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Women's Rugby
St. Bonaventure women鈥檚 rugby began play from 1978 until 1982. The team was reestablished in 1998 and has grown into one of the premier clubs in the Northeast with success nationally in both 15s and 7s.
The Bonnies play in the , facing nationally ranked competition on a regular basis. The 15s season is during the fall semester.2026-2027 Bonnies
Varsha Ashokraja, Class of '27
Natick, Massachusetts
Natick, Massachusetts
Birthday: September 14
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Chemistry, Biology
Accomplishments: Dean's list
What are you most excited for?: To learn a new sport and make lifelong memories on and off the field!
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Chemistry, Biology
Accomplishments: Dean's list
What are you most excited for?: To learn a new sport and make lifelong memories on and off the field!
Fabiana Ballestero, Class of '27
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Birthday: July 6
Major: Criminology
Minor: Spanish
Accomplishments: Fall 2023 Dean's list
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Meeting new people and learning a new sport.
Major: Criminology
Minor: Spanish
Accomplishments: Fall 2023 Dean's list
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: Meeting new people and learning a new sport.
Elliot Bitondo, Class of '30
Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Birthday: May 13
Major: Psychology
High School Club: Sacramento Harlequins
Accomplishments: Gold Norcal Champion 2026, Great Northwest Challenge Champion 2026
What are you most excited for?: Starting fresh!
Major: Psychology
High School Club: Sacramento Harlequins
Accomplishments: Gold Norcal Champion 2026, Great Northwest Challenge Champion 2026
What are you most excited for?: Starting fresh!
Chaela Brondou, Class of '29
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Birthday: March 17
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Pre-law
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Rookie of the Year
What are you most excited for?: Becoming a part of a team with all new faces
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Pre-law
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Rookie of the Year
What are you most excited for?: Becoming a part of a team with all new faces
Sarah Burns, Class of '30
Brampton, Ontario
Brampton, Ontario
Birthday: August 15
Major: Criminology
High School Club: St. Thomas Aquinas
Accomplishments: Winning ROPSSAA 15s in 2024 and Winning ROPSSAA 7s in 2025
What are you most excited for?: To meet new people and play rugby at a higher level.
Major: Criminology
High School Club: St. Thomas Aquinas
Accomplishments: Winning ROPSSAA 15s in 2024 and Winning ROPSSAA 7s in 2025
What are you most excited for?: To meet new people and play rugby at a higher level.
Katie Crawford, Class of '28
Allegany, New York
Allegany, New York
Birthday: August 9
Major: Health Science
Accomplishments: Dean's list; lead coordinator SBU Warming House; building homes with Bona Responds
What are you most excited for?: Traveling with the team and visiting as many Olive Gardens as possible
Major: Health Science
Accomplishments: Dean's list; lead coordinator SBU Warming House; building homes with Bona Responds
What are you most excited for?: Traveling with the team and visiting as many Olive Gardens as possible
Siena Cuda, Class of '30
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan
Birthday: January 17
Major: Health Science
High School Club: Berkley Rugby Club/Detroit Youth Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Berkley Rugby Coaches Award ( 2024 & 2025), Berkley Captain, Detroit Youth Captain, and Tropical Rugby Academy
What are you most excited for?: To be playing rugby in a new place with new people!
Major: Health Science
High School Club: Berkley Rugby Club/Detroit Youth Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Berkley Rugby Coaches Award ( 2024 & 2025), Berkley Captain, Detroit Youth Captain, and Tropical Rugby Academy
What are you most excited for?: To be playing rugby in a new place with new people!
Danica Davids, Class of '30
Plymouth, Indiana
Plymouth, Indiana
Birthday: August 20
Major: Health Science
High School Club: Warsaw Lady Tigers
Major: Health Science
High School Club: Warsaw Lady Tigers
Accomplishments: Won state title in 2026.
What are you most excited for?: The dining hall!
What are you most excited for?: The dining hall!
Zya Degolier, Class of '29
Portville, New York
Portville, New York
Birthday: November 24
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Human Services
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Human Services
Accomplishments: SGA social media chair, Freshman Leadership Program Executive Board president, St Bonaventure Virtue Award in Community
What are you most excited for?: To continue making memories with the team and to contribute to leading the new freshman class and improving my skills and ball knowledge.
What are you most excited for?: To continue making memories with the team and to contribute to leading the new freshman class and improving my skills and ball knowledge.
Giavanna Ditto, Class of '28
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Birthday: December 1
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Played for Thunderbirds rugby; 15s and 7s state champs; Tropical 7s 2nd place (2024)
What are you most excited for?: To meet new friends and accomplish more in rugby
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Played for Thunderbirds rugby; 15s and 7s state champs; Tropical 7s 2nd place (2024)
What are you most excited for?: To meet new friends and accomplish more in rugby
Aubrey Domres, Class of '29
Salamanca, New York
Salamanca, New York
Birthday: August 17
Major: Physical Education
What are you most excited for?: New 15s opportunities after having time and more experience under my belt!
Major: Physical Education
What are you most excited for?: New 15s opportunities after having time and more experience under my belt!
Gia Fanutti, Class of '29
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Birthday: September 8
Major: Adolescence Education (History)
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: 2022 DII national champion; 15s state champion (2022 and 2024); 7s state champion (2024); 15s state runnerup (2023, 2025)
What are you most excited for?: Excited to make new friends and compete at a higher level
Major: Adolescence Education (History)
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: 2022 DII national champion; 15s state champion (2022 and 2024); 7s state champion (2024); 15s state runnerup (2023, 2025)
What are you most excited for?: Excited to make new friends and compete at a higher level
Amanda Fosu, Class of '30
The Bronx, New York
The Bronx, New York
Birthday: November 1
Major: Biology
High School rugby: Play Rugby USA
Accomplishments: Becoming the captain of my club rugby team in high school.
What are you most excited for?: To meet new people and hopefully build new relationships.
Major: Biology
High School rugby: Play Rugby USA
Accomplishments: Becoming the captain of my club rugby team in high school.
What are you most excited for?: To meet new people and hopefully build new relationships.
Taryn Gonzales, Class of '28
Middletown, New Jersey
Middletown, New Jersey
Birthday: March 17
Major: English
High School rugby: Morris Rugby
Accomplishments: President of Government, Law, and Public Policy Pathway; Communications and Public Relations Officer for Tri-M Music Honors Society
What are you most excited for?: Bonding with the team and playing good rugby!
Major: English
High School rugby: Morris Rugby
Accomplishments: President of Government, Law, and Public Policy Pathway; Communications and Public Relations Officer for Tri-M Music Honors Society
What are you most excited for?: Bonding with the team and playing good rugby!
Hannah Granelli, Class of '30
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg, Sweden
Birthday: January 10
Major: Management
High School rugby: Abu Dhabi Harlequins rugby club
Accomplishments: Spirit of Rugby award 2023-2024; 2024-2025 UAE U18 Girls League winners, vice captain 2025-2026; Players Player Award as well as Player of the Year award for 2025-2026; top of pool in the UAE Girls U18 League for 2025-2026.
What are you most excited for?: Experiencing a higher level of rugby and having the chance to develop my rugby skills.
Major: Management
High School rugby: Abu Dhabi Harlequins rugby club
Accomplishments: Spirit of Rugby award 2023-2024; 2024-2025 UAE U18 Girls League winners, vice captain 2025-2026; Players Player Award as well as Player of the Year award for 2025-2026; top of pool in the UAE Girls U18 League for 2025-2026.
What are you most excited for?: Experiencing a higher level of rugby and having the chance to develop my rugby skills.
Milena Hammons, Class of '29
Ottawa,Ontario
Ottawa,Ontario
Birthday: August 14
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Brockville Privateers
Accomplishments: 2x Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations wrestling champion, Eastern Ontario Rugby Union Rogues 7s
What are you most excited for?: To start my new chapter at Bonaventure!
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Brockville Privateers
Accomplishments: 2x Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations wrestling champion, Eastern Ontario Rugby Union Rogues 7s
What are you most excited for?: To start my new chapter at Bonaventure!
Sadie Hershberger, Class of '31
Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, New Hampshire
Birthday: November 9
Major: Health Science
High School rugby: Mystic River
Accomplishments: EIRA tours x4, Valkyries x2, Forward of the Tour (EIRA), Go Forward award x2, EGRL first team x2
What are you most excited for?: Furthering my education and playing high-level rugby in a positive, yet hard-working community, and making lifelong friends!
Major: Health Science
High School rugby: Mystic River
Accomplishments: EIRA tours x4, Valkyries x2, Forward of the Tour (EIRA), Go Forward award x2, EGRL first team x2
What are you most excited for?: Furthering my education and playing high-level rugby in a positive, yet hard-working community, and making lifelong friends!
Charlotte Kalinowski, Class of '30
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Birthday: September 26
Major: Undeclared Business
Minor: International Business with Pre-Law
High School rugby: Dublin Rugby Club
Accomplishments: EIRA team 2023, 2024, National 7s Champions, Honors diploma, National Language Honors Society, IB Program
What are you most excited for?: Playing at a higher level.
Major: Undeclared Business
Minor: International Business with Pre-Law
High School rugby: Dublin Rugby Club
Accomplishments: EIRA team 2023, 2024, National 7s Champions, Honors diploma, National Language Honors Society, IB Program
What are you most excited for?: Playing at a higher level.
Izzy Knutson, Class of '29
Liverpool, New York
Liverpool, New York
Birthday: November 14
Major: Strategic Communication
High School rugby: Syracuse Silver Hawks
Accomplishments: 2023 NY all-state team; HS captain as sophomore and junior; 2023 Allegheny Rugby Union U19 select side (Buckeye Invitational); coached youth rugby 2022-2024
What are you most excited for?: To be on a team with so many people who share my passion for rugby
Major: Strategic Communication
High School rugby: Syracuse Silver Hawks
Accomplishments: 2023 NY all-state team; HS captain as sophomore and junior; 2023 Allegheny Rugby Union U19 select side (Buckeye Invitational); coached youth rugby 2022-2024
What are you most excited for?: To be on a team with so many people who share my passion for rugby
Natalie Lamar, Class of '27
Sodus, New York
Sodus, New York
Birthday: June 3
Major: Physical Education
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, 2024 All-American, 2024 All-Star 7s
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The people I get to meet and the traveling I have done with my team.
Major: Physical Education
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, 2024 All-American, 2024 All-Star 7s
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The people I get to meet and the traveling I have done with my team.
Kathryn Lapadat, Class of '30
Orchard Park, New York
Orchard Park, New York
Birthday: April 1
Major: Public Health
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Accomplishments: 2026 NYS champion, 2025 NYS runnerup
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and becoming a better player.
Major: Public Health
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Accomplishments: 2026 NYS champion, 2025 NYS runnerup
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and becoming a better player.
Jaden Lockhart, Class of '29
Fairport, New York
Fairport, New York
Birthday: November 4
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
High School rugby: Fairport Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Having the most tries for my team and making captain
What are you most excited for?: To play for a new team and get to know everyone
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
High School rugby: Fairport Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Having the most tries for my team and making captain
What are you most excited for?: To play for a new team and get to know everyone
Tamara Lockhart, Class of '29
Fairport, New York
Fairport, New York
Birthday: November 4
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Fairport Rugby Club
What are you most excited for?: To make new friends
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Fairport Rugby Club
What are you most excited for?: To make new friends
Elizabeth Lyons, Class of '27
North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda, New York
Birthday: November 1
Major: Health Science (Biomedical)
Minor: Biology
Accomplishments: Dean's list
What are you most excited for?: Feeling like part of a community and family.
Major: Health Science (Biomedical)
Minor: Biology
Accomplishments: Dean's list
What are you most excited for?: Feeling like part of a community and family.
Ruby Miscavage, Class of '30
Royersford, Pennsylvania
Royersford, Pennsylvania
Birthday: February 19
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Visual Arts
High School rugby: Downingtown Rugby Football Club
Accomplishments: Graduating high school; making it to nationals and playing for seven years
What are you most excited for?: Becoming a better player.
Major: Early Childhood Education
Minor: Visual Arts
High School rugby: Downingtown Rugby Football Club
Accomplishments: Graduating high school; making it to nationals and playing for seven years
What are you most excited for?: Becoming a better player.
Madison Moeller, Class of '28
West Seneca, New York
West Seneca, New York
Birthday: March 15
Majors: Sports Management
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Accomplishments: All-state team 9th, 10th, 11th grade; won Forward of the Year, Hammer Award and MVP during high school career.
What are you most excited for?: Making friends and seeing the best version of myself.
Majors: Sports Management
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Accomplishments: All-state team 9th, 10th, 11th grade; won Forward of the Year, Hammer Award and MVP during high school career.
What are you most excited for?: Making friends and seeing the best version of myself.
Morgan O'Brien, Class of '28
Seneca Falls, New York
Seneca Falls, New York
Birthday: January 31
Major: Marketing
What are you most excited for?: Learning more about the sport and trying new positions
Major: Marketing
What are you most excited for?: Learning more about the sport and trying new positions
Katie Paterson, Class of '27
Amherst, New York
Amherst, New York
Birthday: June 14
High School rugby: Kenmore Rugby
Majors: International Studies and Political Science
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, 2023-2024 Women鈥檚 Scholar Athlete of the Year
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The community that this team has fostered is something I鈥檓 so happy to be a part of. Great people, great rugby.
High School rugby: Kenmore Rugby
Majors: International Studies and Political Science
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, 2023-2024 Women鈥檚 Scholar Athlete of the Year
Favorite thing about playing college rugby: The community that this team has fostered is something I鈥檓 so happy to be a part of. Great people, great rugby.
Mia Popp, Class of '27
Orchard Park, New York
Orchard Park, New York
Birthday: July 18
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Major: Physical Education
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, ARU U19 Select, D-2 National Championship, two state high school championships
What are you most excited for?: Getting to play tough competition and the people you get to meet.
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby
Major: Physical Education
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, ARU U19 Select, D-2 National Championship, two state high school championships
What are you most excited for?: Getting to play tough competition and the people you get to meet.
Olivia Reeves, Class of '28
Boston, New York
Boston, New York
Birthday: June 10
High School rugby: Hamburg Rugby Club
Major: M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Accomplishments: 3x Scholastic All American
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people, going new places, and making new memories!
High School rugby: Hamburg Rugby Club
Major: M.S. in Occupational Therapy
Accomplishments: 3x Scholastic All American
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people, going new places, and making new memories!
Kaegan Rhodes, Class of '29
Corning, New York
Corning, New York
Birthday: March 22
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Corning Lions
Accomplishments: Leading team as captain to 1st place at states; selected as the Elite Girls Rugby League second team; NYS player of the year
What are you most excited for?: Playing with my new team and creating new bonds
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Corning Lions
Accomplishments: Leading team as captain to 1st place at states; selected as the Elite Girls Rugby League second team; NYS player of the year
What are you most excited for?: Playing with my new team and creating new bonds
Michelle Rhodes, Class of '28
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Birthday: September 13
Major: History
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and developing my rugby skills.
Major: History
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and developing my rugby skills.
Lynette Rivera, Class of '27
New York City
New York City
Birthday: May 5
High School rugby: PlayRugby USA
Major: Psychology
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, Winning Go Forward Award and Spirit Award for rugby
What are you most excited for?: The bond you get to create with your teammates on and off the field.
High School rugby: PlayRugby USA
Major: Psychology
Accomplishments: 2023 CRC National Champion, Winning Go Forward Award and Spirit Award for rugby
What are you most excited for?: The bond you get to create with your teammates on and off the field.
Rachel Sarkodie, Class of '30
The Bronx, New York
The Bronx, New York
Birthday: July 10
High School rugby: South Bronx Girls Rugby
Major: Undeclared Science
Accomplishments: Led school to first metro championship as captain, won Play Rugby鈥檚 Go forward Award, travelled to Texas with Play Rugby to URCs, played four sports in high school, made Elite Girls Rugby League all stars.
What are you most excited for?: Playing against college athletes and developing my athletic abilities.
High School rugby: South Bronx Girls Rugby
Major: Undeclared Science
Accomplishments: Led school to first metro championship as captain, won Play Rugby鈥檚 Go forward Award, travelled to Texas with Play Rugby to URCs, played four sports in high school, made Elite Girls Rugby League all stars.
What are you most excited for?: Playing against college athletes and developing my athletic abilities.
Rory Senft, Class of '29
Orchard Park, New York
Orchard Park, New York
Birthday: September 7
Major: Political Science and Advertising & Public Relations
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: NCR Scholastic All American, Dean's list (Fall 2025, Spring 2026), High School 7s and 15s New York State Champion 2024, Unsung Hero Award for High School Team in 2024
What are you most excited for?: Getting to know the incoming freshman class and everyone who joins the team throughout the year. I鈥檓 also looking forward to working hard with my teammates and making a strong push for a national championship.
Major: Political Science and Advertising & Public Relations
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: NCR Scholastic All American, Dean's list (Fall 2025, Spring 2026), High School 7s and 15s New York State Champion 2024, Unsung Hero Award for High School Team in 2024
What are you most excited for?: Getting to know the incoming freshman class and everyone who joins the team throughout the year. I鈥檓 also looking forward to working hard with my teammates and making a strong push for a national championship.
Triniti Shaffer, Class of '29
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Birthday: January 13
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Riverdale High
Accomplishments: VP of FFA program; district winner at agriscience fair; selected for Rebels, Panthers USA South, and Rebellion for travel rugby; 3-year team captain
What are you most excited for?: New challenges and learning new skills and techniques
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Riverdale High
Accomplishments: VP of FFA program; district winner at agriscience fair; selected for Rebels, Panthers USA South, and Rebellion for travel rugby; 3-year team captain
What are you most excited for?: New challenges and learning new skills and techniques
Alexandria Sutandar, Class of '28
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Birthday: June 20
Major: Health Science (Biomedical)
High School rugby: Arizona Bobcats Rugby Academy
Accomplishments: Alumni Weekend MVP 2024; Back of the Year 2025-26
What are you most excited for?: Making lifelong friends and paving the way for future athletes!
Major: Health Science (Biomedical)
High School rugby: Arizona Bobcats Rugby Academy
Accomplishments: Alumni Weekend MVP 2024; Back of the Year 2025-26
What are you most excited for?: Making lifelong friends and paving the way for future athletes!
Hannah Taylor, Class of '30
Smethport, Pennsylvania
Smethport, Pennsylvania
Birthday: March 21
Major: Biochemistry
Accomplishments: Co-captain in soccer and basketball; soccer awards include MVP, Defensive MVP, and 鈥淧lease Hannah Do Not Get Sick or Hurt Next Year鈥 Award.
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and trying new things!
Major: Biochemistry
Accomplishments: Co-captain in soccer and basketball; soccer awards include MVP, Defensive MVP, and 鈥淧lease Hannah Do Not Get Sick or Hurt Next Year鈥 Award.
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people and trying new things!
KayliAnn Tefft, Class of '30
Orchard Park, New York
Orchard Park, New York
Birthday: May 10
Major: Health Science
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Major: Health Science
High School rugby: Orchard Park Rugby Club
Accomplishments: Most Valuable Forward 2026, Hammer Award 2025, NYS Champions 2024 and 2026
What are you most excited for?: Meeting new people.
Lexi Thompson, Class of '29
Brampton, Ontario
Brampton, Ontario
Birthday: March 12
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Caledon Cavaliers Rugby
Accomplishments: Winning Tier 2 ROPSSAA
What are you most excited for?: Playing at the Division 1 level and living in the USA
Major: Criminology
High School rugby: Caledon Cavaliers Rugby
Accomplishments: Winning Tier 2 ROPSSAA
What are you most excited for?: Playing at the Division 1 level and living in the USA
Jules Wilson, Class of '28
Hamburg, New York
Hamburg, New York
Birthday: June 7
Major: Finance
High School rugby: Hamburg
What are you most excited for?: For the community of the team!
Major: Finance
High School rugby: Hamburg
What are you most excited for?: For the community of the team!
Lauren Fitzsimmons
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