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Women's Rugby Welcomes Five to the Incoming Class of 2029
6/5/2025 12:00:00 PM | Women's Rugby
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kathleen Flores women’s rugby head coach Rosalind Chou has announced the five-member class of 2029 that will join the Brown Bears this upcoming fall.
The five member class includes Lauren Huang, Lily McGettigan, Charlotte Davies, Naomi Van Zandt and Abby Cirillo.
“We are excited to add this group of student-athletes who will complement our current roster and bring their own unique skills and superpowers,” said head coach Rosalind Chou. “They are all motivated to contribute to our team and the larger Brown community and are just great human beings. We cannot wait to greet them on College Hill to start their academic and athletic journeys.”
Scroll for an in-depth look at each new Bear.
Lauren Huang
Back | Greenwich, Conn. | Greenwich High School
BEFORE BROWN: Varsity rugby captain as a senior...2025 CIAC Scholar Athlete Award recipient...2024 varsity rugby MVP...2024 indoor track Rookie of the Year...FCIAC girls soccer honorable mention...National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist...National Honor Society member...Chinese Honor Society member...High honor roll every quarter...Competed in soccer as a goalkeeper and competed in track and field as a sprinter and long jumper...Played club rugby for Atlantis Rugby.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Monica and Leo Huang...Has two siblings, Matthew and Lily...Plans to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in hopes of becoming a doctor.
WHY BROWN?: “Their open curriculum and positive team environment.”
Lily McGettigan
Flyhalf | Downingtown, Pa. | Downingtown STEM Academy
BEFORE BROWN: Elite Girls Rugby League First Team...Elite Girls Rugby League Selects Team...Rugby PA All-State Team Selection...Atlantis 7s and Atlantis 15’s team selection...National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Sean and Maggi McGettigan...Has one sibling, Abbey...Plans to study Psychology in hopes of becoming a sports psychologist.
WHY BROWN?: “I chose Brown because I found that it was the best place for me to grow both academically and athletically among a team that will help me learn. I wanted an environment that would push me to work hard and give effort, as well as make me match their intensity and the tight-knit community of the team is the perfect group that is the best fit for me.”
Charlotte Davies
Back | Kennett Square, Pa. | Kennett High School
BEFORE BROWN: Rugby team captain...Four time state finalist in rugby...2024 rugby 7s state champion...EGRL second team selection...DRFC Back of the Year...Nominated for Rugby PA all-stars...Female Athlete of the Year for her high school...Competed in soccer as a forward and midfielder...2023 state champion in soccer...2022 state qualifier in soccer...Also competed in track and field as a sprinter and middle distance runner...2022 state and district qualifier in track...Honor Roll in all semesters in high school.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Holly and James Davies...Has two siblings, Meredith and Emma...Enjoys coloring, art, cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors in her free time...Plans to study Human and Health Biology with a minor in Public Health.
WHY BROWN?: “I chose Brown because of the very welcoming and uplifting environment on campus. While Brown is known for being a hard school, everyone at Brown doesn’t try and compete, instead they work to collaborate and help each other, and that is the type of environment I want to put myself in.”
Naomi Van Zandt
Flyhalf | San Francisco, Calif. | Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep
BEFORE BROWN: Competed in wrestling and rugby in high school...Played club rugby for the San Mateo Wolverines.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Aya and Ansel Van Zandt...Has two siblings, Ryden and Rei...Plans to study Public Health.
WHY BROWN?: “I think the combination of the school itself and the flexibility and rigor it offers along with the rugby team’s culture that seems to push people to be excellent was more than enough to make this my top choice school.”
Abby Cirillo
Back | Mendham, N.J. | Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
BEFORE BROWN: Played rugby, lacrosse and soccer in high school...2022 EGRL Champion...2023 All-Elite Girls Rugby Honorable Mention selection...2024 All-Elite Rugby First Team selection...2025 All-Elite Rugby First Team selection...Campus Ministry President...High Honors Academic Award recipient...Played rugby at Morris High School and for Elite Girls Rugby League (EGRL) Selects Side...
PERSONAL: Daughter of Stacey and Scott Cirillo...Has two siblings, Zach and Max... Enjoys baking, exercising, lifeguarding, volunteering and serving on the St. Joseph youth Ministry Board during her free time...Plans to study Health and Human Biology in hopes of becoming a Health Care Provider.
WHY BROWN?: “Being born and raised in a very homogenous, suburban community I am drawn to Brown for the rigorous and diverse curriculum in the sciences, inclusive student body, and rich urban setting which provides an opportunity to stretch and challenge myself academically, athletically, and socially like no other school.”
