Gillian McRae named to National Collegiate Rugby High Performance Team

Iowa Women's Rugby standout Gillian McRae has been selected to represent the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) High Performance Team in Northern England in August 2025. McRae was co-captain during the Hawkeyes' recent runner-up finish at the NCR 7's National Tournament last month. She is also an NCR Collegiate All-American, NCR Collegiate 7's All-Star, Lone Star Bowl Game MVP, and is on the Iowa Dean's List. McRae was a star at Cedar Falls High School where she led the Tigers rugby team to a state championship against Waverly-Shell Rock her senior year.

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To help de-fray the costs associated with international travel to play rugby, the Iowa Rugby Foundation is asking all members, friends, and alumni of Iowa men's and women's rugby to send a few dollars to Gillian's Venmo account. The Iowa Rugby Foundation is very proud of this home-grown talent and look forward to hearing more from this rising star!