CUS Torino Rugby Women is an Italian women's rugby union club, based in Turin. They compete in the Serie A Elite competition, which is the top division of women's rugby in Italy.
History The women's section was created in 2013. Their first season ended without a single win and a goal difference of –652 pts.
The 2014–15 season saw CUS secure their first victory, it was their only win of the season, however, it was awarded by default because Valsugana violated federal rules regarding the match.
The following season saw CUS finally rewarded for their efforts, the team had found its rhythm in the competition and was finally achieving results. They finished the season, 7th in their group which consisted of nine teams, they had five wins, including a prestigious victory against Valsugana, the eventual champions. The team was penalized twice by the federation, they had four points deducted for fielding a player who was not in compliance with regulations, and another four points for not having an under-16 team. The penalties had no impact on their final standings.
CUS began a steady progress finishing each season one position higher than the previous, sixth in 2017, fifth in 2018, and fourth in 2019. Their progress was unfortunately interrupted during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, progress continued, and in the 2021–22 season, under the guidance of their new coach, Paul Marshallsay, CUS qualified for the semi-finals but lost to Valsugana. The following season their results were still satisfactory, but they were overtaken for fourth place by CUS Milano.
At the start of the 2023–24 season, the club acquired a title sponsor and were named "Iveco CUS Torino". At the end of the season they finished in first place in the lower group, and Paul Marshallsay departed the club.
Season standings
Season Competition Final Phase2013–14Serie A6th, Group 1 100010 –8Did not compete2014–15Serie A7th, Group 11210115Did not compete2015–16Serie A7th, Group A16501118Did not compete2016–17Serie A6th, Group 116601027Did not compete2017–18Serie A5th, Group 118110751Did not compete2018–19Serie A4th, Group 118110751Did not compete2019–20Serie A5th, Group 1930613Season interrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic.2020–21Serie ASeason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.2021–22Serie A4th, Group 11030715Semi-finalists, lost to Valsugana2022–23Eccellenza5th1470733Did not compete2023–24Serie A Élite5th1270436Did not compete2024–25Serie A Élite6th1451825Did not compete
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