The Orion

Wildcat of the Week – Stefani Bergerhouse

Noah Enns and Kate Angeles // May 16, 2018

Stefani Bergerhouse is a senior and four-year member of the women's rugby team. Bergerhouse played the best game of her career in the national championship game May 5 against the University of Central...

After Chico wins title, McFall named most outstanding player in conference

Noah Enns // May 6, 2018

Leader and team captain of the No. 1 women's rugby team in the nation Darby McFall was named Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference Most Outstanding Player of the Year.McFall, a senior, has been a part of Chico...

Chico State’s No. 1 women’s rugby team eyes championship dreams in round of 16

Noah Enns // April 20, 2018

The No. 1 Chico State women's rugby club is heading to Stanford this weekend to take part in the Spring Championship Round of 16. The club takes on UC Santa Barbara at 3 p.m. Saturday."I think we had an...

Women’s Rugby team surpasses Division II

Cydney Nance // November 6, 2016

While rugby is still a fairly unknown sport it is the only Division I sport that is affiliated with Chico State.Rugby has not been an Olympic sport since 1924, but because of its recent induction into...

Win over Stanford gives women’s rugby team new confidence (full gallery)

Carlos Islas // February 26, 2016

In a game against their rival, the Chico State women’s rugby team won its biggest game of the season when they beat Stanford University 36-17 at home on Feb. 13. The win improves the Wildcats'...

Rugby rookies drive for championship pitch

Greg Silvia // February 18, 2014

A strong rookie team puts Chico State's women's rugby team in a promising position to win in the USA Rugby College National Championships.