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Donning their Durban Sharks kits for the first time following their capping ceremony, the U16 Sharks players hone their skills during a training session. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK '26/THE HAWK

‘There is a future for girls’ rugby’

Maximus Fisher ’25, Sports Writer July 3, 2024

Durban, South Africa – Forty-six athletes took a step towards a better future for women’s rugby June 23 at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, home to the Durban Sharks, a professional rugby union...

Seniors from left to right Alyssa Lamont, Sarah Lathrop and Megan Lynott (Photo courtesy of Rose Barrett ’20).

Together they build

Michael Droogan September 18, 2018

A young St. Joe's women's rugby team looks to build momentum The St. Joe’s women’s rugby program puts a great deal of value on their team mentality. “We move as one. The scrum moves all together,...

The club with an edge

The club with an edge

Alex Hargrave February 20, 2018

Women's rugby looks to spring season Rugby is a game of physicality and agility, so we often think of the men’s team. The women of the St. Joe’s women’s rugby team prove that they are just as capable...

Adrenaline chasers

Adrenaline chasers

sjuhawknews November 28, 2016

The women behind St. Joe’s club rugby Knock them down, but they will surely get back up—this time with more intensity and perseverance than ever before. Already, six St. Joe’s women players will...

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