Team
Women’s Rugby
Back-to-back Florida State Champions. 2026 CRC D1AA Shield Champions.
Established in 1975, women’s rugby at the University of Florida currently competes in Division 1AA as member of the Florida Conference within USA Rugby’s College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and as a member of National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).
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Current Team
Name
Rugby Position
Officer Position
Hometown
Major
Class of
Adeline Eichler
Flanker, Lock
Lake Worth, FL
Finance
2026
Alondra Castellan
Prop, Hooker
Fundraising Chair
Ana Rincon
Lock
Treasurer
Angelina Nevryueva
Flanker
Forwards Captain, Alumni Chair
Berkley, MI
Public Health
2028
Ashleigh Guenette
Scrumhalf, Winger
Vice President, Safety Officer
Wrentham, MA
APK (pre-med)
2028
Charlotte Montigny
Winger
Miami, Fl
Political Science
2028
Chiara Molentino
Full Back
Emily Tran
Esther Yang
Winger
Safety Officer
Long Island, NY
APK
2029
Harper Johnson
Loose forward
Baker County, Fl
Wildlife Ecology
Helen Totten
Fly half, Center, Full Back
Co-Recruitment Chair
Marco Island, FL
Communication Disorders
2029
Jessica Engel
Center
Miami
APK
2028
Kaylah Adams
Prop
Miramar, FL
Mathematics
2027
Lara Salloum
Laura Collins
Prop, Hooker, Lock
Merchandise Chair
Luciana Caraballo
Winger
Match Secretary
Madeleine Lile-Delfino
Largo, FL
Plant Sciences
Spring 2029
Maiya Bowers
Full Back
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Biology
Marion Tan
Center
Maya Gary
Hooker, Flank
Service Chair
Monet Anton
Winger
Venice, FL
Chemical Engineering
Nancy Dolson
Lock
Clearwater, FL
Construction Management
2029
Penelope Alfonso
Prop
Social Media Chair
Miami, FL
Psychology
2028
Rachel Matta
Hooker, Flank
Sarah Poole
Prop, Lock, 8 Man
Sofia Marriaga
Hooker
Miramar, FL
History, English
2029
Sommer Soderman
Center
Backs Captain
Vero beach, FL
Nursing
2029
Sophie Thompson
Prop, Flank
Social Chair
Pensacola, FL
Microbiology
2029
Zoe Jendrusiak
Scrumhalf, Fly half, Winger
President
Coaching Staff
Kerri O'Malley
Head Coach
Zarko Njezic
Assistant Head Coach
Ken Simmons
Director of Rugby
Jordan Taylor
Guest Coach
Jason Buschman
Guest Coach
David Meehan
Guest Coach
2025-2026
Season Results
D1AA Shield Champions
7s
2-2 in CRC National 7s in DC
7s
First CRC National 7s berth
7s
5-0 Love at First Ruck qualifier
7s
SARC Regionals Appearance
15s
Florida State Champions
15s
Team Practice
Practice Times & Location
Gators Women’s Rugby
Location
Hume Field
Located southwest of Hume Hall
Parking Available at Garage 8 or Flavet Field
When
Mondays: 6–8pm
Wednesdays: 6–8pm
Thursdays: 8–9pm
FAQ
Answers to the Most Common Questions
The University of Florida women's rugby team practices at Hume Field, southwest of Hume Hall on campus. Sessions run Monday 6–8pm, Wednesday 6–8pm and Thursday 8–9pm. Parking is available at Garage 8 or Flavet Field, and new players are welcome to attend any session.
The University of Florida women's rugby team are back-to-back Florida State Champions and won the 2026 CRC Division 1AA Shield. The club has competed since 1975 and now has more than fifty years of history at the university.
Yes. The University of Florida women's rugby club describes itself as a space for women and gender nonconforming athletes, and takes players at every experience level. Most players arrive without rugby experience. The team combines that openness with a competitive record including back-to-back Florida State Championships.
No. The University of Florida women's rugby team accepts players who have never played rugby, and much of every roster starts that way. Coaches teach fundamentals first — how to fall, how to tackle safely — and no player enters a match before they're ready.
Complete the player interest form on gatorsrugby.com or attend a practice at Hume Field on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. The women's program takes new players throughout the year, and a coach follows up on every interest form submission.
Play Rugby for the Gators
No experience required.
Scholarships available.