October 17, 2025

Steuber Rugby Stadium
Stanford, CA

Stanford 60 - Santa Cruz 0

Stanford Women's Rugby opened their 2025 preseason XVs campaign in dominant fashion with a 60–0 victory over UC Santa Cruz under the lights at Steuber Rugby Stadium. The match capped off a spirited Alumni Weekend doubleheader that brought generations of Cardinal rugby together on The Farm.

The match featured seventeen returners to the program and four first year players in their first match of rugby. The first 20 minutes were an even game with possession changing hands every few phases of play. The Cardinal found their rhythm and began to break through the Santa Cruz defensive line. The forward pack set a strong platform, while the backline showed consistent attempts to move the ball wide and support at line breaks. 

Senior Sydney Davis '26 led the scoring charge with four tries. Kirsten Lees '27 added two of her own, while Emma Cruz '26, Journey Washingtonhigh '26, Ana Palacios '27, and Ah'myah Hicks each dotted down to round out the scoring. Sophomore Chisa Ogaki '28 was clinical from the tee, converting five tries to keep the scoreboard moving.

The Cardinal will host the Stanford Rookie 10s tournament this coming Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Steuber Rugby. Our first year players, in their first month of the sport, will take the field against other new players from other schools. It will undoubtedly be a great day of learning and camaraderie. Follow us on Instagram @stanford_rugby for the schedule. 

Tries:
Kirsten Lees (4)
Emma Cruz
Journey Washingtonhigh
Sydney Davis (4)
Ah'Myah Hicks

Conversions: 
Chisa Ogaki (5)

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