After a battle at Pacific Coast Regionals, two Southwest teams will be heading to the 2023 USA Club Rugby National Championships in St. Charles, Missouri. Both teams will compete in Semifinals on June 3 for a chance to play in Finals on June 4.
After a nail-biting season, the Atomic Sisters will be will heading to Nationals for the first time in 11 years. Led by Captain Gabby Rivera and Vice Captain Julie Ngo, this Albuquerque team's journey to the final four has been filled with hard work, dedication, and a passion for the game. During regular season play, the Atomic Sisters lost to the Las Vegas Women's twice. But the team showed up to Southwest Playoffs ready to battle - and the hard work payed off. They left victorious with a 31-20 final score. Continuing their season, the sisters traveled to the Pacific Super Regionals in Las Vegas, Nevada and secured their victories against the Portland Pigs and the Camp Pendleton Warriors.
Kicking off at 1PM CST, the women's team will play the Knoxville Minx for Women's D2 Semifinals. You can support the Atomic Sisters by donating to the team's GoFundMe.
Led by Captain Donovan Vance, the Southern Arizona team showed up to win at Super Regionals. First playing the Bend Roughriders, the SWRU team ended the game with a final score 60-35. On day 2, Tucson battled Silicon Valley and secured their spot in the final four with a score of 50-40.
Competing within the Mens D3 Division, Tucson Magpies will play the Austin Blacks at 3PM CST. You can support the Magpies by donating to the teams GoFundMe.
All of the Championship matches will be live streamed on the USA Club Rugby YouTube page.