MSU Women’s Rugby is more than just a team, it’s a family. 

Young women from a cross campus join together to play the sport that they love with the people they love even more. ? 

Journalism sophomore Stephanie McGavin said the sport is rooted in friendship. ?

“Rugby is a really social sport with your team and other teams too,” McGavin said. “Within a week of being here, I felt like I had 30 new friends.” ? 

The environment of the team is very friendly and welcoming. Older members of the team approach new members with a warm smile and greeting. McGavin said many players invite other players over on the weekends or offer to drive them to practice. ?

“On the field and off the field, it’s just social,” McGavin said. ? 

Media arts and technology senior Alex Honey said the sport has recently become more popular. ? 

“Rugby is kind of unique ... it’s starting to become a lot bigger and more people are learning about it,” Honey said. ?

When they’re not playing rugby, the team enjoys going to MSU football and basketball games, organizing fundraisers, having team dinners and going to apple orchards. ?