About Our Club

The Marist University Women’s Rugby Team is a competitive and welcoming team dedicated to building strength, teamwork, and community both on and off the field. The team is open to all skill levels, and there is NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE required. The team competes in both the fall and spring seasons; the fall season is 15s, and the spring season is 7s. The team operates under National Collegiate Rugby and competes in the Tri-State Women’s Collegiate Rugby Conference Division II club level in the Tri-State area. 

As a team, they are founded on the principles of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and resilience, and pride themselves on hard work, teamwork, and a deep love for the game of rugby. Coaches teach players the rugby basics such as passing, tackling, and gameplays, and foster a supportive environment where every player can grow, whether you’ve played before or are completely new to rugby. 

In the past few years, Marist Women’s Rugby has been ranked nationally. In fall 2024, they placed 3rd in the 15s Tri-State Conference. In spring 2025, placed 1st in the 7s Tri-State Conference. In spring 2025, placed 3rd at the National 7s Collegiate Rugby Championship. Every spring, they attend the Beast of the East tournament, and most recently, have received 2nd place two years in a row. Some of our players have been recognized as Tri-State All-Conference Players and named National Collegiate Rugby All-Americans.

Join the team

The team is open to all skill levels, and there is NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE required. The coaches teach players how to play smart and safe rugby tactics, since it is a full-contact sport. Please email womensrugby.club@marist.edu for more information about how you can join the team!

 

Roster

 

 

Schedule

 

Executive Board Members: 

Head Coach: Marren Millard

• Maren is the head coach of Marist Women’s Rugby and a former scrum-half for the team. Through her grit and leadership, she has led the team to countless victories, most recently taking her team to nationals two seasons in a row. Marist Women's Rugby has been named 3rd in the nation for 7s rugby and 6th in the nation for 15s rugby within Division Two.

President: Serafina Reinsdorf ‘27

• Serafina is from Edgewater, New Jersey, and is majoring in adolescent English education. Serafina, better known as “Fein,” is a tight-head prop who dominates scrums, loves slamming her opponents to the ground with the ball in hand, and diving into the try zone face-first.

Vice President: Max Reisert

• Max is from Long Island, New York, majoring in Environmental Studies at Marist. They are a lock and jumper, known for stealing defensive line-outs. Max is also known for memorizing the opposing team’s lineout plays.

Treasurer: Emily Bautista ‘28

• Emily is from Long Island, New York, and is majoring in Human Biology, pursuing to be a Physician Assistant. Emily controls the game speed, connects the forwards and backs with piercing accuracy and strong deck passes, and initiates scrums on the field as the scrum half. She is always in the action, making critical decisions, powerful passes, and explosive hits on defense.

Secretary: Georgiana Mitchell ‘27

• Georgiana is from Yonkers, New York, and is majoring in Crime and Justice Studies and is working towards a Paralegal Certificate. Georgia plays tight-head and loose-head prop depending on her mood and is always down to prop anyone up!

Meeting Times

The team holds practices at the NEW North Field (behind Gartland Commons) on turf. Practices are held about 3-4 times a week and consist of team lifts, scrimmages, defensive skills, offensive skills, and fun relay games. Practices emphasize skill development, strategy, and fitness. 

Game days are usually on Sundays, and they tend to be all-day events. They also travel throughout the Tri-State area for away games or host home games on North Field. In the fall, they play 15s (late August - November). In the spring, they play 7s (February - May).

Earn Priority Points through Clubs and Activities

To earn one (1) point: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 50% of club/organization activities.

To earn two (2) points: Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 75% of club/organization activities PLUS the community service event.

To earn three (3) points (executive board only): Officers must attend 50% of club meetings for the semester and 100% of club activities including community service. If executive board members do not complete all of the requirements to earn three points, they will be eligible to receive up to two points based on the above criteria.

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