Women's Rugby
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.
