in NCAA play for the first time since 2021. This win gives the Crimson a seven-game winning streak in 15s, the style of play done in the fall season. Additionally, Harvard now holds a score differential of 280–38 through just five games.
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.