Amy Spafford

California native Amy Spafford played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Amy Spafford earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named on the Denver Onyx bench against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She attended Lindenwood University and both wrestled and played rugby with the Lions while there. She also represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,501

Laura Lavigne

New York native Laura Lavigne played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Laura Lavigne earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named on the Denver Onyx bench against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the USA U20s in 2020, as well as the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,500

Gabby Rivera

New Mexico native Gabby Rivera played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Gabby Rivera earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named on the Denver Onyx bench against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,499

Gianna Solomon

Colorado native Gianna Solomon played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Gianna Solomon earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named on the Denver Onyx bench against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL.

NARDB Player #1,498

Tahna Wilfley

Colorado native Tahna Wilfley played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Tahna Wilfley earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL, as well as the Eagle Impact Rugby Academy. She was named as a Foundational Five player for the Denver Onyx at the age of 17, and is the daughter of former USA Men’s Eagle Link Wilfley. She scored 2 tries in 6 games (all starts) for the Denver Onyx in WER’s inaugural season, helping the team go almost undefeated to claim their first WER title.

Following the WER season, Tahna Wilfley was included in the USA Sevens squad for the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series, and earned her debut ain Dubai at the age of 18.

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NARDB Player #1,497

Monique Coffey

Alberta native Monique Coffey played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

A capped Canadian, Monique Coffey earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the Canadian Sevens team, earning her debut at the Cape Town 7s in 2025, and has played with the Cape Town Wild Dogs in the Rugby Tens Championship. She has also played with the Headliners and the All-Stars in the PR7s

NARDB Player #1,496

Julie Tordonato

Colorado native Julie Tordonato played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

A capped USA Eagle, Julie Tordonato earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She has previously represented the Colorado Gray Wolves, and Life West in the WPL, and has participated in a number of USA camps.

NARDB Player #1,495

Kristin Bitter

California native Kristin Bitter played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

A capped USA Eagle, Kristin Bitter earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She attended Dartmouth University, playing rugby while there and was a part of the USA Squad for the 2023 PAC 4 as Eagle #313.

On 2nd June, 2025, Leicester Tigers announced that Kristin Bitter had signed with the club for their 2025/26 PWR season. She represented the USA at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, and in early 2026 she was also included in the USA Eagles’ UK Player Alignment Camp.

NARDB Player #1,494

Erica Coulibaly

Illinois native Erica Coulibaly played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for their entire WER career.

Erica Coulibaly earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named in the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She attended Iowa University, playing club rugby while there, and she’s represented the Colorado Gray Wolves in the WPL. She was included in the USA Player Pool for the Spring 2025 tour, with the potential to earn her international debut.

NARDB Player #1,493

Mckenzie Hawkins

Tennessee native Mckenzie Hawkins played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Denver Onyx for her entire WER career.

Capped USA Eagle Mckenzie Hawkins earned her WER debut in Round 2 of the 2025 season, when she was named as captain the Denver Onyx starting lineup against the Bay Breakers, the first game in Onyx history. She attended Lindenwood University and played with the Lions while there, and earned her USA debut in 2018 as Eagle #276, representing the USA at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

NARDB Player #1,492