Quinnipiac women's rugby future in court after team cut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
A federal court heard testimony from two members of the Quinnipiac women's rugby team, who are representing 21 others in a lawsuit for reinstatement. The team, eliminated in April, is contesting the decision, which was based on budget cuts and Title IX concerns, with a ruling expected soon. Judge Kari A. Dooley expressed sympathy for the athletes and will hear further arguments on Friday. The university plans to replace the varsity team with a club team this fall.
- •Testimony in the lawsuit began in federal court on Wednesday.
- •Quinnipiac cut the women's rugby team citing budget constraints.
- •The team won three national championships and produced an Olympic medalist.
- •Judge Dooley plans to rule quickly on the case.
- •Rugby is classified as an emerging NCAA sport.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Future of Quinnipiac women’s rugby hangs in balance as decision could come soon
"BRIDGEPORT – Judge Kari A. Dooley heard testimony in federal court Wednesday from two members of the Quinnipiac women’s rugby team who are representing 21 other team members in an effort to get the team, which was eliminated in April, reinstated as litigation continues. The varsity team, which won three national championships and produced Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher, was cut by ...
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