Event Brief
Rugby Programs Shift to 'Open' Category for Trans Athletes
Filed: Mar 04, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: Charlotte Royals and Mother Ruckers adopt 'open' category, limiting women's teams to biological females.
WHO: Charlotte Royals, Mother Ruckers
WHAT: Elimination of women's teams in favor of 'open' category
WHEN: Mar 04, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: New policy restricting women's competition to biological females
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