From juniors in Paris to NCAA national champion, dive into the career of Boston Banshee Alex Pipkin.
Former Harvard Crimson captain Alex Pipkin is no stranger to the game of rugby. Starting at the age of 14, she quickly excelled. Originally from Maryland, Pipkin has called Massachusetts her home since coming here for college in 2018.
She established herself as a leader and standout performer, captaining the North Bay Girls U19 team for three seasons. Her team would go on to win three consecutive Maryland state titles, the 2017 Division II Club National Championship, and the 2019 High School Rugby 7s Championship. She also competed with Atlantis Girls Rugby’s U18 Elite team, gaining international experience at tournaments such as the Paris World Games and Tropical 7s.
Pipkin went on to play rugby at Harvard University, where she became a key member of the women’s program in the backline, primarily at center and fly-half. As a first-year player in the 2019-20 season, she contributed to Harvard’s NIRA National Championship title. Over the following seasons, she remained a consistent starter and contributor in both 15s and 7s, helping Harvard make deep postseason runs, including national semifinals appearances. Her performance on the field was matched by her work off it, earning NIRA All-Academic honors and the respect of her teammates.
In recognition of her leadership and experience, Pipkin was elected as captain of the Harvard women’s rugby team for the 2022-23 season. In that role, she was known for her composure, communication and ability to guide younger players, further cementing her reputation as a leader within the program.
After completing her collegiate career, Pipkin continued playing at the senior club level with Beantown RFC in Boston. Joining the club in 2023, she competes as a utility back, bringing versatility, game awareness and leadership to one of the top women’s club programs in the United States.
Pipkin plays for the Boston Banshees, where she will help lead the Boston team in their second season in the WER. Pipkin has a lot of experience and passion for this sport and it’ll be interesting to watch her grow this professional league.