Pushed to their limits by service rival Air Force, Army’s women’s rugby players summoned their inner strength one more time Sunday night.
In the championship match of the 2025 Armed Forces Sports Women’s Rugby Championship the All-Force team, bolstered by an influx of new talent gave Army its best shot.
The Airmen raced to a 14-5 first half lead following scoring tries by Staff Sgt. Isabelle Burr and Tech. Sgt. Chanel Kung.
The Soldiers, down at the half for the third time in the tournament, put their faith in their game plan, the players said. Army had already overcome halftime deficits in wins against Navy and Coast Guard earlier in the tournament.
Army (5-0) erupted for two second half scores and withstood a furious Air...
09.07.2025 | CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, US |
Story by Joe Lacdan
Video highlighting the 2025 Armed Forces Sports Men's and Women's Championships on August 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Armed Forces Sports fosters goodwill by promoting physical fitness, providing competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, enhancing recruitment and retention through sports diplomacy, and building strategic partnerships with allied nations. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Jonathan Anderson)
Army (5-0) erupted for two second half scores and withstood a furious Air Force attack to win their fifth Armed Forces Rugby Championship in dramatic fashion 15-14 at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
After decisive wins over Coast Guard and the Marine Corps, the All-Air Force Women’s Rugby team battled Navy to the final minute Saturday night in the 2025 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship.
Army erased a 15-7 deficit vs. Navy to win 27-15, then rallied from behind for another victory, 31-14 vs. Coast Guard.
