2019-20 Women's Rugby News

SalveAthletics presents SeahawkTalk™ (3-4 p.m. ET)
SalveAthletics presents SeahawkTalk™

April 23, 2020

NEWPORT, R.I. (March 26, 2020) -- On what would have been Opening Day for Major League Baseball, Salve Regina University announces the debut of SeahawkTalk™ - video talk show on SalveAthletics channel on YouTube - on Monday, March 30, 2020 (3-4 p.m. ET).

Coronavirus information update
Coronavirus information update

March 20, 2020

Please visit https://salve.edu/coronavirus for latest information.

A Message From President Kelli J. Armstrong
A Message From President Kelli J. Armstrong

March 20, 2020

A Message From Salve Regina University President Kelli J. Armstrong. https://salve.edu

Zoe Cockinos was named NSCRO Rhino Player of the Month.
Cockinos named NSCRO Rhino Player of the Month

February 19, 2020

NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University women's rugby senior Zoe Cockinos (Englewood, N.J.) has been named Rhino Player of the Month by the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO).

Salve Regina defeated St. Michael's in the 2019 Continental Bowl.
Seahawks claim Continental Bowl Championship

November 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.- The Salve Regina University club women's rugby team captured the 2019 New England Collegiate Rugby Cup Continental Bowl championship, defeating St. Michael's College 88-22.

Salve Regina fell to Endicott in the CCRC Championship
Gulls edge Seahawks in CCRC Championship

November 03, 2019

MALDEN, Mass. - The Endicott College club women's rugby team defeated Salve Regina University 34-31 in the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference (CCRC) Championship.

Salve Regina dominated in its regular season finale.
Seahawks wrap-up regular season with dominant win

October 26, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. - The Salve Regina University women's rugby team finished up their regular season by winning their sixth game in a row. They beat visiting team, Wheaton College 82-5. Salve had a balanced attack but were again led by Erin Gunther who scored five tries and made six conversions. With the regular season over, Salve will take on Endicott next Sunday for the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference (CCRC) championship.

Salve Regina won its fifth straight game this weekend.
Streaking Seahawks win fifth straight

October 19, 2019

NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The Salve Regina University women's rugby team won its fifth consecutive match this weekend by host, UMass Dartmouth 67-0. Tremendous effort was put forth by all and many rookies got to see some playing time. Salve was led by Erin Gunther who scored six tries and made four conversations. Next Saturday, Salve will take on Wheaton at home for their last regular season match.

Salve Regina won its fourth straight game Saturday.
Seahawks win fourth straight

October 12, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. - The Salve Regina University women's rugby team won its fourth game in a row on Saturday by dominating visiting University of Maine Farmington by a score of 77 to 14. Salve had a balanced attack with seven different players scoring. After the first few minutes, Salve settled in and played a great defensive game. Katie Simoniello ‘20 and Patricia Jurkowski ‘23 led the way with three tries each.

Salve Regina defeated Wentworth at Fort Adams in the team's Breast Cancer Awareness match.
Seahawks best Leopards at Fort Adams

October 05, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. -  The Salve Regina University women's rugby team played their breast cancer awareness game at fort Adam today. The Seahawks won again, beating Wentworth 74-14 in Colonial Coast  Rugby Conference (CCRC) league play. Erin Gunther led the way with six tries and seven conversions. Gabi Hillner and Marisela Ackerman also scored twice in the win.

Salve Regina shutout Plymouth State 53-0.
Seahawks trample Panthers 53-0

September 28, 2019

This past Saturday the Salve Regina University Women's Rugby Football Club steamrolled visiting Plymouth State, 53-0, in their home league opener in the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference. Salve Regina was led by two NSCRO Select Side players, Zoe Cockinos who had four tries, and Erin Gunther who had two tries and four conversions.

Salve Regina got their first win of 2019 with a forfeit from Johnson & Wales.
Seahawks get first win of 2019

September 21, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. - This past weekend the Salve Regina University women's rugby team got its first win of the season versus Johnson & Wales. Even though JWU had to forfeit due to lack of player numbers, a scrimmage was still played. Some Salve players had to play for the opposing team but it was a great learning experience for all.

Seahawks drop season opener to Endicott
Seahawks drop season opener to Endicott

September 15, 2019

BEVERLY, Mass. - In Salve Regina University Women's Rugby season opener, the Seahawks played Endicott, who Salve beat for the CCRC championship last year.