Princeton University Athletics

13 From Women’s Rugby Named To NIRA All-Academic Team
July 24, 2025 | Women's Rugby
PRINCETON, N.J. – The National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) announced its 2024-25 All-Academic Team and 13 members of the Princeton University women's rugby team were recognized.
To be recognized, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in terms of academic standing and maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Ava Gregory, Luiza Chevres, Laura Barnds, Ciara Loughran, Celia Watson, Lila King, Alyssa Brigham, Samantha Handwerk, Brooke Beers, Erica De San Jorge, Sofie Grouws, Elizabeth Polubinski and Amelia Sanchirico were honored by NIRA for their academic success.
To be recognized, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in terms of academic standing and maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Ava Gregory, Luiza Chevres, Laura Barnds, Ciara Loughran, Celia Watson, Lila King, Alyssa Brigham, Samantha Handwerk, Brooke Beers, Erica De San Jorge, Sofie Grouws, Elizabeth Polubinski and Amelia Sanchirico were honored by NIRA for their academic success.
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