St. Bonaventure University

Women's Rugby


St. Bonaventure women’s rugby was established in 1998 and has grown into one of the leading clubs in the region with success in both 15s and 7s.


  • Meet the Bonnies: 2023 National Champs

    2023 Womens Rugby sized
    Abigail Beres
    Abigail Beres, Class of '24
    Hamburg, New York

    Birthday: August 20
    High School rugby: Hamburg Rugby Club
    Major: Environmental Studies
    Accomplishments: Dean's list for 5 of 6 semesters; 2023 NCR Scholastic All-American; UNYCRC 7s All-Star
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: All the amazing people I get to meet, whether from our team or opposing teams.

    Harley Brown
    Harley Brown, Class of '27
    Salamanca, New York

    Birthday: February 8
    High School rugby: Hamburg Rugby Club
    Major: Dual-degree Nursing
    Accomplishments: Finished 4th academically in senior class; high honor roll
    What are you most excited for?: Looking forward to learning a new sport and creating new relationships : )

    Itzcali Colon
    Itzcali Colón, Class of '26
    Pasadena, Maryland

    Birthday: October 23
    Major: Computer science & Cybersecurity
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: It’s extremely diverse and the rugby community is so different from other sports. 

    Luka Galle
    Luka Galle, Class of '26
    Cazenovia, New York

    Birthday: September 8
    Major: Individualized Major
    Accomplishments: 2023 NCR Scholastic All-American; valedictorian, Regional Gold Key in Scholastic Writing Competition, Winner of Syracuse Young Playwrights Festival 2021 and 2022, Burlington International Film Festival Finalist
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: I really love the mindset of working hard and always wanting to better ourselves; we never settle for anything below greatness. 

    Morgan Kopera
    Morgan Kopera, Class of '27
    Buffalo, New York

    Birthday: November 18
    High School rugby: Kenmore Rugby
    Major: Sport Studies
    Accomplishments: Dean's list for 5 of 6 semesters; 2023 UNYCRC 7s All-Star
    What are you most excited for?: To be part of a team that is not only amazing at rugby, but is a group of people you can count on for a good laugh when you need it most. 

    Natalie Lamar
    Natalie Lamar, Class of '27
    Sodus, New York

    Birthday: June 3
    Major: Physical Education
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Spending time with my teammates and learning new skills.
    Kaylee Middaugh
    Kaylee Middaugh, Class of '24
    Alma, New York

    Birthday: July 19
    Major: Adolescence Education-Math
    Accomplishments: 2020-2021 MIP at SBU, 2022-2023 MVP at SBU, and 2022 and 2023 UNYCRC 7s All-Star
    Favorite thing about playing rugby: Being part of something bigger than myself. 

    Kyla Nentarz
    Kyla Nentarz, Class of '26
    Buffalo, New York

    Birthday: August 12
    Major: Finance
    Accomplishments: 2023 Upstate NY 7s all-stars; UNYCRC qualifier tournament MVP
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Being a part of the college rugby community.

    Katherine Paterson
    Katie Paterson, Class of '27
    Amherst, New York

    Birthday: June 14
    High School rugby: Kenmore Rugby
    Majors: International Relations and Political Science
    Accomplishments: 4.0 GPA in grades 9 through 12
    What are you most excited for?: To be in such a motivating and hyped environment with awesome teammates, and I’m excited to learn how to make some great tackles.

    Mia Popp
    Mia Popp, Class of '27
    Orchard Park, New York

    Birthday: July 18
    High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
    Major: Adolescence Education-History
    Accomplishments: ARU U19 Select, D-2 National Championship, two state high school championships
    What are you most excited for?: To be in such a motivating and hyped environment with awesome teammates, and I’m excited to learn how to make some great tackles.

    Makenna RamseyA
    Makenna Ramsey, Class of '23 and '25
    Syracuse, New York

    Birthday: April 6
    High School rugby: Syracuse SilverHawks
    Major: Sports Management; working on master's
    Accomplishments: 2021-2022 SBU MVP; 2020, 2021, 2022 UNYCRC 7s All-Star; 2023 7s All-Star Tournament Team; 2022 NCR All-American 
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Having opportunities to expand my knowledge for my rugby career.

    Jillian ReaA
    Jillian Rea, Class of '26
    Salamanca, New York

    Birthday: May 30
    Major: Marketing
    Accomplishments: Dean's list Spring 2023
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Gives me a sense of community at college.

    Olivia Reeves
    Olivia Reeves, Class of '27
    Boston, New York

    Birthday: June 10
    High School rugby: Hamburg Rugby Club
    Major: Biochemistry 
    Accomplishments: Most Valuable Back (high school); salutatorian
    What are you most excited for?: To elevate my skills to become a more seasoned player, and make new friendships with my teammates.

    Ashlee Reid
    Ashlee Reid, Class of '25
    Orchard Park, New York

    Birthday: May 17
    High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
    Majors: Psychology and Criminology
    Accomplishments: UNYCRC 7s All-Star 2022; SBU's 2022 and 2023 Back of the Year
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Making friends.

    Lynette Rivera
    Lynette Rivera, Class of '27
    New York City

    Birthday: May 5
    High School rugby: Rugby USA
    Major: Psychology 
    Accomplishments: Winning state championships; winning “go forward” award and “spirit award” for rugby
    What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and learning new things and playing higher level rugby.

    Kara Sheesley
    Kara Sheesley, Class of '26
    Watkins Glen, New York

    Birthday: March 9
    Major: Psychology 
    Accomplishments: Dean's list
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Making life-lasting memories with good people.

    RYA SWENSON
    Rya Swenson, Class of '25
    Seneca Falls, New York

    Birthday: August 7
    Majors: History and Political Science
    Accomplishments: Most improved on the team in 2023; 3.4 GPA
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: My team and my coach! 

    Alexis Switzer
    Alexis Switzer, Class of '24
    West Seneca, New York

    Birthday: June 24
    High School rugby: South Buffalo Rugby
    Majors: Philosophy, Finance and Economics 
    Accomplishments: General manager of Students in Money Management
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: You will never meet a better group of people who are dedicated to the same mission and driven by the same values. 

    Kaylee VincentA
    Kaylee Vincent, Class of '23 & '25
    Jamestown, New York

    Birthday: August 14
    Degree: Inclusive Childhood and Early Childhood Education; pursuing MBA 
    Accomplishments: All-Star 2023, Jim Canty Award 2022 and 2023, 
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The family it has brought me. 

    Jaylei Wagstaff
    Jaylei Wagstaff, Class of '25
    Buffalo, New York

    Birthday: November 9
    High School rugby: City Honors Rugby
    Major: Health Science
    Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The people.