Luther College Women's Rugby

05/24/2020

Congratulations to our senior, Leah Wittenberg, on the completion of her LCWR career! Thanks for leading the pack this year, Spud.

We wish you the best of luck as you begin student teaching this fall!

02/11/2020

We’d like to thank our sponsors, Grab-N-Go and Chocolate Milk, for helping us through today’s Spring Activities Fair!

02/11/2020

Looking for something to do this semester? Join LCWR!! Stop by our table at the Spring Activities Fair tomorrow from 9:30-11am in the Union for more information!

No previous rugby or sports experience to play!

02/06/2020

Looking to blow off some steam from the first week of classes?? Our first practice of the spring season is TONIGHT! Meet down in the Regents Center North Gym from 8:00-9:30pm. We’ll be there every Thursday this semester and would love to have you join our team— no experience or equipment needed!

02/03/2020

LCWR had a great time this weekend at the Northeast Iowa Rugby Club bash! Thanks for having us!

10/28/2019

Shield-Maidens/ Iowa Phoenix vs Winona State Women’s Rugby game recap:
(Written by Amanda Streeper)
The Shield-Maidens teamed up with the Iowa Phoenix on Saturday to take on a well-disciplined and athletic Winona state women’s rugby team, who have experienced a high level of success on the pitch, blowing out many opponents by double or triple digits. Winona’s team boasted an experienced back line with an inside center who had a quick boot and a group of hard-crashing forwards. Winona state used their speed on the outside and their ability to kick and chase as their main weapons against the Shield-Maidens/Phoenix, but the combined Iowa senior womens side responded with experience, ferocity, and athleticism that made for an excellent game. The forwards leaned on the knowledge and leadership of the phenomenal K Drey Haslemore while the composure and finesse of Sheree Haslemore at flyhalf made the Shield-Maiden/Phoenix combined backline click. The Shield-Maiden/Phoenix cohesiveness led to four trys on the day led by the unstoppable flanker Mandi Jean Bailey, whose strong running led to 3 break-away trys including one almost the entire length of the field. Bailey was also instrumental in a score by Amanda Streeper on a try line push within the five that was opened up by a great run from Sheree Haslemore. Honorable mention for the day goes to Tori Ni**od for her excellent support as wing that led to some fantastic runs, as well as her sheer grit on the defensive end chasing down more than one break-away Winona State runner to show off her open-field tackling ability. In the end, Winona State’s ability to capitalize on the outside as well as a their ability to gain field position through chip kicks eventually led to their victory. Although Winona State came out on top, the Shield-Maiden/ Phoenix team have much to be proud of, being respectably competitive opponents for the seemingly insurmountable Winona State. Best of luck to Winona State in their quest for gold as they make their way through the collegiate playoffs. Many thanks to Winona State, Iowa Phoenix and Des Moines women’s rugby clubs for traveling to NE IA, and Adam Simiele for his coaching wisdom and Matt Simon for his reffing and never-ending passion.

Cheers Shield-Maidens on a great 1st season you made your Barbarian Rugby Brothers VERY proud! Excited for the years of our club ahead!!!

10/26/2019

Come down to the Luther pitch at 1pm and 3pm to support your Northeast Iowa Barbarians and Shield-Maidens! It’s going to be a GREAT day of rugby!

SATURDAY IS A RUGBY DAY!!! HUUUUGE day of rugby in Decorah at the Luther Rugby Pitch. It all starts at 1 o’clock when the Barbarians take on the Headhunters of Cedar Rapids in a battle for the State Title and playoff positioning. Barbarians are already locked into the playoffs, still fighting for home match in the playoffs, but with just a 3 pool point lead over Cedar Rapids it’s a winner take all game. The Headhunters,sitting in 3rd, are in an all or nothing situation needing a win to bump the standings keeping Des Moines out and moving them in. It is sure to be a match full of fire and intensity. After that the Shield-maidens team up with the Iowa Phoenix to take on Winona State Women’s Rugby Club. It’s gonna be a beautiful fall rugby day SEE YOU AT THE PITCH!!!

10/13/2019

Looking forward to pairing with the NEIA Shield-Maidens in Mason City today!

It’s chilly outside but that won’t stop the Women Ruggers from across the State from showcasing their skills in Mason City! Today, NEIA SHIELD-MAIDENS RUGBY,along with the Iowa Phoenix Rugby and Des Moines Women’s Rugby, travel to Mason City in the 3rd stop of the Iowa Women’s Rugby Showcase Series. LETS SHOW SOME SUPPORT FOR YOUR SHIELD-MAIDENS!!

09/16/2019

We're back! The team is ready to kick off the first practice of the semester tonight! Join us down at the pitch (near the soccer on lower campus) anytime this week for an introduction to rugby basics-- no experience or equipment needed!

Practice schedule for this week:
Monday 4:30-6:00
Wednesday 6:00-8:00
Thursday 4:30-6:00

05/21/2018

With finals week beginning today and the end of the year coming quickly, LCWR would like to say congratulations to 3 of our players!

Pictured on the left: Corinn and Savannah, our seniors, have officially completed their LCWR careers!

Pictured on the right: Leah Wittenberg, our MVP for the 2018 spring season!

04/23/2018

This weekend we paired with the Iowa State Girls at All Saints in St. Cloud. We played really well together and each game we played together looked better and more cohesive.

Congrats to our two girls who scored tries this weekend: Maya Schmitt and Leah Wittenberg!!

Our next (and last) tournament is two weeks at All Iowa in Iowa Falls!