Emily Briggs

Age: 26 

 

Hails From: Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, and Utah 

 

Job that Pays the Bills: Academic Advising Technician at Salt Lake Community College 

 

Rugby Life:  

• While in 8th grade in Minnesota, she played on the Varsity team for Wayzata Rugby club 

• Player in high school for the Orono Nightmares (Captain 2014) 

• Moved to Texas in her senior year of high school and started a team at her new high school, Prosper High School. Prosper High went on to place 2nd in the state and Emily was named All-State MVP Forward

• Player, BYU, (CRAA, National Collegiate Champions, 2019)

• Captain, BYU (2029-2020)

• Collegiate All American (2019)

Leading Like a Boss:  

• In the off season, she voluntarily coached Mountain Ridge Rugby in Utah and Dakota Ridge Rugby in Colorado

• Helped start Peaks Rugby, a new club in Provo, Utah

• Made several ‘How to play rugby!’ resources and game analysis videos 

• Currently coaching the new University of Utah Women’s Team, helped start the program

• Holds several leadership positions in her church and is currently leading the children’s program

• Commentator for local games and tournaments

• Volunteers with the leadership team of the Rocky Mountain Rugby Conference

• Supports local women’s clubs and the possible construction of a Professional Women’s Sports Stadium in Salt Lake City

Why We Love Emily:  

As if a stellar playing and coaching career weren’t enough to prove how much you love rugby, just 4 weeks after having a baby, Emily played in the BYU alumni game (which the alumni won for the first time in history). She also returned to coaching full-time, 3 weeks post-partum, to make sure the University of Utah team had a spring season. That’s dedication!