Skip To Main Content

Harvard University

Scoreboard

Skip to Navigation
>
>
jara-emtage cave practice

Women's Rugby

Women's Rugby Set for NIRA Semi-Final Game Against Army

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - No. 2 Harvard women's rugby (5-1-1) faces No. 3 Army (5-2) in the first round of the NIRA semi-final on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 12:00 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+ and internationally. The winner will move on to the NIRA Championship.

WHAT TO KNOW

This season marks the first regular-season meeting between Harvard and Army, with their last match up occurring in 2023, when Harvard achieved a commanding 45-3 victory. Historically, Harvard leads the series against Army with a record of 6-4-1 in the 15s season.

Harvard has had a successful season, securing wins against Mount Saint Mary's, Sacred Heart, Brown, Queens University of Charlotte, and Navy, which contributed to their playoff selection. They have outscored their opponents 322-102 this year, with their largest victory coming in their season opener against Mount Saint Mary's, where they won 106-0.

In their recent match on October 26, Harvard triumphed over Navy with a score of 74-7. Junior Tiahna Padilla had an impressive performance, totaling nine carries, two tries, three line breaks, and one turnover. Nafanua Malietoa Fitisemanu also made significant contributions with 11 carries, 19 tackles, and one try.

Leading the Crimson, junior Lennox London has amassed 15 tries in just seven games. Additionally, senior Jara Emtage-Cave boasts a perfect tackle success rate across five games this season.

Head coach Mel Denham is in her eighth season at the helm of the Crimson program. Senior captains Carly Lehman, Sofia Hilger, and Reese Morgan provide vital leadership on the field.

Looking ahead, No. 1 Dartmouth will face No. 4 Brown on Saturday, November 16. The winners of both match ups will advance to the NIRA Championship, set to take place at Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Saturday, November 23.
 
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Jara Emtage-Cave

Jara Emtage-Cave

Lock/Back Row
Senior
Sofia Hilger

Sofia Hilger

Flanker
Senior
Carly Lehman

Carly Lehman

Hooker
Senior
Lennox London

Lennox London

Back Row/Wing
Junior
Reese Morgan

Reese Morgan

Scrumhalf
Senior
Tiahna Padilla

Tiahna Padilla

Center/Fullback
Junior
Nafanua Malietoa Fitisemanu

Nafanua Malietoa Fitisemanu

Junior

Players Mentioned

Jara Emtage-Cave

Jara Emtage-Cave

Senior
Lock/Back Row
Sofia Hilger

Sofia Hilger

Senior
Flanker
Carly Lehman

Carly Lehman

Senior
Hooker
Lennox London

Lennox London

Junior
Back Row/Wing
Reese Morgan

Reese Morgan

Senior
Scrumhalf
Tiahna Padilla

Tiahna Padilla

Junior
Center/Fullback
Nafanua Malietoa Fitisemanu

Nafanua Malietoa Fitisemanu

Junior