Position: Number 8

Mikey Williams

English forward Mikey Williams played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. She represented the Twin Cities Gemini (2025) and the Chicago Tempest (2026).

Mikey Williams was named on the TC Gemini bench for the team’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. Williams has previously played with the University of Essex, and the Thurrock T-Birds in the UK. Williams earned 7 appearances for the TC Gemini during the 2025 season, starting 4 times and scoring a try in WER’s first season. She returned for a second season in the competition in 2026, this time representing the Chicago Tempest.

NARDB Player #1,473

Natayah Bauer

Oregon native Natayah Bauer played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. She represented the Twin Cities Gemini for her entire WER career.

Despite initially being named to the reserve roster, Natayah Bauer was named on the TC Gemini bench for the team’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. Bauer has previously played with ORSU in Oregon. Bauer would appear in 9 of the Gemini’s 10 games during the inaugural season of WER, earning 1 start and scoring 3 tries, 25pts total for the team. She returned for a second season with the team in 2026.

NARDB Player #1,472

Ciara Clawson

Missouri native Ciara Clawson played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. She represented the Twin Cities Gemini for her entire WER career.

Ciara Clawson was named in the starting lineup for TC Gemini’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. She is capped for the USA at both 15s and 7s levels. Clawson appeared in all 10 TC Gemini games during the inaugural season of WER, starting 9 times and scoring 4 tries in total. She returned for a second season with the team in 2026.

NARDB Player #1,470

Abbey Jacobs

Wisconsin native Abbey Jacobs played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. She represented the Twin Cities Gemini for her entire WER career.

Abbey Jacobs was named in the starting lineup for TC Gemini’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. She has previously played with the Twin City Amazons in the WPL, as well as the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Jacobs earned 8 appearanced during the inaugural season of WER, starting all 8 of her games for the TC Gemini in their first season of competition, scoring a try. She returned for a second year with the Gemini in 2026.

NARDB Player #1,464

Emily Tunney

Illinois native Emily Tunney played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Despite being listed as a reserve player, Emily Tunney was named on the bench for the Chicago Tempest’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. She has previously played with Chicago North Shore in the WPL. Tunney earned her debut in the Tempest’s WER debut, and returned for a second year with the team in 2026.

NARDB Player #1,452

Abby Albrecht

Texas native Abby Albrecht played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Abby Albrecht was named on the bench for the Chicago Tempest’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. She has previously played with the Houston Athletic Rugby Club (HARC), as well as the University of Northern Colorado.

NARDB Player #1,451

Ashley Mencke

Back row/center Ashley Mencke played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Ashley Mencke was named on the bench for the Chicago Tempest’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025. Mencke has previously represented the USA in rugby league.

NARDB Player #1,449

Kit Buzby

California native Kit Buzby played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural season in 2025. She represented the Chicago Tempest for her entire WER career.

Kit Buzby was named in the Chicago Tempest starting lineup for the team’s first ever game on 23rd March, 2025.

NARDB Player #1,440

Yeja Dunn

California native Yeja Dunn played in Women’s Elite Rugby between 2025-2026. They represented the Boston Banshees for their entire WER career.

Yeja Dunn was named in the Boston Banshees starting lineup for WER’s first ever game on 22nd March, 2025. They have previously served as President of Beantown RFC, and they were named as one of the Banshees ‘Foundational Five’. Yeja Dunn was a standout for the Banshees in their inaugural year, starting all 10 of their games in WER’s first season and averaging over a try a game with 12 scores in total, leading the entire league. They returned for a second season with the Banshees in 2026.

 

NARDB Player #1,417

Adriana Castillo

New York native Adriana Castillo played in Women’s Elite Rugby during it’s inaugural 2025 season. She represented the New York Exiles for her entire WER career.

Adriana Castillo was named as a started in the NY Exiles’ lineup for WER’s first ever match on 22nd March, 2025.

NARDB Player #1,394