The Harvard-Radcliffe Rugby Football Club (HRRFC) was born of humble beginnings in 1982, but scrappy determination, dedicated coaches, and an indomitable spirit have transformed the club into a team to be reckoned within the Northeast.
In 1998, Radcliffe captured her first-ever Collegiate National Championship, becoming the first championship team to be led by an all-female coaching staff. In 2005, RRFC went to Florida for the national playoffs and finished ranked fifteenth nationally. In 2006, the team again qualified for nationals and competed at Penn State. In spring 2011, Radcliffe traveled to Florida and Pennsylvania, beating UW-LaCrosse, Norwich, Western Washington, and Notre Dame to capture the USARugby Collegiate Division II National Championship. On the heels of this success, Radcliffe moved up to Division I in fall 2011, joining the newly formed Ivy League.
HRRFC’s first season in DI brought new challenges but a successful finish of third in the Ivy League (3-2 record) and an appearance in the NRU Final Four. HRRFC finished the fall 2011 season ranked 23rd nationally in DI.
Radcliffe currently has about 35 active members and fields an A and B side for every game. Like almost most college rugby teams, HRRFC operates as a club sport at Harvard under the guidance of her board and coaches. Motivated by the ideals of athletic competitiveness, inclusion, and the development of women’s leadership, Radcliffe provides the undergraduate women of Harvard with a unique opportunity to develop both as athletes and as individuals.
Radcliffe wins the CIANCI 7s tournament, 13 Nov 2011
