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Ilona Maher's Alma Mater Cuts Women's Rugby to Club Status
A Quinnipiac assistant coach launched a Change.org petition that drew more than 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.
- Quinnipiac University announced this week that it is reclassifying its Division I women's rugby team to club status, leaving those close to the program in shock.
- The university describes the shift as a strategic realignment; according to WTIC, the move allows Quinnipiac to add a men's distance track team.
- A Quinnipiac assistant coach launched a petition to reverse the decision, gathering more than 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.
- Ilona Maher, an Olympic bronze medalist, posted "Shame on you." on Instagram, tagging the school and athletic department in response.
- Quinnipiac University maintains the change is essential to ensuring its athletics remain equitable, competitive, and sustainable for the long term.
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Petition to reinstate QU rugby's D-I status gains thousands of signatures
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Quinnipiac University’s decision to demote its women’s rugby program is causing outrage among some players and recruits. The university decided to drop the program from Division I to the club level. The program has won three national championships and produced superstar Olympian and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Ilona Maher. But [...]
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