Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer
switch Main Menu close

Top Links

About

switch Search close

Popular Links

Close the flyout column

Women's Rugby

NATIONAL CHAMPS! Women’s Rugby Tops Lee In Final Moments To Capture NCR Small College National Title

NATIONAL CHAMPS! Women’s Rugby Tops Lee In Final Moments To Capture NCR Small College National Title
Posted: Apr 29, 2023

BODYS, Md. – The No. 1 nationally ranked Endicott women's rugby team defeated Lee University, 15-10, in the final moments of the matchup on Saturday afternoon to capture the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Small College 7s National Championship at the Maryland SoccerPlex.

Endicott's (24-2-1) road to winning the NCR Small College National Championship included victories over Colby (5-0), South Dakota (22-0), and York (24-7, semifinals).

Today's win marks the sixth club varsity national title in Endicott Athletics history and the second for the women's rugby program (2022 15s).

Grace Kenkel (Brunswick, Maine) was named the NCR Small College National Championship Most Valuable Player (MVO) for her defensive efforts and leadership throughout the tournament. 

For the latest on Endicott Athletics, follow the Gulls on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

(Photo Credit - Craig Chase)

Seven Gulls Named NCR Scholastic All-Americans
July 5, 2023 Seven Gulls Named NCR Scholastic All-Americans
Quinn, VanAmburgh Compete At U23 Women’s USA All-Star Rugby Tournament
June 28, 2023 Quinn, VanAmburgh Compete At U23 Women’s USA All-Star Rugby Tournament
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Women’s Rugby Tops Lee In Final Moments To Capture NCR Small College National Title
April 29, 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPS! Women’s Rugby Tops Lee In Final Moments To Capture NCR Small College National Title
No. 1 Women’s Rugby Captures CCRC 7s Championship
April 15, 2023 No. 1 Women’s Rugby Captures CCRC 7s Championship
No. 1 Women’s Rugby Wins Colby 7s Tournament
April 2, 2023 No. 1 Women’s Rugby Wins Colby 7s Tournament
No. 1 Women’s Rugby Takes Fourth Place At UMass 7s Tournament
March 25, 2023 No. 1 Women’s Rugby Takes Fourth Place At UMass 7s Tournament
Six Gulls Earn NCR All-America Honors
February 8, 2023 Six Gulls Earn NCR All-America Honors
CCRC Earns Runner-Up Finish In NCR Women’s Small College All-Star Championship
January 23, 2023 CCRC Earns Runner-Up Finish In NCR Women’s Small College All-Star Championship
Five Gulls Selected To CCRC Women’s 7’s All-Star Team
January 12, 2023 Five Gulls Selected To CCRC Women’s 7’s All-Star Team
Women’s Rugby Tops Final NCR Small College Top 20 Coaches Poll
December 16, 2022 Women’s Rugby Tops Final NCR Small College Top 20 Coaches Poll
NATIONAL CHAMPS! Endicott Downs Lee To Capture NCR Small College National Title, 24-12
December 4, 2022 NATIONAL CHAMPS! Endicott Downs Lee To Capture NCR Small College National Title, 24-12
No. 3 Women’s Rugby Punches Ticket To NCR National Championship
December 3, 2022 No. 3 Women’s Rugby Punches Ticket To NCR National Championship
REGIONAL CHAMPS! No. 3 Women’s Rugby Bests No. 1 Cortland For NCR East Regionals Title, 31-27
November 13, 2022 REGIONAL CHAMPS! No. 3 Women’s Rugby Bests No. 1 Cortland For NCR East Regionals Title, 31-27
NCR REGIONALS: No. 3 Women’s Rugby Downs No. 13 Colby, 27-14
November 12, 2022 NCR REGIONALS: No. 3 Women’s Rugby Downs No. 13 Colby, 27-14
CCRC CHAMPIONSHIP: No. 3 Gulls Rout No. 8 Seahawks For Conference Crown, 71-7
November 6, 2022 CCRC CHAMPIONSHIP: No. 3 Gulls Rout No. 8 Seahawks For Conference Crown, 71-7
No. 3 Women’s Rugby Blanks UMaine-Farmington, 41-0
October 23, 2022 No. 3 Women’s Rugby Blanks UMaine-Farmington, 41-0
THE RUGBY BREAKDOWN: Endicott Wants More Headed Into Postseason Play
October 18, 2022 THE RUGBY BREAKDOWN: Endicott Wants More Headed Into Postseason Play
No. 2 Women’s Rugby Handles Wentworth On Senior Day, 100-5
October 15, 2022 No. 2 Women’s Rugby Handles Wentworth On Senior Day, 100-5
No. 2 Women’s Rugby Downs UMass Dartmouth, 59-0
October 8, 2022 No. 2 Women’s Rugby Downs UMass Dartmouth, 59-0
No. 10 Women’s Rugby Routs No. 8 Salve Regina, 41-0
October 1, 2022 No. 10 Women’s Rugby Routs No. 8 Salve Regina, 41-0
HISTORY MADE: Women’s Rugby Claims Top Spot In NCR National Poll
September 22, 2022 HISTORY MADE: Women’s Rugby Claims Top Spot In NCR National Poll
No. 8 Women’s Rugby Tops Plymouth State In Season Opener, 22-12
September 17, 2022 No. 8 Women’s Rugby Tops Plymouth State In Season Opener, 22-12
Women’s Rugby Positioned No. 8 In NCR Preseason National Rankings
September 14, 2022 Women’s Rugby Positioned No. 8 In NCR Preseason National Rankings