Army beats Air Force to win gold during Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship

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Armed Forces women’s rugby athletes use skills both on the pitch and off

Wearing a pink ribbon in her hair, Navy Ensign Megan Neyen leads a huddle of rugby players from all services in a cheer ‘For Those Who Can’t’ at the conclusion of the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships in San Diego, Calif. July 13, 2024. Team Army wore the motto “For Those Who Can’t’ on their uniforms to honor injured or deceased female service members. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

July 17, 2024 - Female rugby athletes from all five service branches competed in the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship here at Nobel Field July 12-13 but the competition was more than about silver and gold, it was about camaraderie, friendship and being stronger in their respective careers.

Army beats Air Force to win gold during Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship

Army wins gold in the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships held in conjunction with the San Diego Surfers Women’s Rugby Club 7’s Tournament in San Diego, Calif. from July 12-13. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard battle it out for gold.

July 15, 2024 - Army dominated against Air Force to secure gold for the Armed Services Women’s Rugby Championship here July 13 with a score of 27-5.

Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship Kicks Off Fifth Competition

2023 Armed Forces Sports Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Released)

July 12, 2024 - The Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship kicks off fits fifth competition here July 12-13 in San Diego.

Army Captures Ninth Armed Forces Rugby 7’s Title

All-Army Men's Rugby team wins gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo. Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard. (Dept. of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released)

Aug. 26, 2023 - Not a single point scored against Army as they continue their undefeated streak to win their ninth Armed Forces Men’s Rugby here at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.

Armed Forces Rugby Championship returns to Glendale

Army Sgt. 1st Class Faleniko Spino of Auburn University breaks free for the score during the championship match of the 2022 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo. Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard. (Department of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote)

Aug. 23, 2023 - The 2023 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship will be hosted by Rugbytown 7's at the Infinity Park Stadium in Glendale, Colorado from August 25-27. The 2023 Championship will feature teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force Personnel), and Coast Guard.