I am glad you have expressed interest in playing Rugby for Marshall University. Rugby is a dynamic sport in which you need a mixture of players to be successful. Tall * Short * Strong * Fast * Quick - A variety of physical attributes and skills are needed for different tactical positions on the field. Our coaches take pride in turning high school athletics from different sports into great collegiate Rugers.

In the Fall our schedule is assigned by U.S.A Rugby. We play Home & Away games against other Universities. In the 1990's we won our division and advanced to the Midwest Sweet Sixteen on three occasions. In two of those seasons we were one game away from competing for a National Championship in the elite eight in the Nation.

In the Spring we compete in Tournaments across the East Coast. These tournaments prepare us for the Fall Season. Some of these Tournaments have over 100 Rugby Teams competing. In the past we have won Tournaments at St Patrick's Day, Savannah Georgia* Marti Grai, New Orleans * Ohio Classic, Columbus Ohio.

The Rugby Mentality that is developed on the field of play does carry over into other social activities. We have taken team trips to the Beach, Skiing, and Whitewater rafting. We also have functions at the Rugby House on 5th Avenue and have an Annual Rugby Formal Dance and Banquet.

We have a Varsity & Developmental side. It usually takes one semester on developmental before you can compete for a varsity position, but players can advance more quickly. We practice twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30) and play games on Saturday. The schedule is such that practice and games are not to demanding on school and other activities.

Each year Alumni return for the Annual Alumni v/s University Game. At the dinner the night before the game, accomplished Alumni always speak on how Rugby positively impacted their life. We look forward to you becoming part of our Brotherhood. Please summit you information and a coach will contact you.

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