Denver Onyx Kick Off Season 2 of Women’s Elite Rugby this May
Onyx Open Second Campaign on May 3; Home Opener on May 10
DENVER, CO – The Denver Onyx return for the 2026 Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) season, continuing their run in the first professional women’s rugby league in the United States. The Onyx will open their campaign on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 PM PT on the road against the Bay Breakers before hosting their home opener at Infinity Park on Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 PM MT.
Led by Head Coach Sarah Chobot, the Onyx enter their second WER season following a standout inaugural campaign, bringing back a powerful roster and championship pedigree. Denver's top try scorer, Kb Slaughter, returns for season two after scoring eight tries in 10 appearances in 2025. USA Eagles veteran Joanna Kitlinski also joins the Onyx this season.
Fans are invited to experience Onyx rugby all season long at Infinity Park. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
The 2026 Denver Onyx roster is as follows:
Aly Cunningham, Anna Van Dyk, Carly Waters, Caroline Bullock, Carson Hann, Evie Oglesby, Gabby Rivera, Gianna Solomon, Joanna Kitlinski, Juliann Tordonato, Justine Perl, Kb Slaughter, Kapoina Bailey, Kennedy Feasby, Kiana Lally, Laura La Vigne, Leah Lockerman, Leah Ozersky, Makayla Wilkins, Mikaela Hall, Nicole Kimball, Rachael Harkavy, Sadie Schier, Saher Hamdan, Seq’hiya Simmons, Sheila Decker, Soraia Parr, Sydney “Spud” Davis
Upcoming Denver Onyx Games:
Home Games (Infinity Park – Glendale, CO)
May 10, 2026 – Denver Onyx vs. Chicago Tempest, 2:00 PM MDT
June 7, 2026 – Denver Onyx vs. TC Gemini, 7:00 PM MDT
June 13, 2026 – Denver Onyx vs. Boston Banshees, 5:00 PM MDT
June 21, 2026 – Denver Onyx vs. New York Exiles, 3:00 PM MDT
July 12, 2026 – Denver Onyx vs. Bay Breakers, 5:00 PM MDT
Away Games
May 3, 2026 – at Bay Breakers, 4:00 PM PDT
May 16, 2026 – at Boston Banshees, 5:00 PM EDT
May 31, 2026 – at New York Exiles, 2:00 PM EDT
July 19, 2026 – at TC Gemini, 5:00 PM CDT
July 26, 2026 – at Chicago Tempest, 5:00 PM CDT
Media Access:
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About WER
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is redefining the future of the sport in the United States as the first professional women’s rugby league. Officially launched in 2024, WER’s inaugural season kicked off in March 2025 with six founding teams across Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, Northern California, and the Twin Cities, featuring 180 of the world’s top athletes. Built on the competitive legacy of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), WER evolves the game from amateur roots into a professional stage built for longevity, unlocking new opportunities for athletes, partners, and fans. With a focus on elite competition, commercial growth, and cultural relevance, WER is ushering in the next stage of rugby in the United States. For further information visit: https://www.womenseliterugby.us/.