Staff Sgt. Katie Leadbetter aids Army rugby to third straight championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The All-Army Women's Rugby team, featuring Staff Sgt. Katie Leadbetter, secured a third consecutive title at the 2026 Women’s Armed Forces Sevens Championship in Annapolis, Maryland, from July 31 to August 3. The Army triumphed over Navy in a tightly contested match, winning 22-17 with a try in the final minute. Leadbetter, a medic with the Army's Golden Knights and a part-time paramedic, emphasized the team's strong bond despite many new players this year and their limited time to prepare together. She credited their success to teamwork and respect among players. Leadbetter continues to balance her military and medical careers with her passion for rugby.
- •All-Army Women's Rugby team won the 2026 championship.
- •Final score against Navy was 22-17.
- •The match featured extensive rain and was closely contested.
- •Staff Sgt. Katie Leadbetter is also a medic and paramedic.
- •Team had limited time to bond with many new players.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Fort Bragg soldier helps Army rugby win third straight title
"This Fort Bragg soldier works with the Army's Golden Knights, serves as a local paramedic and recently reached another major milestone.
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