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How BYU women's rugby's Kalissa Brooks balances kindness and intensity
When Kalissa Brooks talks about how rugby entered her life, she doesn’t describe it as an instant moment but rather a gradual decision that was influenced by her older sister and a coach who believed in her before she believed in herself.
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What wearing a BYU jersey, representing the school, means for women rugby players
For BYU’s women’s rugby team, the jersey is more than a uniform — it’s a symbol of legacy, faith, and unity.
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The legacy left by senior BYU women's rugby player Lavinia Iketau
As her final season approaches, BYU senior Lavinia (Nia) Iketau reflected on the unexpected journey that brought her to rugby, the growth she has experienced on and off the field, and the legacy she hopes to leave for the players who will come after her.
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How BYU women’s rugby leadership carried team through a season of growth
While BYU rugby is always adding new athletes, this season came with its own challenges: blending rookies with returners, building chemistry quickly and learning to trust one another.
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How Brooke Bergeson found her footing in her first season of BYU rugby
When Brooke Bergeson arrived at BYU, she didn’t expect rugby to be the thing that shaped her year.
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How BYU’s women’s rugby players balance school, work, faith and the sport they love
On most mornings, long before campus begins to stir, someone on the BYU women’s rugby team is already awake, packing lunch, lacing cleats or rushing from one responsibility to another.
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BYU women's rugby wins 2022 national championship
BYU women's rugby earned its second consecutive national championship crown with an 80-7 pounding of Virginia Tech in the title match in Houston this past Saturday.
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Utah attorney general meets with BYU women's rugby
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes recently met with the BYU women’s rugby team to commemorate the team's first USA Rugby D1 College National Championship.
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Assistant coach goes from rugby star to first time mom
Rebekah Hebdon and her son, Bo, visit the rugby team at practice. Hebdon spends her time working as an assistant coach for the BYU women's rugby team when she isn't with Bo at home. (Claire Gentry)
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Women's rugby team aims for championship title
Returning and experienced players practice close range tackling and passing at practice. Women's rugby is a full contact sport, just like the men's team. (Claire Gentry)
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BYU women's rugby team remains proud despite national final loss
The BYU women's rugby team played in the program's first National Championship on May 7. (Natalie Stoker)
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BYU women's rugby falls to Penn State in national championship
BYU in a scrum against Central Washington. The Cougars fell 15-5 in the national title game on Saturday. (Universe Archives)
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BYU women's rugby preparing for national championship
From left: Assistant coach Kayla Richardson and head coach Tom Waqa at a team practice. The Cougars will take on Penn State at the national championship on May 7. (Natalie Saunders)
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BYU women's rugby prevails over Lethbridge
BYU goes in for a scrum in a previous game. (Universe Archive)
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BYU women's rugby defeats Salt Lake City Vipers
Jessie Beck evades a tackle from the SLC Vipers. BYU won 50-5. (Natalie Stoker)
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Past and present women's rugby players gather for alumni game
Senior Jordan Gray catches a pass in practice. (Natalie Stoker)
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BYU women's rugby: no experience necessary
BYU women's rugby team listens to instruction during practice in the IPF. The Cougars recently formed their new team after open tryouts in January. (Natalie Bothwell)
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BYU women's lacrosse and women's rugby teams officially extramural sports
The 2015-2016 BYU women's lacrosse team is excited to now be an extramural sport, along with BYU women's rugby. BYU also recently announced head coaches for both teams. (Christine Duffy)
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