Returning in 2026, The USA Rugby Women’s All Star Championship this year lands in the Midwest as seven rising-star squads from across the country head for Eldorado Park in Clearwater, MN to compete June 19-21.
The annual competition is an exciting partnership between USA Rugby High Performance and regional rugby programs to further develop the nation’s top talent and provide a first-rate tournament experience for the players.
Competition will take place on Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21, with Field 1 games streamed live on USA Rugby YouTube, and Field 2 posted later on demand.
USA Rugby Head of Women’s Player Systems and Development, Martha Daines said on the return of the championship, “The All-Star Championship has grown significantly over the past five years, with increased enthusiasm and investment from regional programs, tougher competition, and more interest from players.
“Competing at this level helps athletes develop their skills and recognize what it takes to play at the next level. Coaches from across the country connect with each other and with national team staff, contributing to greater alignment between regional and national programs. These aspects of the All-Star experience definitely benefit the women pathway. It's rewarding to see new talent - both players and coaches - succeed and contribute to a stronger future for USA Rugby.
“Many thanks to the St Cloud Bottom Feeders, Twin Cities Amazons, and Metropolis Rugby Club for their work to make this tournament a success this year.”
With a wide network of USA Rugby prospects living and competing across the country, the U23 All Star Championship engages a unique structure where players are regionally recruited to partner academies and select sides operating on a high performance level. With seven programs returning for 2026, this provides an opportunity for over 200 pathway players to continue their progress under USA Rugby National Team tutelage, and for new talent to hit the national radar. Equally, USA Eagles Head Coaches Emilie Bydwell and Jack Hanratty will be in attendance to support coach and leadership development; which includes a community coaching clinic from both during the rest day on Saturday, June 20.
Women’s U23 All Star Championship Schedule
| Friday, June 19 |
| Time | Team One | Team Two | Field |
| 9am | (2) Midwest Thunderbirds | (7) MidAtlantic U23s | 2 |
| 9am | (1) Rocky Mountain Peaks | (8) Central South Mustangs | 1 |
| 10am | (4) South Selects | (5) Pac Coast Grizzlies | 1 |
| | | |
| 11:30am | (2) Midwest Thunderbirds | (6) Pac South Griffins | 1 |
| 11:30am | (1) Rocky Mountain Peaks | (5) Pac Coast Grizzlies | 2 |
| 12:30pm | (4) South Selects | (8) Central South Mustangs | 2 |
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| 2pm | (1) Rocky Mountain Peaks | (4) South Selects | 1 |
| 2pm | (6) Pac South Griffins | (7) MidAtlantic U23s | 2 |
| 3pm | (5) Pac Coast Grizzlies | (8) Central South Mustangs | 1 |
Saturday, June 20 – Coaching Development Sessions
USA Women’s Eagles Head Coach, Jack Hanratty
Subject: Using a Principles Drop Down Menu to Achieve In-Game Momentum
USA Women’s Eagles Sevens Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell
Subject: Evolving The 7s Game Model
| Sunday, June 21 |
| Time | Match | Teams | Field |
| 10:00am ET | 7th Place Final | #7 vs #8 Seed | 1 |
| 11:45am ET | 5th Place Final | #5 vs #6 Seed | 1 |
| 1:30pm ET | 3rd Place Final | #3 vs #4 Seed | 1 |
| 3:15pm ET | Championship Final | #1 vs #2 Seed | 1 |
Team Rosters
Central South Mustangs
| Name | Club/School |
| Sabreen Aban | Kansas City Patriots |
| Alexis Andring | Wichita Valkyries |
| Ryland Beutz | Augustana University |
| Carolyn Chapman | University of Missouri |
| Grace Cruise | University of Nebraska |
| Leah (Christian) Evans | Kansas City Patriots |
| Annica Henry | OKC Mountain Boomers Rugby |
| Lindsay Hoffman | Fayetteville Phoenix |
| Mac Huffman | University of Missouri |
| Ireland Jeffrey | Southern Nazarene University |
| Emily Johnson | University of North Texas |
| AnneMarie Johnston | Texas A&M Women’s Rugby |
| Josephine Livingston | Fayetteville Phoenix |
| Larissa Lyle | University of South Dakota |
| Savannah Nordby | South Dakota State University |
| Taylor Peterson | University of Oklahoma |
| Kordiea Rerick | South Dakota State University |
| Kiana Shevling-Major | University of Iowa |
| Lalysse Smiley | University of Iowa |
| Goldie Snow | University of Oklahoma |
| Chloe Tarango | Southern Nazarene University |
| Lauren Thomlinson | Drury University |
| Simone Tyson | Louisiana State University |
| Melissa Voyles | University of North Texas |
MidAtlantic U23s
| Name | Club/School |
| Christelle Adikpeto | West Chester |
| Arianna (Ari) Albiar | University of Maryland |
| Natalie Allen | Frostburg State University |
| Janeece Armstrong | Howard University |
| Blake Blake | Frederick Women’s Rugby |
| Naina "Cherry" Bose | Virginia Tech |
| Mani Boyd | Long Island University |
| Sara Canepa | Kutztown University |
| Liberty Cawthorn | Frostburg State University |
| Brandi Dawson | Longwood University |
| Brianne (Bri) Dawson | Longwood University |
| Serafina Delgado | DC Furies |
| Neely Denlinger | Mount Saint Mary's |
| Cali Dietz | Mount Saint Mary's |
| Ritva Doan | NoVa Vipers HS Girls |
| Corinne Dragwa | Towson University |
| Alexi Finnigan | Frostburg State University |
| Mandy Gutierrez | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Adri Johnson | Howard University |
| LaJess Jordan | Frostburg State University |
| Makenzie Link | Frostburg State University |
| Danica Luzak | Penn State University |
| Ashlyn Mugavero | East Stroudsburg University |
| Juliette Robinson | Georgetown University |
| Carlyan Vigbedor | Norwich University |
| Rae Walkup | Doylestown WRFC |
| Ava Ward | University of Mary Washington |
| Morgan Whelan | Dartmouth College |
Pac Coast Grizzlies
| Name |
| Amanda Koop |
| Ania Simmons |
| Aubrey Phillips |
| Caley Newcomer |
| Chayse McCann |
| Clementine Radoff |
| D’Ondra Bomar |
| Elizabeth Goethals |
| Ellablu Wagner |
| Em Fettel |
| Esther Morrison |
| Grace Talty |
| Holly Bazigan |
| Isabelle Sandoval |
| Jay Tarka |
| Journey Washingtonhigh |
| Lauren Grove |
| Leila Wang-Gaouette |
| Lillan Blevins |
| Lillian McDaniel |
| Mackenzie Thornton |
| Molly Fleming |
| Tee Teaupaa |
| Zorah Coulibaly |
Pac South Griffins
| Name | Club/School |
| Emma Buxton | NOVA/Scion |
| Katrina Clark | Grand Canyon University |
| Moirin Coyne | UC Santa Barbara |
| Emma Cruz | Berkeley All Blues/Stanford |
| MJ Destro-Vasquez | San Diego State University |
| Stella Dorsey | UC San Diego |
| Chantal Earl | UC San Diego |
| Ella Grouws | Claremont Colleges |
| Laila Hannum | Claremont Colleges |
| Halle Hunt | Santa Mónica Rugby Club |
| Paris Jones | San Diego Surfers |
| Francesca Kovach | Los Angeles Rugby Club |
| Karly Kovaleff | UC Irvine |
| Alex Meecham | Claremont Colleges |
| Andrea Mota | UC San Diego |
| Jessica Navarro | UC Santa Barbara |
| Hannah Nelson | Santa Monica Women's Rugby |
| Angelique Schrock | Grand Canyon University |
| Amelia Scurio | Santa Monica Women's Rugby |
| Solana Shimura | San Diego Surfers |
| Dina Soriano | Claremont Colleges |
| Elizabeth (Liz) Stewart | San Diego State University |
| Naomi Stietzel | Arizona State University |
| Mia Taylor | UC San Diego |
| Jade Thomas | Los Angeles Rugby Club |
| Arianna Topping | Grand Canyon University |
South Regional Reapers
| Name | Club/School |
| Olivia Baptiste | Brown University |
| Logan Boone | James Madison University |
| Bailey Borum Gray | La Salle University |
| Cassie Cirella | Coastal Carolina University |
| Rachel Hammelman | Lander University |
| Camryn Henderson | American International College |
| Mara Homoly | Cardiff Met University |
| Maddie Hughes | Cardiff Met University |
| Savanah Lewis | University of South Florida |
| Ella Litwin-Scanzani | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Neasa McLaughlin | Harvard University |
| SaTya Miller | American International College |
| Sydney Molaski | Lander University |
| Nakato Myers | Dartmouth College |
| Lindsey Pysell | Lander University |
| Kacey Reynoso | Lander University |
| Jessica Rosenblum | Florida State University |
| Sierra Santiago | Dartmouth College |
| Salome Schmitt | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Jay Stone | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Reagan van Graan | Queens University of Charlotte |
| Lily Venegas | Lander University |
| Rosie Wester | UNC - Chapel Hill |
| Keyonna Wilson-Rhodie | North Carolina State University |
| Chandler Winstead | UNC - Chapel Hill |
| Abigail Zubieta-Robinson | Lander University |
Midwest Thunderbirds
| Name | Club/School |
| Mei Bean | Twin Cities Amazons |
| Mia Blocher | University of Notre Dame |
| Madison Cofer | Columbus Squirrels |
| Camryn Cook | Dartmouth College |
| A'Yani D'Avilar | TC Gemini/ Metropolis Valkyries |
| Annabelle Dauser | Aquinas |
| Charlotte Dauser | Sacred Heart University |
| Olivia George Kirk | TC Gemini/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| Catie Hart | University of Notre Dame |
| Izzy Henderson | University of Notre Dame |
| Loren Henich | Chicago Northshore |
| Annie Henrich | Dartmouth College |
| Madelyn Hubbell | Harvard University |
| Giselle Long | Brown University |
| Carolina Martinez | La Salle University |
| Kaitlynn Moore | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| Raquel Muniz Bermudez | Notre Dame |
| Arielle Noussa Fotso | Dartmouth College |
| Alyssa Post | La Salle University |
| Ava Reuter | Lindenwood University |
| Kayla Saikaly | Columbus Squirrel |
| Scout Spadoni | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| Hannah Timm | Twin Cities Amazons |
| Mya Yourczek | University of Minnesota |
Rocky Mountain Peaks
| Name | Club/School |
| Sophie Bonnici | Purdue University |
| Catherine Buffie | Denver Onyx |
| Samantha Garcia | Dallas Harlequins |
| Jo Harris | Twin Cities Amazons |
| Sofina Hibbeln | Sacred Heart University |
| Madison Hinrichs | Sacred Heart University |
| Jordynn LeBeau | Dartmouth College |
| Jordis Lomu | Dartmouth College |
| Aliya Lynn | Colorado School of Mines |
| Avery Morgan | BYU |
| Amiotonu Mounga | BYU |
| Alopa Nau | Davenport University |
| Taylor Powell | University of Cincinnati |
| Justice Rupp | Boise State University |
| Hailey Russer | Life University |
| Aurora Stepleton | University of Northern Iowa |
| Brooke Taylor | Grand Canyon University |
| Amaya Tolman | Dartmouth College |
| Krystal Tupou | Utah |
| Korri Wojack | Minneapolis Menagerie |
| Olivia Woods | Sacred Heart University |
| Reece Woods | Sacred Heart University |
