Who can play Rugby?

• Height: Somewhere between 5'2" and 6'10"

• Weight: 130 pounds to 320 plus

• Speed: Very slow to very fast

• Athletic Background: Horseshoes to  football

Due to the diversity of rugby's positions and skill requirements, almost anyone can play rugby at some level. Skills that you may already possess from other sports will help you. Among those skills are:

• Basketball: Ball handling, jumping, and possession tactics
• Soccer: Kicking, positioning, vision, and strategy
• Football: Tackling, running with the ball, leg strength
• Track: Speed and endurance
• Wrestling: Manhandling opponents, strength, and endurance

A rugby player is unwilling to be a "former athlete" at an early age. The inability to play college or professional sports is not enough reason for a rugby player to accept old age or immobility. A rugby player enjoys training, being fit, and competing with and against others who accept only the best from themselves. Rugby players know the average man doesn't reach physical maturity and ability until around the age of 28. He enjoys realizing his potential rather than wondering about it.

 Rugby is all about competing with your mates, playing the best field sport in the world, and knowing that rugby speaks to the best sporting instincts we can conjure up on a given Saturday. See ya on the pitch!

For those who are new to Rugby

Lack of experience is not a problem. Your coaches and teammates will go out of their way to teach you the skills you will need. After participating in controlled practices you will be eased into the action at a pace you are comfortable with.

Coaching

Experienced Coaches will closely monitor your progress and provide supportive practice sessions and personal support to help you reach your goals.

Fraternal Atmosphere

Rugby is truly a fraternity. You will make friends who you will cherish for the rest of your life. It is a proven fact that when you need a helping hand you can count on your mates.

 FAQ

When is the rugby season?
There is both a Fall and Spring season. The fall season starts as soon as classes begin and runs through November. TheSpring season begins in Mid february and ends with a game against the alumni the weekend before final exams . There is also 7's throughout the summer.

What equipment is needed?
Athletic gear is all you need for training, although we recommend soccer boots, shorts, jersey and mouthpiece. The club supplies match jerseys.

When do we practice?
There are training sessions every Tues and Thurs evenings 4:30 pm to  7 pm while in season at the Club Sports Field on the Busch Campus

Where do we play?
Most of our home matches are played at the Club Sports Field on the Busch Campus