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Federal judge denies injunction to allow Quinnipiac rugby to remain a varsity sport while lawsuit proceeds

Earlier this month, 23 players filed the lawsuit against the university and various school officials and claimed they violated Title IX by eliminating the team. The complaint alleged that the program was cut as retaliation for equality complaints brought up by longtime coach Becky Carlson over the years.

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'Taking this very seriously.' Judge needs more time to decide on fate of Quinnipiac women's rugby team

The judge called the school's rollout of the plan to cut the team "pathetic."