Established in 1997, the Santa Clara University Women's Rugby Club, affectionately known as the BRUWS (Bronco Rugby Union Women's Side), the team focuses on teaching the basics of the game, creating friendships, and competing on a national level. Since its establishment at SCU, the women's team has placed three times at National's: 15th in 2011, 7th in 2012 and 10th in 2017. Currently the club competes in the Division 2 West Coast Rugby Conference against UC Santa Cruz, University of San Francisco, Cal State Monterey Bay, University of Nevada Reno, Sacramento State, San Jose State, Fresno State, Cal Poly and St. Mary's.
“Rugby has given me a wonderful learning experience! I appreciate the space I’ve been given to grow and develop in a new sport along with such caring and supportive teammates. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world!”
— Courtney Davis ‘21
