Women’s All-Stars Swarm Atlanta

The Women’s All-Star Championship is set to ignite Silverbacks Park in Atlanta this Saturday, bringing together 394 of the nation's premier college rugby players and coaches for a thrilling one-day showcase. Originally planned as a two-day event, the entire schedule has been condensed due to inclement weather, promising an action-packed Saturday for fans. This landmark championship will feature both XVs and 7s competitions for the first time, with four formidable XVs sides,the Hawks, Bison, Stars, and Stripes,battling for an inaugural title in a round-robin format, while 17 conferences vie in the 7s knockout stages across six pools. The XVs rosters are loaded with talent, including Stars standout Alexis Dallas from 2024 national champions Wheeling, DII Player of the Year finalist Kate Boggs (Coast Guard), DI finalist Natalie Lamar (St. Bonaventure), DIII POY finalist Julia Nilsen (East Stroudsburg) for the Bison, and DI POY finalist Lauren Anderson (Southern Nazarene) leading the Stripes. In the competitive 7s, defending champions Lonestar, featuring DI POY candidate Telesi Uhatafe, will be challenged in what's dubbed the "pool of death," Pool D, showcasing POY finalists Isabel Henderson (Notre Dame) and Piper Lee (Colorado School of Mines). This event is crucial for US rugby, offering a vital glimpse into the next generation of women's stars and significantly elevating the collegiate game's profile.