College Scholarships
In the United States, Rugby is primarily a club sport played on college campuses. Players generally pay their participation fees and the university may help the teams with access to training and competition facilities and financial help to cover some expenses. Given Rugby’s status as a college club sport, there are currently no full club rugby scholarships available at universities or colleges in the United States. For information about scholarships for NCAA women's varsity rugby, please visit NCAA Scholarships.
USA RUGBY is aware of only a few American Universities that currently give certain scholarships or stipends for club rugby players. These include:
American International College - A four-year private school college located in Springfield, MA, is offering over $100,000 in scholarships for the men’s and women’s rugby programs. The team is starting this year and is being considered a Varsity B program with full backing from university officials from top to bottom. Prospective players will enjoy use of varsity facilities and trainers, and receive the person-first education a private school can offer. Interested players are encouraged to contact Head Coach Josh Macy through his e-mail ([email protected]) or blog (coachingchronicle.blogspot.com). While admissions and academic info can be found at www.aic.edu or through a Facebook search of “AIC Rugby.”
Arkansas State University - Rugby has grown at Arkansas State to the extent that the school is now able to offer partial scholarships for men and women Rugby players. Qualifying Rugby players from out-of-state may now attend Arkansas State for the in-state tuition rate.
Idaho State University - Idaho State offers out of state fee waivers. The tuition at Idaho State for residents is $2200 a semester for those who have their own insurance and $2600 for those who do not have their own insurance. Idaho State is a D2 program in the Utah Rugby Union. The cost to attend ISU without the waiver is $7500 plus per semester. With a waiver you save an estimated $4800 a semester. We are looking for the serious student athlete, who wants to continue their education and rugby career. We are proud of our 85% graduation rate since 1996.
For more information interested parties can contact:
Coach Ram Eddings,
Idaho State University
P.O. Box 8345,
Pocatello, ID 83209
work 208-282-3242
home 208-232-6221
cell 208-244-1252
fax 208-282-4864
[email protected]
James Madison University - The rugby alumni at James Madison University have recently endowed the Luis de Souza Pinto Memorial Scholarship, to benefit an international rugby player attending James Madison University. JMU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2008 semester. The initial scholarship is estimated to be $1,000 for the first years tuition. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. The team expects to award the first scholarship in 2008. Any individual interested in attending JMU and playing rugby is encouraged to apply, regardless of international status.
Kutztown University - The Kutztown University Rugby Club offers financial assistance in the form of rugby scholarships totaling $10,000.00 per year , donated annually by the Kutztown University Alumni. In conjunction with that, Kutztown University offers half and full tuition waivers to international students that score 1250 or more in their SAT. Please read more about the financial awards and the Kutztown University Rugby Club, at http://kutztownrugby.com.
David Bailey Scholarship - A $2,000 scholarship awarded to a rugby player that has completed a minimum of thirty credits and is majoring in Sociology. This scholarship is awarded by the Bailey family in honor of their son, David, who was a four year member of the rugby club.
KU Fallen Brothers Scholarship - The Kutztown rugby alumni awards two $500.00 academic scholarships in memory of David Bailey and 9/11 casualty Robert Devitt Jr.
RP Fitness Scholarships - Two $1,000 awards , will be given to one forward and one back, each semester. This award will be given to a member of the twenty five man travel squad that obtains the highest fitness score in their respective category. The awards are being funded by Kutztown Rugby Alumni, Mr.Jeff Reiss and Mr. Paul Presinzano.
Book Scholarships - Six, $250.00 book awards will be given each semester, to players selected by the coaching staff. This includes incoming freshmen.
University of Connecticut - The UConn Rugby Alumni Association is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to an incoming freshman rugby player at the University of Connecticut (”the University”). Our goal is to assist student their rugby and academic career at the University.
Miami Rugby Scholarships - The Miami Rugby Alumni Association awards two $500 scholarships each year at Old Boys. Our first scholarship is named after Doug Edwards, Miami RFC's long time player and coach who passed away in 2002. Minus a few years living and playing in Pittsburgh and Atlanta, Doug played for Miami from 1969 through 1983. In 1984 Doug began coaching Miami. Doug also volunteered as an Ohio Rugby Union select side coach, Midwest Rugby Union select side coach and Collegiate All-American manager.
The Collegiate All-Americans award the Doug Edwards Best Tourist Award each year to "the player who shows outstanding ability on the pitch and character off the field during the course of the annual All-American Tour." This is the only award presented during the Collegiate All Americans annual tour. You can read Doug's obituary, written by Bowling Green State University RFC head coach Roger Mazzarella in our August 2002 Newsletter. The Doug Edwards Memorial Scholarship is annually supported by Doug's wife, Barb.
Our second scholarship is named after Lionel Young who founded Miami RFC in 1968 and passed away in 2004. Lionel was born in Birtley, England in 1921 where here played for Rockcliff RFC. After serving in the British army in WWII, Lionel emigrated to Canada where he played a part in founding two clubs in Toronto. Lionel started Miami RFC in the fall of 1968 and left Oxford for Florida in 1970. More information on Lionel can be found on page 2 of our August 2005 Newsletter. The Lionel Young Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Miami Rugby Alumni Association.
Scholarships are awarded to students who have been active members of Miami RFC for at least two semesters, are not graduating in the coming semester and are in good standing with the university. Scholarship applications are sent out each spring and include a short essay portion about how rugby has transcended into other areas of the player's daily life. Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and are awarded at our annual Old Boys Match each September.
Palmer Chiropractic College - Palmer is a competitive Mens Division One club side that is nestled in the heart of the Midwest, USA. A Rugby programme with a lot of great opportinities. One of a kind. The Palmer College Scholarship Rugby Program offers both partial and full Rugby scholarships ranging from 25%-100% of tuition. School fees are approximately $21,000 per year. All first team players will recieve at least a 50% scholarship. 6-7 will recieve a 75% scholarship. A chance of a lifetime to play the game of Rugby and at the same time get money for school towards becoming a Doctor of Chiropratic. What an opportunity this is and its up to you to seize the moment. The scholarship applies year round and so is not specific to the rugby season. Also, students may receive an additional $2,100 towards tuition fees from working in the school gym. We would love to have you if you have what it takes to part of a great club that is deeply rooted in its rugby tradition and chiropractic philosophies. BE PART OF THE FAMILY.
Please direct all enquiries to:
Coach: Nemani (Mani) Delaibatiki
Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 563 212 8823
WEBSITE: www.palmer.eduw3.palmer.edu/rugby
Team email - [email protected]
Penn State University - There is a $1000 scholarship for high school players that come to Penn State to play rugby. There is also admissions assistance available.
Contact:
Peter Steinberg
410 BAB
University Park, PA 16802
814-883-5732
[email protected].
Team websites: www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby and www.clubs.psu.edu/up/womensrugby
Texas A&M University - After 39 years of prestigious rugby and numerous National Championships and playoff runs, this Division I Collegiate powerhouse now offers partial scholarships for in-state and out-of-state rugby players. Qualifying players from out-of-state may now attend Texas A&M for the in-state tuition rate.
Truman State University - The Truman Alumni Award is given to entering freshmen (1-3) that come to Truman with previous high school Rugby experience and promise to be leaders on the team. Each award is up to $500 and is paid in two installments - at the end of the fall and spring seasons. The award is for the freshman year only. It is expected that the recipient(s) will be contributing members of the team, attending practices and games.
To find out more information:
Visit http://rugby.truman.edu/men or http://rugby.truman.edu/men/PDF/AlumniAward-Application.PDF
Or contact:
Coach Bill Sexton
1405 East Meadow Lane
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-626-2324
[email protected].
University of Stony Brook - Partial scholarships are available for both Men's and Women's teams.
Dan Yarusso
Office: (631) 632-6454
Cell: (631) 872-6042
Email: [email protected]
Website: HowlandGrowl.Com
St. Bonaventure University - The rugby alumni at St. Bonaventure University have recently endowed the Robert Peraza Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a Bonaventure player who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. SBU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2007 semester. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. This is a needs-based scholarship; we want to find high school rugby players who normally would not have the opportunity to attend St. Bonaventure University due to financial need. The amount we award is based on how much we can raise but it will be renewable to the same student for 4 years. As the scholarship grows, we will have more flexibility to the amount we award and the number of students we award it to. St. Bonaventure is the first Catholic University in the U.S. to endow a scholarship for rugby players.
For more information:
Contact Paul Fordiani
www.sburfc.com
By phone at 410.837.0908.
West Chester University - The West Chester Rugby Foundation now offers rugby scholarship opportunities to play rugby at West Chester University.
Charl Welman, MSISeC, CNA
Assistant Coach: Arkansas State University
870-897-2863
[email protected]
The West Chester (PA) University Men’s Rugby Club has made the commitment to becoming an elite national level USA Rugby collegiate program. In support of that effort the West Chester Rugby Foundation, a newly formed non-profit 501 (c) 3 LLC corporation, is most pleased to announce that two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to qualified incoming student rugby players at West Chester University for the fall of 2009. Eligible candidates can be either qualified incoming freshmen or transferring underclassmen.
The West Chester Rugby Foundation has as its mission to nurture and support the growth of high school and collegiate rugby in the greater Chester County (PA) area. In addition to scholarship opportunities the Foundation will run a series of player skill sessions for local high school ruggers as well as hosting a high school tournament in the spring of 2009.
For more information on the foundation and its scholarship opportunities and clinics please contact us at: [email protected]
The West Chester Rugby Foundation
www.wcurugby.com
Additionally, there are ways to earn collegiate credits and play rugby at the same time. These opportunities include:
Summer Sports Program at Macquarie University in Australia. Michigan State University, in partnership with Macquarie University, offers a unique educational opportunity for college student athletes. This program is arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA).
Rugby Study Abroad (http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/rugby.html) - This program provides opportunities for American students to spend one or two semesters studying in Wellington, New Zealand and playing with a local club.
Middle Tennessee State University - MTSU offers the following classes in Rugby: PHED 131001 Beginning Rugby; PHED 131002 Intermediate Rugby; For further information, please contact Anthony Neely, Adjunct Professor, PO Box 96, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; phone 615-812-1754; [email protected].
University of Illinois at Chicago - The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a full credit course in Rugby union football.
Rugby Scholarships The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship
The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship consists of £1,000 awarded to a first year medical or dental student who has demonstrated merit both on the rugby pitch and in their studies prior to attending University. The scholarship aims to allow the selected student to continue excelling while at College, both on the pitch and off.
This scholarship has been made possible by Dr Terence Gibson (Guy's, Medicine, 1966 & President of the GKT Rugby Club) and is named in memory of his daughter Maxine, who was a keen rugby supporter. The scholarship fund has also been supported by Guy's alumni who have generously contributed towards this new initiative which aims to help maintain rugby at the Health Schools.
To apply for the Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship, applicants need to fill an application form, providing a personal statement of no more than 500 words on why they believe they should receive the scholarship. A written reference from the applicant's rugby coach (either at their school or rugby team should also be provided. The closing date for the applications is 25th of January 2010.
For further enquiries, applicants can e-mail [email protected]
University of South Florida
Young Bull Scholarship
The Bull Scholarship will be a way to recognize and reward those players that participated in the High School Rugby and then continue their playing career with the University of South Florida Rugby Football Club. Each year, the USF Rugby Football Club Old Boys award scholarships to players that participated in the High School Rugby the previous year and are completing their Freshman year with USFRFC. Recipients are selected based on their contribution to the club and commitment to excellence in rugby and in the classroom.
Unstop-A-Bull Scholarship
This will be the top tier scholarship offered to all USFRFC Players within their five years of eligibility. This scholarship will go to those who demonstrate professionalism, and leadership both in the classroom and on the pitch. This player will be dedicated to USF Rugby and participate in all team events to include, games, recruitment, fundraising and philanthropy.
The Gray's Bookstore Scholarship
It is yet to be determined who this award will be given to. This is a wonderful gesture from the Gray's Staff and we are greatly appreciative. This award is worth $250.00 in books and will be distributed twice a year
http://ctr.usf.edu/usfrugby
Name of College: Saint Mary’s College of California
Name of Coach or primary contact: Damien Fatongia ’05, Tim O’Brien, John Everett, Omar Zazueta
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected] (Damien) [email protected] (Tim), [email protected] (John), [email protected] (Omar)
Phone numbers: coach or primary contact: 925-631-4745
Public/Private: Private, Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2500
Average SAT score: 1100 (Critical Reading and Math ONLY, we do not weigh the Writing section in admissions decisions)
Average ACT score: 24 Composite
Tuition cost: $33,760
Room and Board costs: 6,570 (Housing) + 5,370 (Meal Plan) = $11,940
School web address: www.smcadmit.com
Rugby Club website address: www.gaelrugby.com
Application Deadline: Nov. 15th Early Action (non-binding)/ Feb 1st Regular Deadline
Scholarship opportunities: Merit Based Scholarships (solely based on academic achievement):
3.7 weighted GPA + 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or 27 ACT Comp will automatically receive $12,000 renewable each year for 4 years
3.8 weighted GPA + 1350 (Critical Reading and Math) or 31 ACT Comp students will have an opportunity to compete for an additional $10,000
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship: For graduating students from a Lasallian high school with a minimum of at least a 3.3 GPA will automatically receive a $10,000 scholarship
18 $12,000 scholarships for the performing arts programs which are audition based
Also we offer scholarship opportunities to students who will participate with our speech and debate team as well. We offer up to $10,000 scholarships in this program.
Students may also qualify for our institutional aid along with state and federal funds through the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) which is available between January 1st thru
February 15th
(institutional deadline)
Avg. Financial Aid Package: $29,000 Avg. Student Debt after graduation: $25,000
Admission consideration opportunities: Holistic approach to the evaluation process. We will consider all activities along with academic performance, teacher/coach recommendation and personal statement
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: The rugby program at Saint Mary’s will offer student athletes an opportunity to grow as a student and rugby player under the guidance of Tim O’Brien and John Everett. The team has a full dedicated field that went under renovations and improvements in 2008 costing more than $500,000.
Although a club sport, coaches, administrators, the student body and athletes treat the program with varsity expectation. The team trains 3-4 times a week from October through May with the expectations of making the National Collegiate tournament in the spring. As part of the rugby culture on campus, the team partakes on an Easter tour international each year to expose the student athletes to the worldwide rugby culture. Destinations have included Spain, Fiji, Argentina, Ireland and New Zealand.
Name of College: University of South Carolina – Columbia
Name of Coach/primary contact: Head Coach Geoff Mason / Administrator James Farrar
Email of Coach/primary contact: Geoff Mason: [email protected] / James Farrar: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach/primary contact: Geoff Mason: 803-667-2701 / James Farrar: 803-972-0401
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 19,765 (Fall 2008)
Average SAT score: Verbal: 586 / Math: 605 (Fall 2008)
Average ACT score: 25 (Fall 2008)
Tuition cost: In-State: $8,838 / Out-of-State: $22,908 (Fall 2008)
Room and Board costs: $7,318 approx. (Fall 2008)
School web address: www.SC.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.USCRugby.org
Application Deadline: December 1st
Scholarship opportunities: 93% of New Freshmen, along with 90% of continuing students receive some form of aid
Admission consideration opportunities: N/A
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Whether you've always dreamed of being a college athlete, or you're a U19 player aspiring for greatness, the Men's Rugby Club at the University of South Carolina has something for everyone. Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina Men’s Rugby Club is the oldest club sport at USC, boasting a long and distinguished record of success over the years. In 2007, the club was promoted to USA Rugby South Division 1 where we have competed against renowned teams such as the Universities of Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, as well as Arkansas State and Clemson (which we have defeated in four straight matches). In 2008, USC continued to demonstrate its national notoriety with a proud showing at 25th in the Fall collegiate rankings (American Rugby News). In 2010, we will be playing in the new Carolinas Rugby League with two of our current opponents of North Carolina & Clemson, as well as four additional teams which include Wake Forest, East Carolina, Appalachian State, & North Carolina State. Our hard work is evident throughout the school year, as our season encompasses both the Fall and Spring Semesters. In addition to scheduled matches, we compete in a number of tournaments including the Southeastern Conference Tournament and the Palmetto State Tournament, which we have won more times than any other club in South Carolina.
Our recruitment strategy has met with abundant success enlisting players from the SC High School League, as well as from other state-based organizations to attend USC with the goal of playing rugby for our team. We maintain a policy that everyone has the opportunity to play regardless of ability. Combining this philosophy with our recruitment strategies, we are sustaining a roster of 65+ young men, which enables us to field three sides on any given game weekend. Our C side serves as our developmental side, currently competing in Division 3 with its own schedule and coaching staff. USC Men’s Rugby is proud to boast that we are the only team in South Division 1 that has three sides of competitive ruggers.
With the direction of six full-time USA Rugby certified coaches, our club not only teaches the love of the game, but also the many skills and techniques that are necessary to compete. As a note of great pride for our club, Head Coach Geoff Mason is the only former professional player coaching a collegiate rugby club in the South today. Less than three years old, our field is widely considered by visiting coaches, teams, players, and fans as "the most beautiful pitch in the South.” Our alumni are also among some of the most dedicated in the nation, with many donating both time and money to continue to support the club that taught them the game they love.
We would encourage everyone to check out our website at www.USCRugby.org to learn more about the club, our schedule, or collegiate rugby in general. It provides information on current players, team merchandise, and upcoming events. If you require additional information, or if you would like to arrange a visit during the season, you may contact us directly at [email protected].
Name of College: Lander University
Name of Coach or primary contact: TD Maze
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864-388-8153
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban (closer to rural)
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3000
Average SAT score: 980
Average ACT score: 20
Tuition cost: In-state $4380/semester; Out-of-state $8280/semester (becomes in-state with a scholarship)
Room and Board costs: $4380/semester
School web address: www.lander.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.lander.edu/rugby
Application Deadline: September 1 (Fall) and January 1 (Spring)
Scholarship opportunities: Yes, (small number)
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes, contact the coach for waived application fee
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The Lander University Rugby Program began in 2002 and has steadily increased in popularity. We are a D-III collegiate team with the goal of rising to D-II in the next 5-years. The university has recently improved our practice and playing facilities by adding a new recreational complex.
Name of College: Furman University
Name of Coach or primary contact: John Roberts, head coach
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864.294.2187
Public/Private: Private Liberal Arts
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,600
Average SAT score: 1200-1380
Average ACT score:
Tuition Room and Board costs: Total cost tuition and room and board: $34,588
School web address: www.furman.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.furman.edu/furugby
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Few rugby-related scholarships, but the school does a tremendous job of meeting full-need of students who are accepted. There are ample aid opportunities. Do not let the stick price scare you.
Admission consideration opportunities: Furman is very rugby-friendly school. We are selective. If you are borderline, being a rugby-player will earn you a bit of extra consideration.
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Furman Rugby and John Roberts was featured in the June, 2009 issue of Rugby Magazine (www.furman.edu/if/rugbymag.pdf) and is one of the very best small-college programs in the nation. Over the past ten years, the program has compiled a 134-30-1 record. The Paladins have captured three national Division III champions, have been runner twice and have collected five Rugby South Championships.
The Furman Rugby program boasts the finest rugby college facilities in the South. We play in a stadium dedicated exclusively to rugby. The stadium and plaza accommodates up to 800 fans. We play on a plush green field, which is over-seeded with rye grass during the playing season. We have a scoreboard and PA system. Our pitch – John S. Roberts Field – is named for our long-time coach, who is an outstanding mentor.
Name of College: The Citadel
Name of Coach or primary contact: Major Bill Bell, USMC (Men) James Grigg (Women)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected] [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: w (843) 953-5535
Public/Private: Public School, Senior Military College
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban, downtown Charleston, South Carolina
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,200
Average SAT score: 1040 – 1100 (critical reading & math only)
Average ACT score: 21
Tuition cost: $21,943 in-state, $35,177 out of state (includes tuition, room and board, laundry, books, uniforms, dry-cleaning, activities and recreation fees, athletic tickets)
School web address: www.citadel.edu
Rugby website: http://www.citadel.edu/icra/clubsports/teams/rugbym/rugbymen.html
Application Deadline: no set deadline, best to apply before Christmas
Admissions Contact: Major Jeff Price, [email protected] , w (843) 953-5230
Scholarship opportunities: open to all incoming freshmen, each application serves as a general scholarship application.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Citadel ranks No. 3 nationally among public colleges and universities in our Carnegie classification in the percentage of students who graduate in four years. That category includes colleges with master's level programs. The latest data shows that 62.4% of entering freshmen graduated from The Citadel within four years. The national average four-year graduation rate is about 30%. The Citadel leads South Carolina public colleges and universities in its four-year graduation rate. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2009 recognize The Citadel in several different categories:
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The men’s team was formed in 1974 and is one of the oldest college teams in the South. We compete in friendly matches in the fall and within the South and USA Rugby competition structure in the Spring.
As a club, practices are three times a week in the afternoon from 4 pm – 6 pm. Weight training and additional conditioning is on an individual or unit basis (forwards, backs) outside of scheduled practice times. Cadets are expected to place academics first and foremost in their life, but we place a high priority on balancing their academics and military commitments with our team program. Practices are a mix of games designed to improve individual skills, build cohesive units and form a well-rounded, disciplined team with players that have the courage to make decisions and create opportunities. We value skill, determination and the willingness to try new things and make mistakes over highly structured play. We back this up with a sound instruction on Laws and the spirit of rugby that fits well with our leadership and values training at The Citadel.
The coaching staff works hard to make each training session rewarding and to teach our students about rugby. However, since practice time is short students are encouraged to study the laws of rugby and how the game is played outside of practice. We often take time to watch matches, review articles and ideas about the sport but each player should show the self discipline to learn about the game on their own as well. The Citadel Men have consistently done well in the South as a Division III side. We placed 2nd in the East Coast Division III National Championships in 2006. Although having one of the smallest student bodies in USA Rugby South we plan on moving to Division II in the next few years.
Name of College: Life University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Dan Payne
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 619-618-5209 or 770-426-2616
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban – Marietta Georgia – 15 miles from downtown Atlanta
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,000
Tuition cost: $7,000 per year
Room and Board costs: $300 per month
School web address: www.life.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.liferugby.com
Application Deadline: Rolling applications
Scholarship opportunities:
Admission consideration opportunities: Extracurricular activities & athletic background with a specific emphasis placed on ability to bring recognition to the university in a positive manner through academic and athletic achievement.
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The rugby program at Life University is a varsity program that is fully supported by the university. The program has 2 dedicated rugby pitches, weight room, a full time Director of Rugby that follows up on development of players in the classroom & with their skills on the field and a large and accomplished staff of assistant coaches and is set to begin competition in the Collegiate Division 1 in the fall of 2010
What degrees are offered through the College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies?
· Business Administration B.S.
· Computer Information Management A.S. or B.S.
· Biology B.S.
· Biopsychology B.S.
· Exercise Science B.S.
· General Studies B.S.
· Life Coaching A.S.
· Psychology (with a Life Coaching Certificate) B.S.
· Nutrition B.S.
· Dietetics and a Dietetic Internship Program B.S.
· Masters in Sports Health Science with concentrations available in Exercise & Sport Science, Sport Injury Management, Sport Coaching, Nutrition Sport Science, and Chiropractic Sport Science.
Name of College: College of Charleston
Name of Coach or primary contact: Rob James (president)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 443 690 4767
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx. 10,000
Average SAT score: 1080–1290
Average ACT score: 22–28
Tuition cost: out of state tuition: $21,846
Room and Board costs: $4,956–$8,516
School web address: www.cofc.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.cofcmensrugby.com
Application Deadline: October 15
Scholarship opportunities: December 1: If you want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. Grades, test scores or other talents determine eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The College of Charleston Men’s Rugby Club was founded in 2002. In our years of competitive play we have placed in many major tournaments in the South. Currently we are undergoing major growth in all aspects of the club. For instance, last season we held our first tournament, which was a major success. Additionally, expanded our club to include a B-side, which will pay dividends in the future by training less experienced players. We are a Division 3 club, but we have won numerous games against more established Division 1&2 clubs. We practice three days a week, and play games on the weekend. If you have any other questions about The College of Charleston, or our rugby program please contact us.
Name of College: Clemson University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Wright Henry
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864-506-3961
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 14,000
Average SAT score: 590 to 680 for math and 550 to 640 for critical reading
Average ACT score: 23 to 28 for math and 25 to 30 for composite
Tuition cost: In-State: $11,478; Out-of-state: $25,788
Room and Board costs: In-state: $6,774; Out-of-state: $6,774
School web address: www.clemson.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.clemsonrugby.com
Application Deadline: To ensure a Feb. 15 notification of fall admission, you must apply by
Dec. 1. To be considered for an academic recruiting scholarship you must apply by Dec.
31. Deadline for fall admission is May 1
Scholarship opportunities: University offers in-state tuition to eligible out-of-state
students. The University also offers other scholarships based on varying criteria.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Rugby has been a Clemson tradition since 1967 and in those 42 seasons we have won South championships, produced South All-Stars and All-Americans, and established ourselves as one of the top teams in the South.
We are the second highest funded club sport on campus. We have access to our own field on campus and practice 5-7pm Tuesday & Thursday. We play in both the Fall and Spring, but never travel when there is a home football game. Joining the club is a great way to get involved on campus and provides great leadership opportunities.
Name of College: University of Arizona
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Sitton
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (520) 907-4758
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 28,400
Average SAT score: Percentiles 25%/75% - Math 490/620, Reading 480/600, Writing --
Average ACT score: Percentiles 25%/75% -- Composite 21/27, Math 21/26, Reading 20/26
Tuition cost: Fall 2009 (Semester) Resident: $3,430.00, Out of State: $11,130.00
Room and Board costs: Residence Halls: $1,900-4,800.00 (Semester), Triple to Single occupancy; Meal Plan $1600-2800.00 per year
School web address: http://www.arizona.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.wildcatrugby.org
Application Deadline: Fall: May 1, Spring: November 1, https://admissions.arizona.edu/dates/
Scholarship opportunities: https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/
Admission consideration opportunities: https://admissions.arizona.edu/requirements/
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http://www.wildcatrugby.org/page/newcomer-info
We are a strong student driven organization with an excellent, experienced coaching staff. We are generally considered to be among the top 10 collegiate rugby programs in the United States based on our club conduct (we receive the greatest amount of funds from Student Athletics of any club on campus), our conference standings (SoCal Upper Division), and the awards of our former and current players. In the last 10 years we have had 42 All-Conference, 10 Collegiate All-American, 8 U-19s, 3 U-20s, 3 Eagles 7s, and 1 Eagles 15 selections. Some of our former players have found success playing for professional teams in England and New Zealand, former players also play for several of the nation’s Super League (OMBAC, Chicago Lions, Chicago Griffins), Division I, and Division II sides (Red Mountain– DII 2008 National Champions).
Tucson has a warm dry climate; students can expect to arrive in August to 100+ degrees; however by the time rugby practice begins in September temperatures have fallen into the 90s (with practice in the evening under the lights), by December days are in the 50s and 60s (perfect for rugby!). Spring conference matches typically take place in sunny conditions in the 60s and 70s. No snow or ice ever!
Rugby players get back out what they put into the program. If you expect to play at the Varsity level and beyond you should commit yourself to training with your teammates during voluntary running and lifting sessions outside team practice time, team practice is Tuesday and Thursday. If you are looking for a social rugby team you might look elsewhere, while we do enjoy our social time we focus our game at a competitive level and expect such attitudes from our players.
Name of College: DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Name of Coach or primary contact: ALEX MAGLEBY
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 603-229-2792
Public/Private: PRIVATE
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): RURAL
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4000
Average SAT score: VERBAL – 726; MATH - 731
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: for 08-09 $36,690
Room and Board costs: for 08-09 $11,229
School web address: www.dartmouth.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.dartmouth.edu/~rugby
Application Deadline: EARLY DECISION NOVEMBER 1; REGULAR DECISION JANUARY 1, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: GET ACCEPTED AND THE COLLEGE WILL MAKE IT FINANCIAL
FEASIBLE FOR A FAMILY. THERE ARE NO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE IVY LEAGUE. HARD
PART IS GETTING ADMITTED.
Admission consideration opportunities: NO TAGS.
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The Dartmouth Men’s Rugby team has established itself as one of the premier Division 1 collegiate programs in the United States. The Big Green, historical figures of east coast rugby, have three national final four appearances, 13 New England titles, and numerous National Championship playoff appearances, including qualifying four out of the last five years. Dartmouth has the highest winning percentage of any team in the tradition laden Ivy League, and has won nine of the last 12 Ivy Cup Championships, continuing a long tradition of besting rivals Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale.
The Big Green excels in the US collegiate ranks on a long tradition of professional coaching, touring, alumni support, community engagement, and rigorous student-athlete leadership development.
As the first American university side to tour the United Kingdom (1958) and Ireland (1962), Dartmouth has an extensive legacy of international exposure. Other recent tours have found the Big Green in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Cardiff, Dublin, and Rome competing against and training alongside some of the world’s most illustrious rugby clubs. Touring is just one of the many reasons why Dartmouth excels at developing numerous regional All-Stars, Collegiate All-Americans, and US Eagles.
Moreover, it is the stalwart support of the campus community, the College administration, and our loyal alumni base that sets Dartmouth Rugby apart. That support has produced a high performance club infrastructure with an internationally experienced coaching staff, enthusiastic home crowds, and as of the fall of 2005 a multi-million dollar clubhouse facility that includes three pitches dedicated to rugby football.
Name of College: University of Delaware
Name of Coach or primary contact: Bjorn Haglid
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (302) 540-7429
Public/Private: Public State School
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban – Ivy League qualities
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 15,318
Average SAT score: 1770-1980
Critical Reading 540-640
Math 560-660
Writing 540-650
Average ACT score: Composite 28
Tuition cost: $22,240 Annual Out-of-State Tuition
Room and Board costs: $5,708 & $3,600 for a total of $9,308
School web address: www.udel.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.DelawareRugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010, December 1, 2009 for consideration for scholarship awards
Scholarship opportunities: $2,000 Freshmen Scholarship from Delaware Rugby Foundation (DRF)
www.DelawareRugbyFoundation.org
Admission consideration opportunities: not at this time
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The men’s program competes at both Division 1 & 3 at the University of Delaware; there are less than a handful of teams on the east coast that can support two teams.
Our Division 1 team plays in the MARFU college premier division. Our competition is Penn State, Navy, Kutztown, Univ. of Maryland, Univ. of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Rutgers.
The Division 3 team competes in the EPRU and against LaSalle, Lehigh, Widener, Haverford, Swarthmore and Lafayette.
We typically have 60 -80 on the roster. We are usually ranked in the top twenty of the college D1 teams in the states.
Our field is natural grass and is located on campus. We have lights for night games and aluminum 30 foot tall uprights. We practice on the University of Delaware’s Football team’s practice fields. We have trainers at all of our home games.
Name of College: University of Texas at Austin
Name of Coach or primary contact: Randall Lott, Coach
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (512) 731-9675
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 37,389
Average SAT score: 1831 (includes new “writing” score)
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: Texas Resident: $8,520 - $9,808. Non-resident: $28,654-32,860
A flat rate tuition based dependent on specific college attending and hours undertaken
http://www.utexas.edu/tuition/index.php
Room and Board costs: On Campus housing costs begins at approx $7,800 (includes food, for about 12 meals per week). There are also numerous off-campus dorms and co-ops.
Estimated Total Cost of Undergraduate Education (Fall 2009–Spring 2010) Texas resident on-campus $22,464 – 27,168
Texas resident off-campus $22,842 – 27,546
Non-resident on-campus $34,180 – 47,396
Non-resident off-campus $34,558 – 47,774
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/whyut/basics/finances/index.html
School web address: www.utexas.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.utrugby.com
Application Deadline:
2010 Spring Deadline: October 1, 2009
2010 Summer/Fall Deadline: December 15, 2009
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/
Scholarship opportunities: None through the Rugby Club. It is not allowed through our Rec Sports rules. However, the school offers many financial aid and scholarship opportunities:
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/financial-aid/index.html
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/scholarships/index.html
Admission consideration opportunities: Rugby is a Sports Club under the Division of Recreational Sports and has no influence with the admissions process.
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A. UT Rugby
I. The University of Texas at Austin Men's Rugby Football Club is a member of the Western Rugby Football Union Collegiate Division I (Texas Region). The club is sanctioned by the Texas Rugby Union, the Western Rugby Football Union and USA Rugby. We are members of the UT Sports Club Association and are sanctioned by and in good standing with the University of Texas at Austin.
II. Carry 2 to 3 sides, dependent on number of students. We play Fall pre-season schedule and Spring League schedule.
III. All Coaches USA Rugby Certified
IV. Rugby Club has a dedicated Sports Medicine Doctor and Trainers supplied by University.
V. Train 3 days a week (T/W/TH) from 7-9pm.
VI. Player Eligibility:
Selection for the weekend teams will be based on the following criteria:
1. Your dues status. No pay, no play.
2. Your attendance at practice and games (75% minimum required to play 1st Side).
3. Your performance in practice and games.
4. Your participation in assigned weekly and game-day duties.
5. Your attendance at team community service events.
B. UT
Name of College: Harvard University
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Gonzales
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 617-828-6172
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban, Cambridge, MA
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 6,648
Undergrad average SAT score: Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 690 / 800, SAT Math: 700 / 780, SAT Writing: 690 / 790
Top 10% of high school students: 95%
SAT score (25/75 percentile): 2080-2370
ACT score (25/75 percentile): 31-34
Average ACT score: ACT Composite: 31 / 35, ACT English: 32 / 35, ACT Math: 31 / 35
Tuition cost: Tuition and Fees: $36,173, Books: $1,000, Other Expenses: $2,035, Total Cost: $50,250
Room and Board costs: Room and Board: $11,042
School web address: http://www.harvard.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/rugby/
Application Deadline: Jan 1
Scholarship opportunities: Yes
Admission consideration opportunities: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/index.html
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MISSION STATEMENT HARVARD RUGBY IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC PROGRAME. IT STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND ENCOURAGES ALL MEMBERS TO PLAY TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THEIR ABILITY. BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE HARVARD COMMUNITY OF BOTH GENDERS AND ALL RACES. IT WILL STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ITS RUGBY BY PROVIDING PROTOCOLS, STANDARDS, COACHING, SAFETY, AND FACILTIES TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL. AND WILL ENCOURAGE ALL WHO PARTICIPATE TO RESPONSIBLY ENJOY THE GAME AND ITS TRADITIONS.
Name of College: Bowling Green State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Roger Mazzarella
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 419-308-4384
Public/Private: Public Four Year University
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Small town rural, Bowling Green, Ohio
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 16,000
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score: 21
Tuition cost: $9,000 per year
Room and Board costs: $7,000 per year
School web address: www.bgsu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.bgsurugby.com
Application Deadline: April 20 each year
Scholarship opportunities: Sliding scale scholarship is automatic based on H.S. GPA
Admission consideration opportunities: Contact Rugby Club directly
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The Bowling Green State University Rugby Football Club finished its regular season with a 52 – 3 – 2 record before heading into the 2009 National Collegiate Championships. BGSU has competed in the National Championships six out of the past nine years. In addition, the Falcons won their 28th straight Mid American Conference championship and its second straight Midwest championship. In 2008 the BGSU RFC celebrated its 40th Anniversary with an all-time overall record of 1771 – 369 – 83 record for a .827 winning percentage.
In addition – the Falcons have traveled the rugby world with bi-annual tours that have included four trips to England, two to South Africa and one each to Ireland and Wales. In 2010, the club will return to England.
BGSU plays on its own dedicated pitch with parking for 100 cars, an electronic scoreboard, an on site changing room and bleacher seating for 150 fans.The BGSU RFC is the largest university club in the Midwest, regularly fielding four sides each weekend.
Name of College: University of Colorado
Name of Coach or primary contact: James Snyder
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 303-641-2096
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 25k Undergraduate
Average SAT score: 1191
Average ACT score: 26.5
Tuition cost: $7,200/yr (resident) $26k/yr (nonresident)
Room and Board costs: Varies
School web address: www.colorado.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.curugby.com
Application Deadline: Early decision: December 2, 2009 Traditional: January 15, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: 55% of students receive financial Aid
Admission consideration opportunities: Qualified Rugby playing applicants are aided in admissions process
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The University of Colorado Men’s Rugby program strives to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate competition. We expect our athletes to be high caliber students with a strong focus on academic achievement and we hold them to high moral standards. Commitment and dedication to excellence as a student and an athlete is recognized and rewarded.
Our team trains on a full-size rugby dedicated grass field when weather is permitting. In colder weather months our team trains inside a state-of-the-art climate controlled synthetic turf dome. Additionally, we have access to three wet weather outdoor synthetic turf fields, one of which has lighting where we will frequently host night games.
Our competitive league consistently produces sweet 16 teams, and has produced several final four teams and a national champion within the past decade. Colorado State, University of Wyoming, United States Air Force Academy and University of New Mexico are our regular season opponents and each team contributes to one of the most challenging and competitive leagues in the United States.
The city of Boulder is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the country to live. With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year and immediate access to the Colorado Rocky Mountains with world class mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding it is far and away one of the best college towns in the US.
Name of College: Cornell University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tonee LaBar
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 607-592-9329
Public/Private: Private, except for 3 schools for NY Residents
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rural
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 15,000
Average SAT score: 700 Math, 660 Verbal
Average ACT score: 29
Tuition cost: 34000
Room and Board costs: 7000
School web address: www.cornell.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.curfc.com
Application Deadline: Early decision – November 1st , Regular Decision, January 2nd
Scholarship opportunities: Financial Aide available through University, none through rugby
Admission consideration opportunities: None for rugby
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Our primary focus is a Fall season competition against there other seven Ivy league schools. Cornell rugby has its own pitch, but facilities wise, that is all. Out commitment expectations are that we expect all players to be at every practice and game and to give it their all at every practice. Our program develops rugby players, whether experienced or not experieced at all. We work hard, we play hard and we bleed red.
Name of College: San Diego State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Matt Sherman
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 415.828.8073
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 30,000, Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
Average SAT score: 25th / 75th Percentile, SAT Critical Reading: 460/ 570, SAT Math: 480/590, SAT Writing: NA
Average ACT score: ACT Composite:20/25, ACT English:19/25, ACT Math:19/25
Tuition cost: Tuition and Fees: $3,754 (in-state); $13,924 (out-of-state), Books: $1,566,
Room and Board costs: Room and Board: $11,266, Other Expenses: $3,802, Total Cost: $20,388 (in-state); $30,558 (out-of-state)
School web address: www.sdsu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.aztecrugby.com
Application Deadline: Oct 1-Nov 30 CSUMentor Web site.
Scholarship opportunities: San Diego State University Financial Aid (2006 - 07): Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 46%, Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid, Federal Grants: 18%, State / Local Grants: 27%, Institutional Grants: 18%, Loans: 26%, Average Amount of Aid: Federal Grants: $3,733, State / Local Grants: $2,236, Institutional Grants: $3,672, Loans: $3,255
Admission consideration opportunities: No
Most Popular Majors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Health and Physical Education, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Business Major is one of the top programs in the country and Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science is also a top program in the country
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SDSU Rugby is a program on the rise that provides a competitive and challenging environment for athletes looking to push themselves and to excel. We train 3 days a week in the fall, and 4 days a week in the spring, when in season. The team also works out in the Varsity weight room 2-3 times per week with a certified strength and conditioning coach, has pool regeneration sessions and video study sessions. Overall, we provide a very professional environment with former international players as coaches, and have produced numerous current and past Senior International players and All Americans (4 in 2009). The program has high goals to achieve and works hard to meet them. We have 3 teams, a Div 1 A and B side, and a Div 3 team, that is more social in nature, so there’s a place for everyone. Our players are a very tight group and SDSU prides itself on creating friendships and bonds within the team that will last a lifetime. For more information please visit www.aztecrugby.com
See our 2009 Highlights on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BiO7CtRj0
Name of College: Stanford University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Jonathan Griffin
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 650-521-1736
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban; campus university
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx: 6500
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: $37,380*
Room and Board costs: $11,463**
School web address: www.stanford.du
Rugby Club website address: www.stanford.edu/group/mrugby/
Application Deadline: Early Action: Nov 1st; Regular Decision Jan 1st ; Transfer: Mar 15th
Scholarship opportunities: No rugby scholarship; Admission is on a ‘needs blind’ basis; extensive academic & social/economic scholarships (see foot notes)
Admission consideration opportunities: None
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Stanford Rugby is Club Sport made up of a Men’s and Women’s Rugby Clubs. It is an exceptional Club Sport in that the teams commitment to playing the highest level of rugby possible is underpinned by our competitiveness in one of the most competitive leagues in the country, together with a commitment from the university and Alumni Foundation Board to support a full time coach in as a professional program as possible.
Stanford has a fully dedicated floodlit rugby stadium with men’s and women’s changing rooms and Club House. Stanford has hosted the past six Collegiate National Championships, and as recent as 2007 hosted both the USA Rugby Eagles world cup qualifying games. The field is host to a number of additional championships and tournament throughout the year.
The program has benefited from a dedicated Rugby Foundation and Board who fund a full time Director of Rugby and several assistant coaches, including an ATC and S&C. The club plays in the NorCal DI Men’s and Women’s league, with the men playing against Cal, St Marys, U.C. Davis, Sacramento St and Chico State, and the women playing against cal, Chico State, U.N. Reno, and Humboldt State, .
Touring has been a huge part of the Stanford Rugby. Stanford has planned on a tour to Fiji and New Zealand for the summer of 2010. The club has both an A and B side has a long history of developing players for the elite end of the game including the All American XV, Pacific Coast Collegiate All Stars, U20 eagles, and Eagles 7’s teams.
FootNotes:
* Families earning less than $100K p.a. will have tuition fee’s waived
** Families earning less than $60K p.a. will have tuition, room and board fee’s waived
(see www.stanford.edu for full disclosure information on all scholarships)
Name of College: Penn State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Don Ferrell
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 814-867-1319
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 38,000
Average GPA (two thirds of Adm. decision): University Park – 3.57 – 3.97 / Other campuses – 2.96 – 3.41
Average SAT score (less than one third): University Park – 1740 – 1980 / Other campuses - 1470 - 1910
Average ACT score (less than one third): University Park – 26 – 31 / Other campuses – 20 - 25
Tuition cost: University Park – PA Resident $14,426 / Non PA Resident $26,020
Room and Board costs: $8,300
School web address: http://www.psu.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://www.psurugby.org – Program Site http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby/ - Men’s Team Site
Application Deadline: November 30 for Fall and Summer Admission / November 1 for Spring Admission
Scholarship opportunities: None Currently
Admission consideration opportunities: Ability to switch 2 recruit’s campus assignment from any PSU Campus to University Park. Ability to Flag a recruits admission application as a Rugby Recruit, to receive maximum reviews.
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: The Penn State Rugby Program is one of the country’s premier combined rugby programs. The program is fully supported by the University, as evidenced by our full time paid coach and administrative staff. Our facilities and staffs (coaching, administrative, medical, strength and conditioning) are second to none. The Program is under the PSU Athletic dept., not the Club Sports dept. which allows us access too many of the same benefits as our Varsity programs (PSU Athlete Medical Insurance, Athletic Trainers, Team Physicians, Rehabilitation Services, Athlete-Only Weight Room, etc.). The program is run exactly like our many Varsity programs, and is comprised of serious student/athletes who train 5 days a week in pursuit of the ultimate collegiate team goal, a National Championship. There are no tryouts or cuts, and we run as many sides as we have players to field.
Name of College: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING MEN
Name of Coach or primary contact: RICH CORTEZ
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 307-760-5050
Public/Private: PUBLIC
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban small town, 2 hours north of Denver, CO
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,600
Average SAT score:
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
Average ACT score: 24
Tuition & Fees cost: Resident: $1,653.00/15 hours credit/semester; Non-resident: $5,613.00/semester
Room and Board costs: $3,664.50 for double room and 15 meals per week, slightly higher for unlimited meals.
School web address: www.uwyo.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.uwyo.edu/mensrugby
Application Deadline: March 1 is financial aid deadline; therefore, admissions should be done prior to January 1 for the following year, if possible.
Scholarship opportunities: All players receive a small subsidy through fundraising
Admission consideration opportunities:
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UW Rugby: 3 Final Fours (1991, 2000, 2002); 8 Sweet Sixteen’s; 1 National Championship Runner-up
17 All Americans; 5 USA Eagles—all learned their rugby at UW, not having played in high school.
We practice hard and prepare well—nutrition, conditioning, technique and skill development—but most of all we have fun. See our mission statement and core values at www.uwyo.edu/mensrugby.
Name of College: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Massman (Head Coach), Chris Hay (Director of Recruiting)
Email of Coach or primary contact:
[email protected] or [email protected] (Nick Massman)
[email protected] or [email protected] (Chris Hay)
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Nick Massman – (805)801-7273 cell
Chris Hay – (601) 737-8650 home, (808) 497-7972 cell
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 20,000
Average SAT score: 1230
Average ACT score: 27
Average GPA: 3.77
Tuition cost: $5,043
Room and Board costs: $9,369
School web address: www.calpoly.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.calpolyrugby.com
Application Deadline: 31 Oct (Early Decision), 30 November Regular Admission
Scholarship opportunities: Many full and partial scholarships offered through the University found @ http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_finaid/types_aid/scholarships.htm The Cal Poly Rugby Team offers up to four $500 scholarships per year when authorized by the Cal Poly Rugby Alumni Association.
Admission consideration opportunities: Consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the nation. From Forbes and U.S. News: Ranked #27 in the nation for public universities and #201 for all universities both (public and private), #3 ranked public university in the nation for highest undergraduate salaries. For the 16th straight year Cal Poly was ranked as the best public master’s university in the West. 10 reasons why students come to Cal Poly: Central Coast location, “Learn by doing” philosophy, safe campus, cost of attendance, A Cal Poly degree, small class sizes, high job placement rate, great clubs (rugby) and programs, beautiful campus, and off campus living.
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: Trips to the national tournament 9 of the last 10 years. A regular contender for SCRFU premier div championship.We have produced 15 All Americans and 6 Eagle players over the last 6 years. Our commitment to the path of excellence both on and off the field continues to be very high and our expectation of incoming players to be good citizens, good teammates and ambassadors of the game of rugby remain positive.
Name of College: Texas A&M University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Craig Coates
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 979-571-2784
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Both – College Town in an Urban setting although Bryan/College Station has grown to ~ 140,000 people so it has many of the conveniences of a much larger city.
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 35,665
Average SAT score: 1210
Average ACT score: 26
Tuition cost: $8,336 (includes tuition and fees)
Room and Board costs: $8,039
School web address: http://www.tamu.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://aggierugby.com/
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: $1,000 Rugby Scholarships – Qualifies Students for in state tuition rates which saves an additional $14,550.
Admission consideration opportunities: None
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Coaches have LAU, Territorial, and All American Representative Coaching Experience
Dedicated Rugby Game Pitch
2 Independent Full-Size Lighted Practice Fields
Access to Varsity Indoor Practice Facility
Access to Weight Training Facility
Medics Present at all Practices and Games
Well Organized and Supportive Rugby Alumni Group
Name of College: Molloy College (Men’s and Women’s Rugby Clubs)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Brendan Droge
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (516) 678-5000 ext. 6751 (work), (516) 236-2111 (cell)
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2800
Average SAT score: 1000 (math and critical reading score combined)
Average ACT score: 21 (composite score)
Tuition cost: $20,000
Room and Board costs: N/A as Molloy does not have dorms, the college has plans to build them in the next year or two. In the meantime, we will help students find an apartment in the area.
School web address: www.molloy.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.molloy.edu/student/rugby/index.asp
Application Deadline: Molloy has rolling admissions so there is no deadline.
Scholarship opportunities: I work as a Senior Admissions Counselor and Adjunct Math Professor at the college so I can help with this process. Molloy offers scholarships for academics and community service work that student’s have done.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Admissions Committee looks for its prospective students to have a solid “B” average (somewhere in the 80’s) and a 1000 SAT/21 ACT score (math and critical reading sections combined. They’d also like to see that the student was involved in extracurricular activities at his or her high school. The requirements for transfer students vary based on their major of interest, I can help with this process.
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Our men’s program was founded in 2005 and our women’s in 2008. Despite Molloy College’s small size, the rugby clubs are by far the most popular organizations on campus. Our matches, even in comparison to on-campus basketball games, get larger crowds. As it is a club sport, we understand if players miss a practice or match here and there, but myself and the other coach (Scott Salvato) run it as a varsity sport. We practice twice a week, but expect players to workout on their own on a daily basis. Our home matches are played on a beautifully lined field on campus. Both myself and coach Salvato work on campus making it easy for players to get in touch with us.
Aside from our National Guard affiliation, we are sponsored by a local chiropractic firm who gives our player’s discounts for treatment; they also attend all of our home matches and stretch the players before the match. In addition, the college’s dance team performs during halftime of matches and a local bagpipe band leads our players onto the field at all home matches.
Name of College: Stony Brook University (NY)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Daniel Yarusso
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: Office: (631) 632-6454; Mobile: (631) 872-6042
Public/Private: Public (SUNY)
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 24,000
Average SAT score: mid-50% range for Math: 580-670; Critical Reading: 540-630; Writing: 530-620
Average ACT score: mid-50% range 24-28
Tuition cost: Tuition: $4,970 NYS Resident; $12,870 Out-of-State (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Room and Board costs: $9,132 (varies according to meal plan) (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Other Fees: $1,460(costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Health Insurance: $959 (Can be waved with proof of personal insurance) ($951 International) (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
School web address: www.StonyBrook.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.StonyBrookRugby.org
Application Deadline: While there is no formal deadline for freshman applicants, students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by December 1; for spring admission by November 1.
Scholarship opportunities: Limited dedicated Rugby Scholarships
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes
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The Stony Brook Seawolves rugby program strives for excellence on and off the field. Our rugby program is built on pride, dedication and swagger. Off the field Stony Brook is a complete University, offering courses of study from medicine to engineering to liberal sciences. Perfect for the student who knows the career that want to pursue or the student who is still looking to decide.
On the field, Seawolves rugby is currently proud member of the Met-NY's 2nd division, but have our goals set to be the top of the 1st division. The team is proud to have qualified coaches with top level USA Rugby accreditations, as well as the ability to bring in top ranked coaches/player from around the world. Recent specialty coaches include, Ben Gollings (IRB all-time leading points scorer), Marty Wiggins (USA rugby forwards coach) and Bob Tonkin (Rhino Rugby consultant, UK).
Player development is a staple of our rugby programs agenda. In line with NCAA regulations, players should expect to train 15-20 hours a week. Practices consist of physical fitness, individual skill development, team continuity and of course fun/games!
Name of College: Brigham Young University
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Smyth
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (801) 422-2934
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Daytime Undergraduates enrolled: 29,890
Average SAT score for entering freshmen: 1,240
Average ACT score for entering freshmen : 28
Undergraduate tuition cost per semester: LDS: $2,145; Non-LDS: $4,290
Room and Board costs: $6,840
School web address: http://www.byu.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.byurugby.com
Application Deadlines: 1 February for Fall Semester, 1 October for Winter Semester
Scholarship opportunities: BYU does not offer athletic scholarships to rugby players, however some private funds may be available to help with tuition for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. All recipients of private financial aid are expected to work on campus to pay for room, board & fees.
Admission consideration opportunities: In exceptional cases, the team may support the candidacy for admission of otherwise very well-qualified applicants.
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BYU offers a University-supported program with a rich history of excellence on the rugby pitch. The team plays its competitive schedule in the Winter Semester (January to the end of April). Team members are offered a superlative strength and conditioning program during the Fall Semester, with official practices limited to Saturday Mornings, allowing student-athletes to focus on academics.
BYU facilities include a full-size outdoor grass practice field, a world-class indoor practice facility that is shared with other intercollegiate sports, and an NFL-caliber weight training facility (with superior coaching during lifting sessions). The team shares sophisticated athletic training facilities (for injury treatment and recovery) and full-time trainers and Doctors that travel with the team.
The team’s picturesque competition stadium is called “South Field” and is shared with the University’s soccer programs. The stadium currently seats 2,200 fans in back-supported comfort. Plans are actively underway to expand the stadium to add offices, a press box, athlete changing facilities, etc. The team is very well supported by the local community and routinely attracts thousands of spectators to its home matches.
During the competition season, the team practices (or competes) six days per week, with Mondays usually devoted to film sessions and Fridays to a “captain’s walkthrough” for scheduled Saturday matches. The regular season usually includes 4 road trips during January and February. Mandatory study halls and team devotionals are held daily when on the road. Home games are usually played in March, with the occasional away match interspersed.
Since the team normally qualifies for post-season play, traveling-squad players will also be required to travel to the rounds of 16/8 and the national semi/finals. The rounds of 16/8 usually occur during final exams, so players will be required to adjust their schedules to take exams before the playoffs. The semis/finals occur after the end of the semester.
BYU actively recruits young men that exhibit high moral character, intelligence, a solid work ethic, and athletic ability. We offer an exceptional training environment, superior coaching, and wholesome camaraderie that is second to none.
Central Washington University - Ellensburg, Washington www.cwu.edu
Coach: Bob Ford Phone: (509)963-3557 Email: [email protected]
Mid 50% SAT: 1010 ( critical reading and math scores only)
Mid 50% ACT: 21 (composite score)
General GPA necessary for admittance: Mid 50% GPA: 3.27
Any rugby scholarships or scholarships that players have gotten in the past: Central Washington University offers several opportunities for all students to receive financial assistance. Below are details regarding: Tuition Waivers, Scholarships, and National Guard / CWU ROTC Program. Currently the National Guard and the Army ROTC program both do an extensive review of student athletes that are participating in the Rugby program to identify athletes that qualify for assistance and have military interests.
Tuition Waivers: To recognize the academic achievement of talented entering freshmen, CWU awards merit-based tuition waivers to selected students who are admitted to Central on or before February 1 of each year and who will start school in the upcoming fall. The tuition waivers are based on applicants' Admissions Index (AI) and are awarded starting February of each year. Students with an AI equal to or greater than 40 are eligible to receive a partial tuition waiver. These partial waivers will be granted for the first year of attendance only. There is no application to complete in order to be considered for tuition waivers. AI Calculator: www.cwu.edu/~admissions/index.php/index-calculator
Scholarships: To apply for CWU scholarships visit the CWU scholarship web site at http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/ The 2009-2010 CWU General Scholarship Application Guidelines are now available. They provide information and detailed instructions on how to complete the electronic application. The deadline to submit the application and additional materials required (when necessary) to the Scholarship Office is on or before February 1.
National Guard / CWU ROTC Program Information: (Past Rugby athletes which have qualified for these opportunities include: Ryan Snider and Chad Hansen) The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) has a multitude of benefits to offer. If you qualify, ROTC will assist you by providing funding for full tuition, books and other expenses. In addition to providing financial support, ROTC is Leadership Development that will last a lifetime. The training we deliver is part of your college curriculum and the cornerstone of your professional development as a Commissioned Officer. There are several options, ranging from the traditional Four-Year Cadet, who joins the program in his or her freshman year, to the Campus-Based Cadet, who has already embarked upon his or her college journey, but wants to join the ranks of the elite Soldier-Leader, and become an Army Officer. For more information, http://www.cwu.edu/~roo/
Whether the rugby program has any admission pull or set asides: Prospective rugby players do not have any special "pull" for admissions.
Any in state tuition programs that can be utilized by out of state players: The WUE : allows students throughout the western United States to enroll at a reduced tuition rate. Participating states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, (Washington), and Wyoming.WUE tuition is based on the current in-state tuition, x 150%. The WUE scholarship waives a portion of the out-of-state tuition For more details please follow this link: http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/wue.html
Features: Central Washington University Men's Rugby team has been ranked in the top 20 nationally for the last 4 years. They completed their league season undefeated and have successfully defended their league title for the last 2 years. The wildcats play an expansive and progressive style that provides players with the freedom to make decisions while fostering a dynamic learning environment. Central athletes are not only known for their abilities on the field but also their academic achievement. Every athlete on the CWU Rugby team is enrolled in the team's academic 1st program and receives support from the coaching staff to identify resources on campus which help them to be successful in the classroom. For more details on the CWU Rugby program and to enroll in Central Washington University please make use of the information below.
Main web site: www.cwu.edu
Rugby Homepage: www.cwurugby.com
Admissions web site: www.cwu.edu/~admissions
Admissions toll free number 1-866-CWU-4YOU (866-298-4968)
More than 77% of CWU students receive some form of financial assistance.
Name of College: Vassar College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tony Brown
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (845) 437-7804 (work)
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,400
Average SAT score: 1380
Average ACT score: 29
School web address: http://www.vassarathletics.com
Rugby Club website address: http://www.vassarathletics.com
Application Deadline: January 1st.
Scholarship opportunities: None.
Admission consideration opportunities: Rugby athletes are given consideration.
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An outstanding liberal arts college, one of the best in America, that offers an exceptional rugby program. The teams consistently make the playoffs in the very competitive Northeast. We tour regularly overseas and coaching is provided by a fulltime coach and an assistant with professional playing experience. The college supports the programs with uniforms, buses, medical training care, and insures players with a secondary insurance policy. Vassar has it’s own full size dedicated rugby field, Predator scrum machine, and ample equipment.
Name of College: Fairfield University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Andrew Cohen, Men’s Club president
Seana Mazzarino, Women’s Club president
Email of Coach or primary contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: not issued out-contact for permission from student
Public/Private: Jesuit
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx 3,200
Average SAT score: not required
Average ACT score: not required
Tuition cost: 45,000.00
Room and Board costs: Info available on website
School web address: www.fairfield.edu
Rugby Club website address:
http://fairfield.edu/athletics/rec_wrugby.html
http://fairfield.edu/athletics/rec_mensrugby.html
Application Deadline: Info available on website
Scholarship opportunities: no
Admission consideration opportunities: not privy to that information
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Info available on website or through officer listed above
Name of College: Bentley University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Josh Smith
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4,257
Average SAT score: 1830
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost: 35,828
Room and Board costs: 11,740
School web address: www.bentley.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.bentleyrugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to very good on campus gym, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, but considered a Varsity sport by players and coaches. Very active club 50+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: UC Santa Barbara
Name of Coach or primary contact: Kevin Battle
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 805 451-5652
Public/Private: public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 17,000
Average SAT score: 1871
Average ACT score:
Average G.P.A: 4.03
Tuition cost: In State $7536/Out-of-state $22,021
Room and Board costs: approx $10,000-$14,000
School web address: www.ucsb.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.ucsbrugby.com
Application Deadline: Nov. 1st-30th
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Please contact coach
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UCSB fields 3 sides, has a bi-annual international tour and hosts some of the top rugby coaches and teams from around the world. For more information, please contact coach Kevin Battle at 805 451-5652 or [email protected]
Name of College: UMaine Farmington
Name of Coach or primary contact: Woody Hanstein
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private:
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,300
Average SAT score: N/A (Not required for UMF)
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: Aprrox. 4,000
Room and Board costs: 11,000
School web address: www.umainefarmington.com
Rugby Club website address:
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to a campus gym and athletic trainer. A dedicated Coach who volunteers his time and has considerable rugby experience as a player, referee, and coach. Considered a club sport by the University. Great group of players with varying skill levels, 30+ players.
Name of College: Roger Williams University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Chris Palombo
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 401 286 9461
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3,799
Average SAT score: 1520-1780
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: 26,880
Room and Board costs: 14.030
School web address: www.rwu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.rwuhawks.com & http://hawkalumni.tripod.com
Application Deadline: Early Decision November 1 / Regular Decision February 1
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Roger Williams Men’s Rugby is a club sport that is managed by the Department of Athletics & Recreation. The team is run with the same expectations as a varsity sport with a professional coaching staff, dedicated field, training room support and access to all of the University’s state of the art facilities. Roger Williams Men’s Rugby carries a roster of 45 players with the majority of incoming freshmen having played during high school. All players are required to be in good academic and behavior standing through the university.
Roger Williams University is considered one of the ‘hottest’ liberal arts universities in the country and was named in the top 10 in the north by U.S. News & World Report. It’s the ideal place for you to begin building your own bridge from a productive academic career to a fulfilling life. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island the ocean front campus offers all of the academic and athletic needs you are looking for.
Name of College: Umass Lowell
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Vettese
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 7,316
Average SAT score: 1,065 excluding writing component
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: $19,316
Room and Board costs: $8,635
School web address: www.uml.edu
Rugby Club website address: Facebook group: UML Men’s Rugby
Application Deadline: No closing date
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to brand new Campus Recreation Center including gym and sport facilities, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, but considered a Varsity sport by players and coaches. Active club on and off the field with 30+ members with varying degrees of experience.
Name of College: University of Connecticut
Name of Coach or primary contact: Ward Patterson, (Head Coach)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: cell: 802-989-2507
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): paradise
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 17,000
Average SAT score: (critical reading and math totals) of approximately 1212….U. Conn does not use the writing score in our averages
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost:
Room and Board costs:
School web address: uconn.edu
Rugby Club website address: uconnrugby.com
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: Two $500 Rugby scholarships are available. Thank you Alumni.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Admissions Office is willing to hear our requests for consideration of players.
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U. Conn rugby is on the move. We are rebuilding our fields, and working hard to build a competitive Division 1 program. We operate as a club, but we are serious about rugby being played at the top levels. We welcome all levels of players, from the novice to the experienced select side.
Name of College: Wheaton College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Ben Spalter
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1,550
Average SAT score: Optional SAT Score Reporting
Average ACT score: Optional ACT Score Reporting
Comprehensive Fee (Full Year): $49,440
School web address: www.wheatoncollege.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://wheatoncollege.edu/athletics/rec/clubsports/mrugby.html
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
The men’s rugby team has access to a very good on campus gym, and top of the line coaches with a New Zealand style philosophy. The coach is also responsible for the Northeast Rugby Union All-Star Team and Providence Men’s Rugby Club.
While rugby is only a club sport in the US, Wheaton players and coaches take the sport as seriously as any varsity team.
Wheaton Men’s Rugby is a very active club 30+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players, and a growing alumni association dedicated to the success of the organization through rugby and professionally.
Name of College: Bryant University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Eric Catallozzi
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 401-228-5588
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3,400
Average SAT score: 1130
Average ACT score: 24
Tuition cost: $31,794
Room and Board costs: $11,757
School web address: www.bryant.edu
Rugby Club website address: NA
Application Deadline: February 1st
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities: Early decision, early action
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A beautiful close knit campus with newly renovated workout facilities. Although it is considered a club sport, the team commits time equivalent to a varsity sport. A very knowledgeable coach allows for all experience levels to learn the game and play right away.
Name of College: Colby College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tony Fletcher
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1846
Average SAT score: 2100
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: 50,320 (total comprehensive)
Room and Board costs:
School web address: www.colby.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.colby.edu/rugby/men.html
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to very good on campus gym, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, with dedicated members and very active and dedicated coach and team leaders. 30+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: Wesleyan University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Mark Fajans
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 860-759-9411
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2700
Average SAT score: 2100
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: 39,822
Room and Board costs: 11,040
School web address: www.wesleyan.edu
Rugby Club website address: N/A
Application Deadline: January 1st
Scholarship opportunities: None (Very generous Financial Aid for Need-Based)
Admission consideration opportunities: Early Decision, 2 possibilities (Nov 15th and Jan 1st)
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Student-run and self-coached club team with three senior captains, allows for flexibility of practices. The club is generally easy going yet determined to do well within the league and very serious on game day. Free student access to very good campus gym and facilities. Active club of approximately 25-30 members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: University of Hartford
Name of Coach or primary contact: Luca Mineo
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 413-896-2111
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 6812
Average SAT score: 1720
Average ACT score: 25
Tuition cost: 33,020
Room and Board costs: 12,730
School web address: www.hartford.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.limongellidesign.com/Websites/HartfordRugby/
Application Deadline: February 1, 2009
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Gym open daily and available to all student. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1:30, Fridays from 4-6, and Saturdays from 2-4. Conditioning practices are on Mondays and Wednesday nights from 10-11. Field located on campus.
Name of College: Central Connecticut State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Chris Pritchard
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:203-215-6042
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,279
Average SAT score: 1630
Average ACT score: 23
Tuition cost: 7,042
Room and Board costs: 8,618
School web address: www.ccsu.edu
Rugby Club website address:
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to school gym and equipment facilities, a club sport that gets funded by the school with a well trained coach, 25+ members with a mix of experienced and non experienced players
Name of College: Saint Anselm College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Sean Hurley
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1900
Tuition cost: 29,720
Room and Board costs: 10,635
School web address: www.anselm.edu
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
Saint Anselm is a school that takes Rugby very seriously. The roster includes 40+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players. There is also a brand new gym and the team has great coaches who play for the local Amoskeag mens team.
Name of College: Plymouth State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Kamenos
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rura (in the Lakes Region/White Mountains of NH
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4,500
Average SAT score: 1680
Average ACT score: -
Tuition cost: $27,000 (out of state)/$17,000 (in-stae)
Room and Board costs: $17,114/$8,944
School web address: www.plymouth.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.plymouth.edu/recprograms/sport-clubs/mens%20rugby.html
Application Deadline: April 1
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Students have access to a great gym facility, personal trainers, and state-of-the-art work out equipment. The rugby team practices 5 days a week with their coach. On most days Alumni come and help out and teach the newer guys. Commitment is expected and attendance at practice is key.
Name of College: University of Maine
Name of Coach or primary contact: Thomas Ciampa
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 207-752-2173
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rural
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,667
Average SAT score: 1590
Average ACT score: 22
Tuition cost: 9,626 in state/23,876 out of state
Room and Board costs: 8,348
School web address: www.umaine.edu
Rugby Club website address: none
Application Deadline: rolling admissions
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Our program finished our best season to date last year posting a 4-1 regular season record, placed 2nd in New England, 2nd in the North East, and ranked 10th Nationally. On campus we have access to a gym and locker room playing our matches and practice on the pitch at Lengyel field. We have considerable depth in players and have two coaches, Mark Grimes a former player who now resides in Orono and George Criner head of the economics department on campus. Though considered a club sport by the school, we have a dedicated following on campus and always pull in a good crowd on Saturdays. Most players pick up the sport during their first season and work closely with veterans to learn their positions and the rules of the game. Having around 30 members we practice five days a week and hope to return to NERFU and NRU this year with a chance at going to the national tournament again in the spring.
Name of College: Saint Michael’s College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Michael Ashooh
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 802-654-2500
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2000
Average SAT score: 1750
Average ACT score: 25
Tuition cost: 32,940
Room and Board costs: 8,280
School web address: www.smcvt.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.smcrugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
We're looking for excellent students who:
We are a club sport that operates under the oversight of the athletic department. This means that as a club, we are self-managed, self-organized and self-maintained. We are able to keep the club spirit of rugby alive and well, but at the same time we get full benefits of the athletic department and facilities, because we are treated by the administration as a varsity sport. It’s the best of both worlds. As a club, no one is cut and everyone plays; but we are fully funded and have excellent facilities and equipment. We have a separate practice pitch and a separate game pitch, a predator scrum sled, excellent equipment, and our own separate athletic trainers. We have independent access to excellent gym facilities as well as a full, experienced, well trained coaching staff. The team is very committed, works hard and sacrifices a lot to be excellent.
Name of College: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Name of Coach or primary contact: Joshua Kitenko
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 757-561-5590
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 973
Average SAT score: 1270
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost: $0
Room and Board costs: $0
School web address: www.cga.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.cgarugby.webs.com
Application Deadline: March 1
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Leadership potential, ROTC/JROTC experience, Personal interview, Attending Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) program
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Rugby is a club sport at the Academy and Coaches are made up of Academy and Coast Guard staff. Cadets are active duty military and must balance military, academic, and athletic obligations. The pitch where practice and games are held is located off base in Stonington, CT.
Name of College: University at Albany
Name of Coach or primary contact: John Durant
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: Public/Private: 518-447-3074[w]
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban - 550 acre campus
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 12,748
Average SAT score: SAT verbal scores over 500 88%, SAT math scores over 500 96%,
Average ACT score: ACT scores over 18 N/R
Tuition cost: NYS resident: $6698; Out of state: $14598
Room and Board costs: NYS resident: $10238; Out of state: $10238
School web address: www.albany.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.ualbanyrugby.com
Application Deadline: Regular Admission Application Deadline - March 1
Scholarship opportunities: Many scholarship opportunities available through the various schools and support groups associated with the university.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Level of Play: D1 NYS Rugby Conference Premier Division- 3 sides , 3-4 games development side specific.
Players: 50-60 active
Coaches: 3 certified usa rugby paid coaches
Support: Athletic trainer, Bus transportation to away games, Academic and other support services arranged through the university.
Alumni support : Financial through the university’s foundation to offset team’s operating expenses, Alumni job bank and career guidance, Alumni mentoring, Alumni advisory committee. Financial through the university’s foundation to offset team’s operating expenses. Alumni job bank and career guidance. Alumni mentoring, Alumni advisory committee.
Name of College: United States Air Force Academy
Name of Coach or primary contact: Major John McQuade
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 719 333-6023
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Mountain Reservation
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx 4,000
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: N/A
Room and Board costs: N/A
School web address: http://www.usafa.af.mil
Rugby Club website address: www.airforcerugby.com
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Name of College: The United States Military Academy, West Point
Name of Coach or primary contact: Richard Pohlidal
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (w) 845-938-0174 (c) 845-549-4655
Assistant Coach: Justin Hundley
Assistant Coach Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers Assistant Coach: (c) 845-549-4656
Public/Private: Public (rated #1 Public School by Forbes Magazine)
Campus Setting (Urban/Suburban): Suburban 50 miles north of NYC
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4500
Mean SAT score: Mean SAT: Verbal - 626, Math - 648
Mean ACT: English - 28, Math - 28, Sci/Reas - 27, Reading 30
Tuition cost: $0 Paid for by government, Military Service post graduation required
Room and Board costs: $0 Paid for by government. Cadets given monthly stipend during 48 month experience.
School web address: http://www.usma.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.westpointrugby.com
Application Deadline: During the Spring of your Junior year you should apply for your congressional nomination. Followed by starting a file online, by taking the Candidate Questionnaire.
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Minority Athletes, Prior Service
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
· Full time staff: 2 Rugby Specific Coaches; SAQ coaches and trainer
· High performance training environment.
· All travel, uniforms, gear paid for.
· Anderson Rugby Complex- Top class Rugby facility (home team locker-room with individual lockers, weight room, team meeting rooms, 1 synthetic turf and natural grass pitch)
· Strong alumni network
· Guaranteed employment upon graduation
· Officer mentorship program.
Name of College: Spearhead Rugby Academy, South Central Community and Technical College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Rob Holder
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 650-906-3868
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Small Town of Faribault, MN
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 5,000
Average SAT score: SAT not required
Average ACT score: ACT not required
Tuition cost: $5,000 / year full-time
Room and Board costs: $10,000 / year (includes academy costs)
School web address: www.southcentral.edu
Rugby Club website address: tbd
Application Deadline: May 2010
Scholarship opportunities: Merrit and need based scholarships available
Admission consideration opportunities: n/a
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Spearhead Rugby Academy is a year-round two year program designed to produce rugby players for elite amateur and professional rugby clubs worldwide. The typical rugby experience is supplemented by daily elite training, elite summer camps and summer international tours. Spearhead Academy is a perfect fit for players interested in the U20 USA Team.
Name of College: Syracuse University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Bob Wilson
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 315-443-3867
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Residential area, adjacent to downtown
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 12,600
Average SAT score: 1100
Average ACT score: Ave GPA 3.6
Tuition cost: $34,000
Room and Board costs: $12,500
School web address: www.syr.edu
Rugby Club website address: students.syr.edu/mensrugby
Application Deadline: January 1
Scholarship opportunities: Merit and need based aid
Admission consideration opportunities: A range of admission profiles
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Syracuse University is an AAU Research 1 institution with nine different schools and colleges, several of which are nationally ranked in their respective fields. SURFC is current New York State Champion, North East play-off winner, New York State Premier League leader and nationally ranked for the last two seasons. The game field is one of the best in New York State and practices take place on grass, turf and in the fabulous Carrier Dome. The club has a staff of four certified coaches and runs four teams. Touring destinations have included England, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Name of College: University of Utah
Name of Coach or primary contact: Blake Burdette
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 801-301-3990
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Surburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 23,000
Average SAT score: 850
Average ACT score: Average is 24, minimum required is 18
Tuition cost: Resident for full time (12 hrs/Semester) $5,000/yr Non – Resident for full time $15,000/yr
Room and Board costs: $3,000/academic year
School web address: www.utah.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.utahrugby.org
Application Deadline: April 1st for Fall Semester and November 1st for Spring Semester
Scholarship opportunities: No
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The University of Utah Rugby program can assist with admissions. We hold our student-athletes to a high academic standard and require that each athlete maintains a 2.5 gpa or higher. The rugby team has access to tutors and academic advisors to help each student-athlete to achieve this. The rugby team trains four days a week and competes against the top universities sides every year from around the country. We have an indoor practice facility to use during winter months.
Here is what the USA Rugby webstie has to say about scholarship opportunities last year. Below that you will find a list of as many universities in the USA with rugby programs as we could find. If your university would like to advertise your club on our site please contact us.
Collegiate Club Scholarship Opportunities
In the United States, Rugby is primarily a club sport played on college campuses. Players generally pay their participation fees and the university may help the teams with access to training and competition facilities and financial help to cover some expenses. Given Rugby’s status as a college club sport, there are currently no full club rugby scholarships available at universities or colleges in the United States. For information about scholarships for NCAA women's varsity rugby, please visit NCAA Scholarships.
USA RUGBY is aware of only a few American Universities that currently give certain scholarships or stipends for club rugby players. These include:
Arkansas State University - Rugby has grown at Arkansas State to the extent that the school is now able to offer partial scholarships for men and women Rugby players. Qualifying Rugby players from out-of-state may now attend Arkansas State for the in-state tuition rate.
Contact:
Charl Welman, MSISeC, CNA
Assistant Coach: Arkansas State University
870-897-2863
[email protected]
Albright College - Albright College's Rugby Program has received national recognition for its success on the field and our recruitment efforts. All interested freshmen and transfer students receive the same attention as varsity student athletes and top academic scholars. For those concerned with the affordability of a private liberal arts education, Albright offers an array of merit and need based assistance to make an Albright education feasible for many.
Contact our faculty advisor & recruiting coordinator:
Dr. Christian Hamann
610-921-7740
[email protected].
Team website: www.albrightrugby.com
Idaho State University - Idaho State offers out of state fee waivers. The tuition at Idaho State for residents is $2200 a semester for those who have their own insurance and $2600 for those who do not have their own insurance. Idaho State is a D2 program in the Utah Rugby Union. The cost to attend ISU without the waiver is $7500 plus per semester. With a waiver you save an estimated $4800 a semester. We are looking for the serious student athlete, who wants to continue their education and rugby career. We are proud of our 85% graduation rate since 1996.
For more information interested parties can contact:
Coach Ram Eddings,
Idaho State University
P.O. Box 8345,
Pocatello, ID 83209
work 208-282-3242
home 208-232-6221
cell 208-244-1252
fax 208-282-4864
[email protected]
New Mexico University - Entering freshman who are Under 19 All Stars (men and women) in their region and hold high academic marks can qualify for an AMIGO Scholarship which allows one to pay in-state tuition of $3,500 per year. This represents a $7,000 savings over the out-of-state tuition rates.
Palmer Chiropractic College - The Palmer College Scholarship Program offers both partial and full Rugby scholarships ranging from 25%-100% of tuition. School fees are approximately $21,000 per year. All first team players will recieve at least a 50% scholarship. 6-7 will recieve a 75% scholarship. And one or two players will recieve full, 100%, scholarships. The scholarship applies year round and so is not specific to the rugby season. Also, students may receive an additional $2,100 towards tuition fees from working in the school gym.
Please direct all enquiries to:
James O'Malley
[email protected]
Phone: (563) 579-4463
or visit www.palmer.eduw3.palmer.edu/rugby
Penn State University - There is a $1000 scholarship for high school players that come to Penn State to play rugby. There is also admissions assistance available.
Contact:
Peter Steinberg
410 BAB
University Park, PA 16802
814-883-5732
[email protected].
Team websites: www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby and www.clubs.psu.edu/up/womensrugby
Texas A&M University - After 39 years of prestigious rugby and numerous National Championships and playoff runs, this Division I Collegiate powerhouse now offers partial scholarships for in-state and out-of-state rugby players. Qualifying players from out-of-state may now attend Texas A&M for the in-state tuition rate.
Contact:
Texas A&M RFC Head Coach Craig Coates
(979) 571-2784
For more info visit www.aggierugby.com.
Truman State University - The Truman Alumni Award is given to entering freshmen (1-3) that come to Truman with previous high school Rugby experience and promise to be leaders on the team. Each award is up to $500 and is paid in two installments - at the end of the fall and spring seasons. The award is for the freshman year only. It is expected that the recipient(s) will be contributing members of the team, attending practices and games.
To find out more information:
Visit http://rugby.truman.edu/men or http://rugby.truman.edu/men/PDF/AlumniAward-Application.PDF
Or contact:
Coach Bill Sexton
1405 East Meadow Lane
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-626-2324
[email protected].
University of Stony Brook - Partial scholarships are available for both Men's and Women's teams.
Contact: Frank Grieco
516.458.6997 or 631.751.4605
via email at [email protected].
For more information, please visit the team website http://eteamz.com/blackwidowrugby
St. Bonaventure University
The rugby alumni at St. Bonaventure University have recently endowed the Robert Peraza Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a Bonaventure player who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. SBU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2007 semester. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. This is a needs-based scholarship; we want to find high school rugby players who normally would not have the opportunity to attend St. Bonaventure University due to financial need. The amount we award is based on how much we can raise but it will be renewable to the same student for 4 years. As the scholarship grows, we will have more flexibility to the amount we award and the number of students we award it to. St. Bonaventure is the first Catholic University in the U.S. to endow a scholarship for rugby players.
For more information:
Contact Paul Fordiani
[email protected]
By phone at 410.837.0908.
Additionally, there are ways to earn collegiate credits and play rugby at the same time. These opportunities include:
Summer Sports Program at Macquarie University in Australia. Michigan State University, in partnership with Macquarie University, offers a unique educational opportunity for college student athletes. This program is arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA).
Rugby Study Abroad (http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/rugby.html) - This program provides opportunities for American students to spend one or two semesters studying in Wellington, New Zealand and playing with a local club.
Middle Tennessee State University - MTSU offers the following classes in Rugby: PHED 131001 Beginning Rugby; PHED 131002 Intermediate Rugby; For further information, please contact Anthony Neely, Adjunct Professor, PO Box 96, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; phone 615-812-1754; [email protected].
University of Illinois at Chicago - The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a full credit course in Rugby union football.
If you have information on scholarship opportunities at your college or university and would like them to be listed on USA Rugby webpage, please contact [email protected]
The following universities in the US had rugby clubs for men and/or women when we last checked. Adams State College
Agnes Scott College
Albany SUNY http://www.albany.edu/%7ealbrfc/arfc1.html
Albright College http://www.albrightrugby.com/
Alfred University http://www.alfred.edu/students/activities/clubs_organizations.html
Allegheny College
American University
Amherst College http://www.amherst.edu/~rugby/
Anderson University
Angelo State University
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
Arkansas State University
Army UMA West Point http://www.armyrfc.com/
Ashland University
Auburn University http://www.auburn.edu/rugby/
Augustana College
Azusa Pacific University
Babson College
Ball State University
Bard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bemidji State College
Bentley College
Bethel College
Binghamton State University
Biola University
Black Friars
Blacksheep
Bloomsburg University
Boise State University
Boston College http://infoeagle.bc.edu/bc_org/svp/st_org/rugby/
Boston University http://www.burugby.com/
Bowdoin College http://www.bowdoin.edu/athletics/contact_name.shtml
Bowling Green State University http://www.bgsurugby.com/default.asp
Brandies University http://my.brandeis.edu/clubs/rugby
Bridgewater State College
Brigham Young University
Brockport - SUNY
Brown University
Bryan College
Bryant University
Bryn Mawr College
Bucknell University
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State University
Butler University
Cal-Poly San Louis Obispo
California Lutheran University
California Maritime Academy
California University of Pennsylvania
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Monterey
Cal State Sacramento
Caltech
Canisius College http://welcome.to/canrugby
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Carroll College
Castleton College
Catholic University
Central College
Central Connecticut State College
Central Michigan University
Central Washington University
Chadron State College
Christopher Newport University
Citadel http://www.citadel.edu/icra/clubsports/sports/rugby/info06.htm
Claremont College
Clarion University http://www.geocities.com/clariontaffurs/
Clarkson University http://www.clarkson.edu/cusa/pages/sponsored_clubs.php
Clemson University
Cleveland State University
Coast Guard Academy
Coastal Carolina University
Coe College
Colby College
Colby – Sawyer College
Colgate University http://groups.colgate.edu/rugbymen/
College of St. Benedict
College of Charleston
College of New Jersey http://www.tcnj.edu/~rugby/
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University http://www.columbia.edu/cu/rugby/
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Concordia College
Cortland State University
Creighton University
Curry College
Daemon College
Dartmouth College http://www.dartmouth.edu/~rugby/
Davidson College
Denison University
DePaul University
DePauw University http://www.depauw.edu/student/orgs/rugby/
Drake University
Drew University
Drexel University http://www.pages.drexel.edu/org/du-rugby/
Duke University http://www.duke.edu/web/rugby/
Duluth University
Earlham College
East Carolina University
East Central University
East Stroudsburg University http://www.esurugby.com/
Eastern Connecticut University
Eastern Illinois University http://www.eiu.edu/~eiurugby/
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Washington University
Eckerd College
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen State College
Fairfield University
Fairmont State College
Ferris State University http://www.angelfire.com/mi/fsurfc/
Florida Atlantic University http://www.faurugby.com/
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University http://www.fiu.edu/~rugby/
Florida State University
Fordham University
Framingham State College
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franklin & Marshall University
Fredonia University
Frostburg State University http://www.pru.org/pru_members/frostburg.html
Furman University http://www.furman.edu/furugby/
Geneseo SUNY http://www.geneseo.edu/~rugby/home.php
Geneva College
Gettysburg College
Gopher College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Tech http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/rugby/
Gonzaga University
Grand Valley State University
Green Mountain College
Grinnell College http://www.angelfire.com/ia/GRINNELLGRIFFINRUGBY/index.html
Grove City College
Guilford College
Hamilton College http://students.hamilton.edu/rugby/
Hampden Sydney College http://www.hsc.edu/studentlife/clubs/rugby.html
Hartwick College
Hardin Simmons University
Harvard University http://hcs.harvard.edu/~rugby/
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Hobart College
Holly Cross http://www.holycross.edu/athletics/clubsports
Humboldt State University
Idaho State University
Illinois State University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana State University
Indiana University
Iona College
Iowa State University http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/rugby/
Ithaca College
Jacksonville State University
James Madison University http://orgs.jmu.edu/mensrugby/
John Brown University
John Carroll University
Johns Hopkins University http://www.jhu.edu/~rugby/
Johnson State College
Juniata State College
Keene State College
Kenyon College
Kennesaw State University
Kings Point
Kutztown University http://eteamz.active.com/kurugby/index.cfm?
Lafayette College
Lake Forrest College http://www.lakeforest.edu/foresters/clubmrugby.html
La Salle University
Lamar University
Lander University
Lebanon Valley College
Lee University
Lehigh University
Le Moyne College
Life University
Lock Haven University
Longwood College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University (Baltimore) http://www.loyno.edu/recreational.sports/clubrugby.htm
Loyola University (Chicago) http://www.loyolarugby.com/nuke/
Loyola University (New Orleans) http://www.loyno.edu/recreational.sports/clubrugby.htm
Luther College
Lyndon State College
Macalester College
Manhattan College
Marist College
Marquette University
Marshall University
Mary Washington College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mesa State College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Maritime
Miami University (Ohio)
Michigan State University http://www.msu.edu/~msurfc/
Middle Tennessee State University http://www.mtsurugby.com/
Middlebury College
Midwestern State University
Millersville University
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Mississippi State University
Molloy College
Mount Holyoake College
Mount St. Mary’s College http://www.msmary.edu/studentsandstaff/recreation2/rugby.htm
Montclair College
Muhlenberg College
Murray State
Navy - Annapolis http://www.nadn.navy.mil/Rugby/
New England College
New Mexico State University
New Paitz College
Nichols College
Niagara University
North Adams State College
North Carolina State University
Northeastern State University
Northeastern University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Michigan University
Northern State University
Northwest Indiana http://www.northwestindianarugby.com/
Northwestern University
Norwich University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma University
Old Dominion University http://www.odurugby.com/
Oneonta State College
Oregon University
Oswego SUNY http://www.oswego.edu/rugby/
Palmer College
Paul Smith’s College
Pennsylvania State University http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby/
Penn State- Altoona
Pepperdine University
Pittsburgh State College
Plattsburg State College
Plymouth State University
Potsdam State College
Princeton University http://www.princeton.edu/~purfc/
Principia College
Providence College
Purdue University http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rugby/
Radcliff College
Radford University http://www.radford.edu/~menrugby/
Reed College
Redford
Regis University
Rensselaer Polytech http://www.rpi.edu/dept/union/rugby/public_html/
Rhode Island College
Rice University
Robert Morris University
Rockhurst University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rodger Williams University
Rollins College
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
St. Anselm College
St. Benedict College
St. Bonaventure University
St. Edwards University
St. John’s University
St. John Fisher
St. Joseph’s University
St. Lawrence University
St. Louis University
St. Mary’s University
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s College of California
St. Michael’s College http://personalweb.smcvt.edu/rugby/
St. Norbert College
St. Olaf College
Salem-Teikyo
Salisbury University
Sam Houston University
San Francisco University
San Jose University
Santa Clara University
Santa Rosa Junior College
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Seaton Hall University
Shippensburg University
Sienna College
Simpson College
Slippery Rock http://www.geocities.com/shamrockrfc/
Smith College
Snow College
South Dakota University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southern Connecticut University
Southern Illinois University http://www.siu.edu/~rugby/
Southern Indiana
Southern Methodist University
Southern Mississippi State University
Southern Utah University
Southern Vermont College
Southwest Minnesota State University
Spring Hill College
Springfield College
Stanford University
Steven F. Austin University
Stonehill College
Stony Brook University http://usbrugby.tripod.com/seawolves.htm
Susquehanna University http://www.susqu.edu/mens_rugby/
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Temple University
Tennessee Tech
Texas A & M University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University - San Marcos
Texas Tech University
Towson University http://www.towsonrugby.org/
Trinity College
Truman State University
Tufts University
Tulane University http://rugby.tulane.edu/
Union College www.vu.union.edu/~womensrugby/
University at Buffalo http://www.ubrugby.org/
University of Alabama http://www.bamarugby.com/
University of Arizona University of California at Berkeley http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/m-rugby/cal-m-rugby-body.html
University of Central Florida http://www.ucfrugby.com/
University of Chattanooga
University of Chicago http://people.cs.uchicago.edu/~bruce/rugby/index.html
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia http://www.ugarugby.com/
University of Hartford
University of Illinois https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/IllinoisMen%2527sRugbyClub/
University of Illinois at Chicago http://www.homestead.com/uicrugby/
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/CampusRec/Clubs/current.html
University of Maine – Farmington
University of Maine - Orono
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland http://www.terpsrugby.com/
University of Maryland at Baltimore
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Massachusetts- Lowell
University of Miami
University of Michigan http://www.umich.edu/~umrfc/
University of Mississippi
University of Montana
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
University of North Florida
University of Northern Iowa http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/womensrugby/info.htm
University of Tennessee http://www.tennesseerugby.org/
University of North Texas University of Oregon http://www.uoregon.edu/~rugbymen/
University of Pennsylvania http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~mrugby/
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/men.html
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond http://www.student.richmond.edu/~womensrugby/index.html
University of Rochester
University of Scranton http://academic.uofs.edu/organization/rugby/
University of South Carolina http://www.uscrugby.com/
University of South Dakota
University of South Florida
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of West Florida http://uwf.edu/recreation/sportclubs/rugby.html
University of West Virginia http://www.wvu.edu/~sos/FreshStartSurvey/org_details.cfm?org_id=307
Ursinus College
Utah State University
Utah Valley State College
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College http://athletics.vassar.edu/rugby/m-index.php
Villanova
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech http://www.vtrugby.com/
Wabash College
Wake Forest University http://groups.wfu.edu/rugby/
Wartburg College
Washington College http://albert.washcoll.edu/~pknox2/Rugby/rugbymain.html
Washington & Lee University http://clubrugby.wlu.edu/minks_html.htm
Washington State University Washington University
Wellesley College
Wentworth Institute
Wesleyan University
West Chester University http://www.wcurugby.com/
West Virginia University
Western Carolina University
Western Connecticut
Western Illinois University
Western Kentucky University http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/StuAffairs/SAUC/sports.htm
Western Michigan University
Western Oregon University
Western State College
Westmont College
Wheaton College
Wheeling College
Whitman College
Widener University
William & Mary College
William Smith College
Williams College
Winthrop University
Worchester Polytechnic http://users.wpi.edu/~wpirugby/
Yale University http://www.yale.edu/rugby/newSite/index.shtml
York College http://slingshot.to/YorkRugby
USA RUGBY is aware of only a few American Universities that currently give certain scholarships or stipends for club rugby players. These include:
American International College - A four-year private school college located in Springfield, MA, is offering over $100,000 in scholarships for the men’s and women’s rugby programs. The team is starting this year and is being considered a Varsity B program with full backing from university officials from top to bottom. Prospective players will enjoy use of varsity facilities and trainers, and receive the person-first education a private school can offer. Interested players are encouraged to contact Head Coach Josh Macy through his e-mail ([email protected]) or blog (coachingchronicle.blogspot.com). While admissions and academic info can be found at www.aic.edu or through a Facebook search of “AIC Rugby.”
Arkansas State University - Rugby has grown at Arkansas State to the extent that the school is now able to offer partial scholarships for men and women Rugby players. Qualifying Rugby players from out-of-state may now attend Arkansas State for the in-state tuition rate.
Idaho State University - Idaho State offers out of state fee waivers. The tuition at Idaho State for residents is $2200 a semester for those who have their own insurance and $2600 for those who do not have their own insurance. Idaho State is a D2 program in the Utah Rugby Union. The cost to attend ISU without the waiver is $7500 plus per semester. With a waiver you save an estimated $4800 a semester. We are looking for the serious student athlete, who wants to continue their education and rugby career. We are proud of our 85% graduation rate since 1996.
For more information interested parties can contact:
Coach Ram Eddings,
Idaho State University
P.O. Box 8345,
Pocatello, ID 83209
work 208-282-3242
home 208-232-6221
cell 208-244-1252
fax 208-282-4864
[email protected]
James Madison University - The rugby alumni at James Madison University have recently endowed the Luis de Souza Pinto Memorial Scholarship, to benefit an international rugby player attending James Madison University. JMU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2008 semester. The initial scholarship is estimated to be $1,000 for the first years tuition. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. The team expects to award the first scholarship in 2008. Any individual interested in attending JMU and playing rugby is encouraged to apply, regardless of international status.
Kutztown University - The Kutztown University Rugby Club offers financial assistance in the form of rugby scholarships totaling $10,000.00 per year , donated annually by the Kutztown University Alumni. In conjunction with that, Kutztown University offers half and full tuition waivers to international students that score 1250 or more in their SAT. Please read more about the financial awards and the Kutztown University Rugby Club, at http://kutztownrugby.com.
David Bailey Scholarship - A $2,000 scholarship awarded to a rugby player that has completed a minimum of thirty credits and is majoring in Sociology. This scholarship is awarded by the Bailey family in honor of their son, David, who was a four year member of the rugby club.
KU Fallen Brothers Scholarship - The Kutztown rugby alumni awards two $500.00 academic scholarships in memory of David Bailey and 9/11 casualty Robert Devitt Jr.
RP Fitness Scholarships - Two $1,000 awards , will be given to one forward and one back, each semester. This award will be given to a member of the twenty five man travel squad that obtains the highest fitness score in their respective category. The awards are being funded by Kutztown Rugby Alumni, Mr.Jeff Reiss and Mr. Paul Presinzano.
Book Scholarships - Six, $250.00 book awards will be given each semester, to players selected by the coaching staff. This includes incoming freshmen.
University of Connecticut - The UConn Rugby Alumni Association is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to an incoming freshman rugby player at the University of Connecticut (”the University”). Our goal is to assist student their rugby and academic career at the University.
Miami Rugby Scholarships - The Miami Rugby Alumni Association awards two $500 scholarships each year at Old Boys. Our first scholarship is named after Doug Edwards, Miami RFC's long time player and coach who passed away in 2002. Minus a few years living and playing in Pittsburgh and Atlanta, Doug played for Miami from 1969 through 1983. In 1984 Doug began coaching Miami. Doug also volunteered as an Ohio Rugby Union select side coach, Midwest Rugby Union select side coach and Collegiate All-American manager.
The Collegiate All-Americans award the Doug Edwards Best Tourist Award each year to "the player who shows outstanding ability on the pitch and character off the field during the course of the annual All-American Tour." This is the only award presented during the Collegiate All Americans annual tour. You can read Doug's obituary, written by Bowling Green State University RFC head coach Roger Mazzarella in our August 2002 Newsletter. The Doug Edwards Memorial Scholarship is annually supported by Doug's wife, Barb.
Our second scholarship is named after Lionel Young who founded Miami RFC in 1968 and passed away in 2004. Lionel was born in Birtley, England in 1921 where here played for Rockcliff RFC. After serving in the British army in WWII, Lionel emigrated to Canada where he played a part in founding two clubs in Toronto. Lionel started Miami RFC in the fall of 1968 and left Oxford for Florida in 1970. More information on Lionel can be found on page 2 of our August 2005 Newsletter. The Lionel Young Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Miami Rugby Alumni Association.
Scholarships are awarded to students who have been active members of Miami RFC for at least two semesters, are not graduating in the coming semester and are in good standing with the university. Scholarship applications are sent out each spring and include a short essay portion about how rugby has transcended into other areas of the player's daily life. Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and are awarded at our annual Old Boys Match each September.
Palmer Chiropractic College - Palmer is a competitive Mens Division One club side that is nestled in the heart of the Midwest, USA. A Rugby programme with a lot of great opportinities. One of a kind. The Palmer College Scholarship Rugby Program offers both partial and full Rugby scholarships ranging from 25%-100% of tuition. School fees are approximately $21,000 per year. All first team players will recieve at least a 50% scholarship. 6-7 will recieve a 75% scholarship. A chance of a lifetime to play the game of Rugby and at the same time get money for school towards becoming a Doctor of Chiropratic. What an opportunity this is and its up to you to seize the moment. The scholarship applies year round and so is not specific to the rugby season. Also, students may receive an additional $2,100 towards tuition fees from working in the school gym. We would love to have you if you have what it takes to part of a great club that is deeply rooted in its rugby tradition and chiropractic philosophies. BE PART OF THE FAMILY.
Please direct all enquiries to:
Coach: Nemani (Mani) Delaibatiki
Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 563 212 8823
WEBSITE: www.palmer.eduw3.palmer.edu/rugby
Team email - [email protected]
Penn State University - There is a $1000 scholarship for high school players that come to Penn State to play rugby. There is also admissions assistance available.
Contact:
Peter Steinberg
410 BAB
University Park, PA 16802
814-883-5732
[email protected].
Team websites: www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby and www.clubs.psu.edu/up/womensrugby
Texas A&M University - After 39 years of prestigious rugby and numerous National Championships and playoff runs, this Division I Collegiate powerhouse now offers partial scholarships for in-state and out-of-state rugby players. Qualifying players from out-of-state may now attend Texas A&M for the in-state tuition rate.
Truman State University - The Truman Alumni Award is given to entering freshmen (1-3) that come to Truman with previous high school Rugby experience and promise to be leaders on the team. Each award is up to $500 and is paid in two installments - at the end of the fall and spring seasons. The award is for the freshman year only. It is expected that the recipient(s) will be contributing members of the team, attending practices and games.
To find out more information:
Visit http://rugby.truman.edu/men or http://rugby.truman.edu/men/PDF/AlumniAward-Application.PDF
Or contact:
Coach Bill Sexton
1405 East Meadow Lane
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-626-2324
[email protected].
University of Stony Brook - Partial scholarships are available for both Men's and Women's teams.
Dan Yarusso
Office: (631) 632-6454
Cell: (631) 872-6042
Email: [email protected]
Website: HowlandGrowl.Com
St. Bonaventure University - The rugby alumni at St. Bonaventure University have recently endowed the Robert Peraza Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a Bonaventure player who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. SBU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2007 semester. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. This is a needs-based scholarship; we want to find high school rugby players who normally would not have the opportunity to attend St. Bonaventure University due to financial need. The amount we award is based on how much we can raise but it will be renewable to the same student for 4 years. As the scholarship grows, we will have more flexibility to the amount we award and the number of students we award it to. St. Bonaventure is the first Catholic University in the U.S. to endow a scholarship for rugby players.
For more information:
Contact Paul Fordiani
www.sburfc.com
By phone at 410.837.0908.
West Chester University - The West Chester Rugby Foundation now offers rugby scholarship opportunities to play rugby at West Chester University.
Charl Welman, MSISeC, CNA
Assistant Coach: Arkansas State University
870-897-2863
[email protected]
The West Chester (PA) University Men’s Rugby Club has made the commitment to becoming an elite national level USA Rugby collegiate program. In support of that effort the West Chester Rugby Foundation, a newly formed non-profit 501 (c) 3 LLC corporation, is most pleased to announce that two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to qualified incoming student rugby players at West Chester University for the fall of 2009. Eligible candidates can be either qualified incoming freshmen or transferring underclassmen.
The West Chester Rugby Foundation has as its mission to nurture and support the growth of high school and collegiate rugby in the greater Chester County (PA) area. In addition to scholarship opportunities the Foundation will run a series of player skill sessions for local high school ruggers as well as hosting a high school tournament in the spring of 2009.
For more information on the foundation and its scholarship opportunities and clinics please contact us at: [email protected]
The West Chester Rugby Foundation
www.wcurugby.com
Additionally, there are ways to earn collegiate credits and play rugby at the same time. These opportunities include:
Summer Sports Program at Macquarie University in Australia. Michigan State University, in partnership with Macquarie University, offers a unique educational opportunity for college student athletes. This program is arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA).
Rugby Study Abroad (http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/rugby.html) - This program provides opportunities for American students to spend one or two semesters studying in Wellington, New Zealand and playing with a local club.
Middle Tennessee State University - MTSU offers the following classes in Rugby: PHED 131001 Beginning Rugby; PHED 131002 Intermediate Rugby; For further information, please contact Anthony Neely, Adjunct Professor, PO Box 96, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; phone 615-812-1754; [email protected].
University of Illinois at Chicago - The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a full credit course in Rugby union football.
Rugby Scholarships The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship
The Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship consists of £1,000 awarded to a first year medical or dental student who has demonstrated merit both on the rugby pitch and in their studies prior to attending University. The scholarship aims to allow the selected student to continue excelling while at College, both on the pitch and off.
This scholarship has been made possible by Dr Terence Gibson (Guy's, Medicine, 1966 & President of the GKT Rugby Club) and is named in memory of his daughter Maxine, who was a keen rugby supporter. The scholarship fund has also been supported by Guy's alumni who have generously contributed towards this new initiative which aims to help maintain rugby at the Health Schools.
To apply for the Maxine Hallworth GKT Rugby Scholarship, applicants need to fill an application form, providing a personal statement of no more than 500 words on why they believe they should receive the scholarship. A written reference from the applicant's rugby coach (either at their school or rugby team should also be provided. The closing date for the applications is 25th of January 2010.
For further enquiries, applicants can e-mail [email protected]
University of South Florida
Young Bull Scholarship
The Bull Scholarship will be a way to recognize and reward those players that participated in the High School Rugby and then continue their playing career with the University of South Florida Rugby Football Club. Each year, the USF Rugby Football Club Old Boys award scholarships to players that participated in the High School Rugby the previous year and are completing their Freshman year with USFRFC. Recipients are selected based on their contribution to the club and commitment to excellence in rugby and in the classroom.
Unstop-A-Bull Scholarship
This will be the top tier scholarship offered to all USFRFC Players within their five years of eligibility. This scholarship will go to those who demonstrate professionalism, and leadership both in the classroom and on the pitch. This player will be dedicated to USF Rugby and participate in all team events to include, games, recruitment, fundraising and philanthropy.
The Gray's Bookstore Scholarship
It is yet to be determined who this award will be given to. This is a wonderful gesture from the Gray's Staff and we are greatly appreciative. This award is worth $250.00 in books and will be distributed twice a year
http://ctr.usf.edu/usfrugby
Name of College: Saint Mary’s College of California
Name of Coach or primary contact: Damien Fatongia ’05, Tim O’Brien, John Everett, Omar Zazueta
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected] (Damien) [email protected] (Tim), [email protected] (John), [email protected] (Omar)
Phone numbers: coach or primary contact: 925-631-4745
Public/Private: Private, Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2500
Average SAT score: 1100 (Critical Reading and Math ONLY, we do not weigh the Writing section in admissions decisions)
Average ACT score: 24 Composite
Tuition cost: $33,760
Room and Board costs: 6,570 (Housing) + 5,370 (Meal Plan) = $11,940
School web address: www.smcadmit.com
Rugby Club website address: www.gaelrugby.com
Application Deadline: Nov. 15th Early Action (non-binding)/ Feb 1st Regular Deadline
Scholarship opportunities: Merit Based Scholarships (solely based on academic achievement):
3.7 weighted GPA + 1200 (Critical Reading and Math) or 27 ACT Comp will automatically receive $12,000 renewable each year for 4 years
3.8 weighted GPA + 1350 (Critical Reading and Math) or 31 ACT Comp students will have an opportunity to compete for an additional $10,000
Lasallian Leadership Scholarship: For graduating students from a Lasallian high school with a minimum of at least a 3.3 GPA will automatically receive a $10,000 scholarship
18 $12,000 scholarships for the performing arts programs which are audition based
Also we offer scholarship opportunities to students who will participate with our speech and debate team as well. We offer up to $10,000 scholarships in this program.
Students may also qualify for our institutional aid along with state and federal funds through the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) which is available between January 1st thru
February 15th
(institutional deadline)
Avg. Financial Aid Package: $29,000 Avg. Student Debt after graduation: $25,000
Admission consideration opportunities: Holistic approach to the evaluation process. We will consider all activities along with academic performance, teacher/coach recommendation and personal statement
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: The rugby program at Saint Mary’s will offer student athletes an opportunity to grow as a student and rugby player under the guidance of Tim O’Brien and John Everett. The team has a full dedicated field that went under renovations and improvements in 2008 costing more than $500,000.
Although a club sport, coaches, administrators, the student body and athletes treat the program with varsity expectation. The team trains 3-4 times a week from October through May with the expectations of making the National Collegiate tournament in the spring. As part of the rugby culture on campus, the team partakes on an Easter tour international each year to expose the student athletes to the worldwide rugby culture. Destinations have included Spain, Fiji, Argentina, Ireland and New Zealand.
Name of College: University of South Carolina – Columbia
Name of Coach/primary contact: Head Coach Geoff Mason / Administrator James Farrar
Email of Coach/primary contact: Geoff Mason: [email protected] / James Farrar: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach/primary contact: Geoff Mason: 803-667-2701 / James Farrar: 803-972-0401
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 19,765 (Fall 2008)
Average SAT score: Verbal: 586 / Math: 605 (Fall 2008)
Average ACT score: 25 (Fall 2008)
Tuition cost: In-State: $8,838 / Out-of-State: $22,908 (Fall 2008)
Room and Board costs: $7,318 approx. (Fall 2008)
School web address: www.SC.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.USCRugby.org
Application Deadline: December 1st
Scholarship opportunities: 93% of New Freshmen, along with 90% of continuing students receive some form of aid
Admission consideration opportunities: N/A
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Whether you've always dreamed of being a college athlete, or you're a U19 player aspiring for greatness, the Men's Rugby Club at the University of South Carolina has something for everyone. Founded in 1967, the University of South Carolina Men’s Rugby Club is the oldest club sport at USC, boasting a long and distinguished record of success over the years. In 2007, the club was promoted to USA Rugby South Division 1 where we have competed against renowned teams such as the Universities of Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, as well as Arkansas State and Clemson (which we have defeated in four straight matches). In 2008, USC continued to demonstrate its national notoriety with a proud showing at 25th in the Fall collegiate rankings (American Rugby News). In 2010, we will be playing in the new Carolinas Rugby League with two of our current opponents of North Carolina & Clemson, as well as four additional teams which include Wake Forest, East Carolina, Appalachian State, & North Carolina State. Our hard work is evident throughout the school year, as our season encompasses both the Fall and Spring Semesters. In addition to scheduled matches, we compete in a number of tournaments including the Southeastern Conference Tournament and the Palmetto State Tournament, which we have won more times than any other club in South Carolina.
Our recruitment strategy has met with abundant success enlisting players from the SC High School League, as well as from other state-based organizations to attend USC with the goal of playing rugby for our team. We maintain a policy that everyone has the opportunity to play regardless of ability. Combining this philosophy with our recruitment strategies, we are sustaining a roster of 65+ young men, which enables us to field three sides on any given game weekend. Our C side serves as our developmental side, currently competing in Division 3 with its own schedule and coaching staff. USC Men’s Rugby is proud to boast that we are the only team in South Division 1 that has three sides of competitive ruggers.
With the direction of six full-time USA Rugby certified coaches, our club not only teaches the love of the game, but also the many skills and techniques that are necessary to compete. As a note of great pride for our club, Head Coach Geoff Mason is the only former professional player coaching a collegiate rugby club in the South today. Less than three years old, our field is widely considered by visiting coaches, teams, players, and fans as "the most beautiful pitch in the South.” Our alumni are also among some of the most dedicated in the nation, with many donating both time and money to continue to support the club that taught them the game they love.
We would encourage everyone to check out our website at www.USCRugby.org to learn more about the club, our schedule, or collegiate rugby in general. It provides information on current players, team merchandise, and upcoming events. If you require additional information, or if you would like to arrange a visit during the season, you may contact us directly at [email protected].
Name of College: Lander University
Name of Coach or primary contact: TD Maze
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864-388-8153
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban (closer to rural)
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3000
Average SAT score: 980
Average ACT score: 20
Tuition cost: In-state $4380/semester; Out-of-state $8280/semester (becomes in-state with a scholarship)
Room and Board costs: $4380/semester
School web address: www.lander.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.lander.edu/rugby
Application Deadline: September 1 (Fall) and January 1 (Spring)
Scholarship opportunities: Yes, (small number)
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes, contact the coach for waived application fee
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The Lander University Rugby Program began in 2002 and has steadily increased in popularity. We are a D-III collegiate team with the goal of rising to D-II in the next 5-years. The university has recently improved our practice and playing facilities by adding a new recreational complex.
Name of College: Furman University
Name of Coach or primary contact: John Roberts, head coach
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864.294.2187
Public/Private: Private Liberal Arts
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,600
Average SAT score: 1200-1380
Average ACT score:
Tuition Room and Board costs: Total cost tuition and room and board: $34,588
School web address: www.furman.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.furman.edu/furugby
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Few rugby-related scholarships, but the school does a tremendous job of meeting full-need of students who are accepted. There are ample aid opportunities. Do not let the stick price scare you.
Admission consideration opportunities: Furman is very rugby-friendly school. We are selective. If you are borderline, being a rugby-player will earn you a bit of extra consideration.
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Furman Rugby and John Roberts was featured in the June, 2009 issue of Rugby Magazine (www.furman.edu/if/rugbymag.pdf) and is one of the very best small-college programs in the nation. Over the past ten years, the program has compiled a 134-30-1 record. The Paladins have captured three national Division III champions, have been runner twice and have collected five Rugby South Championships.
The Furman Rugby program boasts the finest rugby college facilities in the South. We play in a stadium dedicated exclusively to rugby. The stadium and plaza accommodates up to 800 fans. We play on a plush green field, which is over-seeded with rye grass during the playing season. We have a scoreboard and PA system. Our pitch – John S. Roberts Field – is named for our long-time coach, who is an outstanding mentor.
Name of College: The Citadel
Name of Coach or primary contact: Major Bill Bell, USMC (Men) James Grigg (Women)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected] [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: w (843) 953-5535
Public/Private: Public School, Senior Military College
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban, downtown Charleston, South Carolina
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,200
Average SAT score: 1040 – 1100 (critical reading & math only)
Average ACT score: 21
Tuition cost: $21,943 in-state, $35,177 out of state (includes tuition, room and board, laundry, books, uniforms, dry-cleaning, activities and recreation fees, athletic tickets)
School web address: www.citadel.edu
Rugby website: http://www.citadel.edu/icra/clubsports/teams/rugbym/rugbymen.html
Application Deadline: no set deadline, best to apply before Christmas
Admissions Contact: Major Jeff Price, [email protected] , w (843) 953-5230
Scholarship opportunities: open to all incoming freshmen, each application serves as a general scholarship application.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Citadel ranks No. 3 nationally among public colleges and universities in our Carnegie classification in the percentage of students who graduate in four years. That category includes colleges with master's level programs. The latest data shows that 62.4% of entering freshmen graduated from The Citadel within four years. The national average four-year graduation rate is about 30%. The Citadel leads South Carolina public colleges and universities in its four-year graduation rate. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2009 recognize The Citadel in several different categories:
- The Citadel is the No. 2 best public college in the South for institutions offering master's degree.
- No. 5 among the best public and private universities in the South offering up to a master’s degree but few, if any, doctoral programs.
- The School of Engineering ranked No. 34 for best undergraduate engineering programs in the nation.
- No. 7 best value among institutions in the South
- The Citadel is a teaching college with a student-faculty ratio of 15 to 1 with highly qualified faculty teaching all classes.
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The men’s team was formed in 1974 and is one of the oldest college teams in the South. We compete in friendly matches in the fall and within the South and USA Rugby competition structure in the Spring.
As a club, practices are three times a week in the afternoon from 4 pm – 6 pm. Weight training and additional conditioning is on an individual or unit basis (forwards, backs) outside of scheduled practice times. Cadets are expected to place academics first and foremost in their life, but we place a high priority on balancing their academics and military commitments with our team program. Practices are a mix of games designed to improve individual skills, build cohesive units and form a well-rounded, disciplined team with players that have the courage to make decisions and create opportunities. We value skill, determination and the willingness to try new things and make mistakes over highly structured play. We back this up with a sound instruction on Laws and the spirit of rugby that fits well with our leadership and values training at The Citadel.
The coaching staff works hard to make each training session rewarding and to teach our students about rugby. However, since practice time is short students are encouraged to study the laws of rugby and how the game is played outside of practice. We often take time to watch matches, review articles and ideas about the sport but each player should show the self discipline to learn about the game on their own as well. The Citadel Men have consistently done well in the South as a Division III side. We placed 2nd in the East Coast Division III National Championships in 2006. Although having one of the smallest student bodies in USA Rugby South we plan on moving to Division II in the next few years.
Name of College: Life University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Dan Payne
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 619-618-5209 or 770-426-2616
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban – Marietta Georgia – 15 miles from downtown Atlanta
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,000
Tuition cost: $7,000 per year
Room and Board costs: $300 per month
School web address: www.life.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.liferugby.com
Application Deadline: Rolling applications
Scholarship opportunities:
Admission consideration opportunities: Extracurricular activities & athletic background with a specific emphasis placed on ability to bring recognition to the university in a positive manner through academic and athletic achievement.
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The rugby program at Life University is a varsity program that is fully supported by the university. The program has 2 dedicated rugby pitches, weight room, a full time Director of Rugby that follows up on development of players in the classroom & with their skills on the field and a large and accomplished staff of assistant coaches and is set to begin competition in the Collegiate Division 1 in the fall of 2010
What degrees are offered through the College of Graduate & Undergraduate Studies?
· Business Administration B.S.
· Computer Information Management A.S. or B.S.
· Biology B.S.
· Biopsychology B.S.
· Exercise Science B.S.
· General Studies B.S.
· Life Coaching A.S.
· Psychology (with a Life Coaching Certificate) B.S.
· Nutrition B.S.
· Dietetics and a Dietetic Internship Program B.S.
· Masters in Sports Health Science with concentrations available in Exercise & Sport Science, Sport Injury Management, Sport Coaching, Nutrition Sport Science, and Chiropractic Sport Science.
Name of College: College of Charleston
Name of Coach or primary contact: Rob James (president)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 443 690 4767
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx. 10,000
Average SAT score: 1080–1290
Average ACT score: 22–28
Tuition cost: out of state tuition: $21,846
Room and Board costs: $4,956–$8,516
School web address: www.cofc.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.cofcmensrugby.com
Application Deadline: October 15
Scholarship opportunities: December 1: If you want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. Grades, test scores or other talents determine eligibility for merit-based scholarships.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The College of Charleston Men’s Rugby Club was founded in 2002. In our years of competitive play we have placed in many major tournaments in the South. Currently we are undergoing major growth in all aspects of the club. For instance, last season we held our first tournament, which was a major success. Additionally, expanded our club to include a B-side, which will pay dividends in the future by training less experienced players. We are a Division 3 club, but we have won numerous games against more established Division 1&2 clubs. We practice three days a week, and play games on the weekend. If you have any other questions about The College of Charleston, or our rugby program please contact us.
Name of College: Clemson University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Wright Henry
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 864-506-3961
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 14,000
Average SAT score: 590 to 680 for math and 550 to 640 for critical reading
Average ACT score: 23 to 28 for math and 25 to 30 for composite
Tuition cost: In-State: $11,478; Out-of-state: $25,788
Room and Board costs: In-state: $6,774; Out-of-state: $6,774
School web address: www.clemson.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.clemsonrugby.com
Application Deadline: To ensure a Feb. 15 notification of fall admission, you must apply by
Dec. 1. To be considered for an academic recruiting scholarship you must apply by Dec.
31. Deadline for fall admission is May 1
Scholarship opportunities: University offers in-state tuition to eligible out-of-state
students. The University also offers other scholarships based on varying criteria.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Rugby has been a Clemson tradition since 1967 and in those 42 seasons we have won South championships, produced South All-Stars and All-Americans, and established ourselves as one of the top teams in the South.
We are the second highest funded club sport on campus. We have access to our own field on campus and practice 5-7pm Tuesday & Thursday. We play in both the Fall and Spring, but never travel when there is a home football game. Joining the club is a great way to get involved on campus and provides great leadership opportunities.
Name of College: University of Arizona
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Sitton
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (520) 907-4758
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 28,400
Average SAT score: Percentiles 25%/75% - Math 490/620, Reading 480/600, Writing --
Average ACT score: Percentiles 25%/75% -- Composite 21/27, Math 21/26, Reading 20/26
Tuition cost: Fall 2009 (Semester) Resident: $3,430.00, Out of State: $11,130.00
Room and Board costs: Residence Halls: $1,900-4,800.00 (Semester), Triple to Single occupancy; Meal Plan $1600-2800.00 per year
School web address: http://www.arizona.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.wildcatrugby.org
Application Deadline: Fall: May 1, Spring: November 1, https://admissions.arizona.edu/dates/
Scholarship opportunities: https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/
Admission consideration opportunities: https://admissions.arizona.edu/requirements/
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http://www.wildcatrugby.org/page/newcomer-info
We are a strong student driven organization with an excellent, experienced coaching staff. We are generally considered to be among the top 10 collegiate rugby programs in the United States based on our club conduct (we receive the greatest amount of funds from Student Athletics of any club on campus), our conference standings (SoCal Upper Division), and the awards of our former and current players. In the last 10 years we have had 42 All-Conference, 10 Collegiate All-American, 8 U-19s, 3 U-20s, 3 Eagles 7s, and 1 Eagles 15 selections. Some of our former players have found success playing for professional teams in England and New Zealand, former players also play for several of the nation’s Super League (OMBAC, Chicago Lions, Chicago Griffins), Division I, and Division II sides (Red Mountain– DII 2008 National Champions).
Tucson has a warm dry climate; students can expect to arrive in August to 100+ degrees; however by the time rugby practice begins in September temperatures have fallen into the 90s (with practice in the evening under the lights), by December days are in the 50s and 60s (perfect for rugby!). Spring conference matches typically take place in sunny conditions in the 60s and 70s. No snow or ice ever!
Rugby players get back out what they put into the program. If you expect to play at the Varsity level and beyond you should commit yourself to training with your teammates during voluntary running and lifting sessions outside team practice time, team practice is Tuesday and Thursday. If you are looking for a social rugby team you might look elsewhere, while we do enjoy our social time we focus our game at a competitive level and expect such attitudes from our players.
Name of College: DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Name of Coach or primary contact: ALEX MAGLEBY
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 603-229-2792
Public/Private: PRIVATE
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): RURAL
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4000
Average SAT score: VERBAL – 726; MATH - 731
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: for 08-09 $36,690
Room and Board costs: for 08-09 $11,229
School web address: www.dartmouth.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.dartmouth.edu/~rugby
Application Deadline: EARLY DECISION NOVEMBER 1; REGULAR DECISION JANUARY 1, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: GET ACCEPTED AND THE COLLEGE WILL MAKE IT FINANCIAL
FEASIBLE FOR A FAMILY. THERE ARE NO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE IVY LEAGUE. HARD
PART IS GETTING ADMITTED.
Admission consideration opportunities: NO TAGS.
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The Dartmouth Men’s Rugby team has established itself as one of the premier Division 1 collegiate programs in the United States. The Big Green, historical figures of east coast rugby, have three national final four appearances, 13 New England titles, and numerous National Championship playoff appearances, including qualifying four out of the last five years. Dartmouth has the highest winning percentage of any team in the tradition laden Ivy League, and has won nine of the last 12 Ivy Cup Championships, continuing a long tradition of besting rivals Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale.
The Big Green excels in the US collegiate ranks on a long tradition of professional coaching, touring, alumni support, community engagement, and rigorous student-athlete leadership development.
As the first American university side to tour the United Kingdom (1958) and Ireland (1962), Dartmouth has an extensive legacy of international exposure. Other recent tours have found the Big Green in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Cardiff, Dublin, and Rome competing against and training alongside some of the world’s most illustrious rugby clubs. Touring is just one of the many reasons why Dartmouth excels at developing numerous regional All-Stars, Collegiate All-Americans, and US Eagles.
Moreover, it is the stalwart support of the campus community, the College administration, and our loyal alumni base that sets Dartmouth Rugby apart. That support has produced a high performance club infrastructure with an internationally experienced coaching staff, enthusiastic home crowds, and as of the fall of 2005 a multi-million dollar clubhouse facility that includes three pitches dedicated to rugby football.
Name of College: University of Delaware
Name of Coach or primary contact: Bjorn Haglid
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (302) 540-7429
Public/Private: Public State School
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban – Ivy League qualities
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 15,318
Average SAT score: 1770-1980
Critical Reading 540-640
Math 560-660
Writing 540-650
Average ACT score: Composite 28
Tuition cost: $22,240 Annual Out-of-State Tuition
Room and Board costs: $5,708 & $3,600 for a total of $9,308
School web address: www.udel.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.DelawareRugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010, December 1, 2009 for consideration for scholarship awards
Scholarship opportunities: $2,000 Freshmen Scholarship from Delaware Rugby Foundation (DRF)
www.DelawareRugbyFoundation.org
Admission consideration opportunities: not at this time
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The men’s program competes at both Division 1 & 3 at the University of Delaware; there are less than a handful of teams on the east coast that can support two teams.
Our Division 1 team plays in the MARFU college premier division. Our competition is Penn State, Navy, Kutztown, Univ. of Maryland, Univ. of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Rutgers.
The Division 3 team competes in the EPRU and against LaSalle, Lehigh, Widener, Haverford, Swarthmore and Lafayette.
We typically have 60 -80 on the roster. We are usually ranked in the top twenty of the college D1 teams in the states.
Our field is natural grass and is located on campus. We have lights for night games and aluminum 30 foot tall uprights. We practice on the University of Delaware’s Football team’s practice fields. We have trainers at all of our home games.
Name of College: University of Texas at Austin
Name of Coach or primary contact: Randall Lott, Coach
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (512) 731-9675
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 37,389
Average SAT score: 1831 (includes new “writing” score)
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: Texas Resident: $8,520 - $9,808. Non-resident: $28,654-32,860
A flat rate tuition based dependent on specific college attending and hours undertaken
http://www.utexas.edu/tuition/index.php
Room and Board costs: On Campus housing costs begins at approx $7,800 (includes food, for about 12 meals per week). There are also numerous off-campus dorms and co-ops.
Estimated Total Cost of Undergraduate Education (Fall 2009–Spring 2010) Texas resident on-campus $22,464 – 27,168
Texas resident off-campus $22,842 – 27,546
Non-resident on-campus $34,180 – 47,396
Non-resident off-campus $34,558 – 47,774
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/whyut/basics/finances/index.html
School web address: www.utexas.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.utrugby.com
Application Deadline:
2010 Spring Deadline: October 1, 2009
2010 Summer/Fall Deadline: December 15, 2009
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/
Scholarship opportunities: None through the Rugby Club. It is not allowed through our Rec Sports rules. However, the school offers many financial aid and scholarship opportunities:
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/financial-aid/index.html
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/scholarships/index.html
Admission consideration opportunities: Rugby is a Sports Club under the Division of Recreational Sports and has no influence with the admissions process.
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A. UT Rugby
I. The University of Texas at Austin Men's Rugby Football Club is a member of the Western Rugby Football Union Collegiate Division I (Texas Region). The club is sanctioned by the Texas Rugby Union, the Western Rugby Football Union and USA Rugby. We are members of the UT Sports Club Association and are sanctioned by and in good standing with the University of Texas at Austin.
II. Carry 2 to 3 sides, dependent on number of students. We play Fall pre-season schedule and Spring League schedule.
III. All Coaches USA Rugby Certified
IV. Rugby Club has a dedicated Sports Medicine Doctor and Trainers supplied by University.
V. Train 3 days a week (T/W/TH) from 7-9pm.
VI. Player Eligibility:
Selection for the weekend teams will be based on the following criteria:
1. Your dues status. No pay, no play.
2. Your attendance at practice and games (75% minimum required to play 1st Side).
3. Your performance in practice and games.
4. Your participation in assigned weekly and game-day duties.
5. Your attendance at team community service events.
B. UT
- Fifteenth-best public university in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2009”
- Eighth-best among public universities in Newsweek’s list of Top 100 Global Universities (2006)
- One of the top 20 “Best Values in Public Colleges” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine (2009)
- Top producer of undergraduate degrees for minority students according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education (2007)
- Top College for Hispanics by Hispanic Magazine (2008)
- Eighth-best producer of Peace Corps volunteers among large colleges and universities (2008)
- Third in the nation in the number of students who study abroad (2008)
Name of College: Harvard University
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Gonzales
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 617-828-6172
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban, Cambridge, MA
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 6,648
Undergrad average SAT score: Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading: 690 / 800, SAT Math: 700 / 780, SAT Writing: 690 / 790
Top 10% of high school students: 95%
SAT score (25/75 percentile): 2080-2370
ACT score (25/75 percentile): 31-34
Average ACT score: ACT Composite: 31 / 35, ACT English: 32 / 35, ACT Math: 31 / 35
Tuition cost: Tuition and Fees: $36,173, Books: $1,000, Other Expenses: $2,035, Total Cost: $50,250
Room and Board costs: Room and Board: $11,042
School web address: http://www.harvard.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/rugby/
Application Deadline: Jan 1
Scholarship opportunities: Yes
Admission consideration opportunities: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/index.html
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MISSION STATEMENT HARVARD RUGBY IS A COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC PROGRAME. IT STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND ENCOURAGES ALL MEMBERS TO PLAY TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THEIR ABILITY. BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE HARVARD COMMUNITY OF BOTH GENDERS AND ALL RACES. IT WILL STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ITS RUGBY BY PROVIDING PROTOCOLS, STANDARDS, COACHING, SAFETY, AND FACILTIES TO THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL. AND WILL ENCOURAGE ALL WHO PARTICIPATE TO RESPONSIBLY ENJOY THE GAME AND ITS TRADITIONS.
Name of College: Bowling Green State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Roger Mazzarella
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 419-308-4384
Public/Private: Public Four Year University
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Small town rural, Bowling Green, Ohio
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 16,000
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score: 21
Tuition cost: $9,000 per year
Room and Board costs: $7,000 per year
School web address: www.bgsu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.bgsurugby.com
Application Deadline: April 20 each year
Scholarship opportunities: Sliding scale scholarship is automatic based on H.S. GPA
Admission consideration opportunities: Contact Rugby Club directly
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The Bowling Green State University Rugby Football Club finished its regular season with a 52 – 3 – 2 record before heading into the 2009 National Collegiate Championships. BGSU has competed in the National Championships six out of the past nine years. In addition, the Falcons won their 28th straight Mid American Conference championship and its second straight Midwest championship. In 2008 the BGSU RFC celebrated its 40th Anniversary with an all-time overall record of 1771 – 369 – 83 record for a .827 winning percentage.
In addition – the Falcons have traveled the rugby world with bi-annual tours that have included four trips to England, two to South Africa and one each to Ireland and Wales. In 2010, the club will return to England.
BGSU plays on its own dedicated pitch with parking for 100 cars, an electronic scoreboard, an on site changing room and bleacher seating for 150 fans.The BGSU RFC is the largest university club in the Midwest, regularly fielding four sides each weekend.
Name of College: University of Colorado
Name of Coach or primary contact: James Snyder
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 303-641-2096
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 25k Undergraduate
Average SAT score: 1191
Average ACT score: 26.5
Tuition cost: $7,200/yr (resident) $26k/yr (nonresident)
Room and Board costs: Varies
School web address: www.colorado.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.curugby.com
Application Deadline: Early decision: December 2, 2009 Traditional: January 15, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: 55% of students receive financial Aid
Admission consideration opportunities: Qualified Rugby playing applicants are aided in admissions process
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The University of Colorado Men’s Rugby program strives to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate competition. We expect our athletes to be high caliber students with a strong focus on academic achievement and we hold them to high moral standards. Commitment and dedication to excellence as a student and an athlete is recognized and rewarded.
Our team trains on a full-size rugby dedicated grass field when weather is permitting. In colder weather months our team trains inside a state-of-the-art climate controlled synthetic turf dome. Additionally, we have access to three wet weather outdoor synthetic turf fields, one of which has lighting where we will frequently host night games.
Our competitive league consistently produces sweet 16 teams, and has produced several final four teams and a national champion within the past decade. Colorado State, University of Wyoming, United States Air Force Academy and University of New Mexico are our regular season opponents and each team contributes to one of the most challenging and competitive leagues in the United States.
The city of Boulder is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the country to live. With an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year and immediate access to the Colorado Rocky Mountains with world class mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding it is far and away one of the best college towns in the US.
Name of College: Cornell University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tonee LaBar
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 607-592-9329
Public/Private: Private, except for 3 schools for NY Residents
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rural
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 15,000
Average SAT score: 700 Math, 660 Verbal
Average ACT score: 29
Tuition cost: 34000
Room and Board costs: 7000
School web address: www.cornell.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.curfc.com
Application Deadline: Early decision – November 1st , Regular Decision, January 2nd
Scholarship opportunities: Financial Aide available through University, none through rugby
Admission consideration opportunities: None for rugby
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Our primary focus is a Fall season competition against there other seven Ivy league schools. Cornell rugby has its own pitch, but facilities wise, that is all. Out commitment expectations are that we expect all players to be at every practice and game and to give it their all at every practice. Our program develops rugby players, whether experienced or not experieced at all. We work hard, we play hard and we bleed red.
Name of College: San Diego State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Matt Sherman
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 415.828.8073
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 30,000, Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
Average SAT score: 25th / 75th Percentile, SAT Critical Reading: 460/ 570, SAT Math: 480/590, SAT Writing: NA
Average ACT score: ACT Composite:20/25, ACT English:19/25, ACT Math:19/25
Tuition cost: Tuition and Fees: $3,754 (in-state); $13,924 (out-of-state), Books: $1,566,
Room and Board costs: Room and Board: $11,266, Other Expenses: $3,802, Total Cost: $20,388 (in-state); $30,558 (out-of-state)
School web address: www.sdsu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.aztecrugby.com
Application Deadline: Oct 1-Nov 30 CSUMentor Web site.
Scholarship opportunities: San Diego State University Financial Aid (2006 - 07): Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 46%, Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid, Federal Grants: 18%, State / Local Grants: 27%, Institutional Grants: 18%, Loans: 26%, Average Amount of Aid: Federal Grants: $3,733, State / Local Grants: $2,236, Institutional Grants: $3,672, Loans: $3,255
Admission consideration opportunities: No
Most Popular Majors: Art, Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Health and Physical Education, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Business Major is one of the top programs in the country and Kinesiology/Sports and Exercise Science is also a top program in the country
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SDSU Rugby is a program on the rise that provides a competitive and challenging environment for athletes looking to push themselves and to excel. We train 3 days a week in the fall, and 4 days a week in the spring, when in season. The team also works out in the Varsity weight room 2-3 times per week with a certified strength and conditioning coach, has pool regeneration sessions and video study sessions. Overall, we provide a very professional environment with former international players as coaches, and have produced numerous current and past Senior International players and All Americans (4 in 2009). The program has high goals to achieve and works hard to meet them. We have 3 teams, a Div 1 A and B side, and a Div 3 team, that is more social in nature, so there’s a place for everyone. Our players are a very tight group and SDSU prides itself on creating friendships and bonds within the team that will last a lifetime. For more information please visit www.aztecrugby.com
See our 2009 Highlights on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BiO7CtRj0
Name of College: Stanford University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Jonathan Griffin
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 650-521-1736
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban; campus university
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx: 6500
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: $37,380*
Room and Board costs: $11,463**
School web address: www.stanford.du
Rugby Club website address: www.stanford.edu/group/mrugby/
Application Deadline: Early Action: Nov 1st; Regular Decision Jan 1st ; Transfer: Mar 15th
Scholarship opportunities: No rugby scholarship; Admission is on a ‘needs blind’ basis; extensive academic & social/economic scholarships (see foot notes)
Admission consideration opportunities: None
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Stanford Rugby is Club Sport made up of a Men’s and Women’s Rugby Clubs. It is an exceptional Club Sport in that the teams commitment to playing the highest level of rugby possible is underpinned by our competitiveness in one of the most competitive leagues in the country, together with a commitment from the university and Alumni Foundation Board to support a full time coach in as a professional program as possible.
Stanford has a fully dedicated floodlit rugby stadium with men’s and women’s changing rooms and Club House. Stanford has hosted the past six Collegiate National Championships, and as recent as 2007 hosted both the USA Rugby Eagles world cup qualifying games. The field is host to a number of additional championships and tournament throughout the year.
The program has benefited from a dedicated Rugby Foundation and Board who fund a full time Director of Rugby and several assistant coaches, including an ATC and S&C. The club plays in the NorCal DI Men’s and Women’s league, with the men playing against Cal, St Marys, U.C. Davis, Sacramento St and Chico State, and the women playing against cal, Chico State, U.N. Reno, and Humboldt State, .
Touring has been a huge part of the Stanford Rugby. Stanford has planned on a tour to Fiji and New Zealand for the summer of 2010. The club has both an A and B side has a long history of developing players for the elite end of the game including the All American XV, Pacific Coast Collegiate All Stars, U20 eagles, and Eagles 7’s teams.
FootNotes:
* Families earning less than $100K p.a. will have tuition fee’s waived
** Families earning less than $60K p.a. will have tuition, room and board fee’s waived
(see www.stanford.edu for full disclosure information on all scholarships)
Name of College: Penn State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Don Ferrell
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 814-867-1319
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 38,000
Average GPA (two thirds of Adm. decision): University Park – 3.57 – 3.97 / Other campuses – 2.96 – 3.41
Average SAT score (less than one third): University Park – 1740 – 1980 / Other campuses - 1470 - 1910
Average ACT score (less than one third): University Park – 26 – 31 / Other campuses – 20 - 25
Tuition cost: University Park – PA Resident $14,426 / Non PA Resident $26,020
Room and Board costs: $8,300
School web address: http://www.psu.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://www.psurugby.org – Program Site http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby/ - Men’s Team Site
Application Deadline: November 30 for Fall and Summer Admission / November 1 for Spring Admission
Scholarship opportunities: None Currently
Admission consideration opportunities: Ability to switch 2 recruit’s campus assignment from any PSU Campus to University Park. Ability to Flag a recruits admission application as a Rugby Recruit, to receive maximum reviews.
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: The Penn State Rugby Program is one of the country’s premier combined rugby programs. The program is fully supported by the University, as evidenced by our full time paid coach and administrative staff. Our facilities and staffs (coaching, administrative, medical, strength and conditioning) are second to none. The Program is under the PSU Athletic dept., not the Club Sports dept. which allows us access too many of the same benefits as our Varsity programs (PSU Athlete Medical Insurance, Athletic Trainers, Team Physicians, Rehabilitation Services, Athlete-Only Weight Room, etc.). The program is run exactly like our many Varsity programs, and is comprised of serious student/athletes who train 5 days a week in pursuit of the ultimate collegiate team goal, a National Championship. There are no tryouts or cuts, and we run as many sides as we have players to field.
Name of College: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING MEN
Name of Coach or primary contact: RICH CORTEZ
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 307-760-5050
Public/Private: PUBLIC
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban small town, 2 hours north of Denver, CO
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,600
Average SAT score:
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
Average ACT score: 24
Tuition & Fees cost: Resident: $1,653.00/15 hours credit/semester; Non-resident: $5,613.00/semester
Room and Board costs: $3,664.50 for double room and 15 meals per week, slightly higher for unlimited meals.
School web address: www.uwyo.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.uwyo.edu/mensrugby
Application Deadline: March 1 is financial aid deadline; therefore, admissions should be done prior to January 1 for the following year, if possible.
Scholarship opportunities: All players receive a small subsidy through fundraising
Admission consideration opportunities:
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UW Rugby: 3 Final Fours (1991, 2000, 2002); 8 Sweet Sixteen’s; 1 National Championship Runner-up
17 All Americans; 5 USA Eagles—all learned their rugby at UW, not having played in high school.
We practice hard and prepare well—nutrition, conditioning, technique and skill development—but most of all we have fun. See our mission statement and core values at www.uwyo.edu/mensrugby.
Name of College: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Massman (Head Coach), Chris Hay (Director of Recruiting)
Email of Coach or primary contact:
[email protected] or [email protected] (Nick Massman)
[email protected] or [email protected] (Chris Hay)
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Nick Massman – (805)801-7273 cell
Chris Hay – (601) 737-8650 home, (808) 497-7972 cell
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 20,000
Average SAT score: 1230
Average ACT score: 27
Average GPA: 3.77
Tuition cost: $5,043
Room and Board costs: $9,369
School web address: www.calpoly.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.calpolyrugby.com
Application Deadline: 31 Oct (Early Decision), 30 November Regular Admission
Scholarship opportunities: Many full and partial scholarships offered through the University found @ http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_finaid/types_aid/scholarships.htm The Cal Poly Rugby Team offers up to four $500 scholarships per year when authorized by the Cal Poly Rugby Alumni Association.
Admission consideration opportunities: Consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the nation. From Forbes and U.S. News: Ranked #27 in the nation for public universities and #201 for all universities both (public and private), #3 ranked public university in the nation for highest undergraduate salaries. For the 16th straight year Cal Poly was ranked as the best public master’s university in the West. 10 reasons why students come to Cal Poly: Central Coast location, “Learn by doing” philosophy, safe campus, cost of attendance, A Cal Poly degree, small class sizes, high job placement rate, great clubs (rugby) and programs, beautiful campus, and off campus living.
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant: Trips to the national tournament 9 of the last 10 years. A regular contender for SCRFU premier div championship.We have produced 15 All Americans and 6 Eagle players over the last 6 years. Our commitment to the path of excellence both on and off the field continues to be very high and our expectation of incoming players to be good citizens, good teammates and ambassadors of the game of rugby remain positive.
Name of College: Texas A&M University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Craig Coates
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 979-571-2784
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Both – College Town in an Urban setting although Bryan/College Station has grown to ~ 140,000 people so it has many of the conveniences of a much larger city.
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 35,665
Average SAT score: 1210
Average ACT score: 26
Tuition cost: $8,336 (includes tuition and fees)
Room and Board costs: $8,039
School web address: http://www.tamu.edu/
Rugby Club website address: http://aggierugby.com/
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
Scholarship opportunities: $1,000 Rugby Scholarships – Qualifies Students for in state tuition rates which saves an additional $14,550.
Admission consideration opportunities: None
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Coaches have LAU, Territorial, and All American Representative Coaching Experience
Dedicated Rugby Game Pitch
2 Independent Full-Size Lighted Practice Fields
Access to Varsity Indoor Practice Facility
Access to Weight Training Facility
Medics Present at all Practices and Games
Well Organized and Supportive Rugby Alumni Group
Name of College: Molloy College (Men’s and Women’s Rugby Clubs)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Brendan Droge
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (516) 678-5000 ext. 6751 (work), (516) 236-2111 (cell)
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2800
Average SAT score: 1000 (math and critical reading score combined)
Average ACT score: 21 (composite score)
Tuition cost: $20,000
Room and Board costs: N/A as Molloy does not have dorms, the college has plans to build them in the next year or two. In the meantime, we will help students find an apartment in the area.
School web address: www.molloy.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.molloy.edu/student/rugby/index.asp
Application Deadline: Molloy has rolling admissions so there is no deadline.
Scholarship opportunities: I work as a Senior Admissions Counselor and Adjunct Math Professor at the college so I can help with this process. Molloy offers scholarships for academics and community service work that student’s have done.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Admissions Committee looks for its prospective students to have a solid “B” average (somewhere in the 80’s) and a 1000 SAT/21 ACT score (math and critical reading sections combined. They’d also like to see that the student was involved in extracurricular activities at his or her high school. The requirements for transfer students vary based on their major of interest, I can help with this process.
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Our men’s program was founded in 2005 and our women’s in 2008. Despite Molloy College’s small size, the rugby clubs are by far the most popular organizations on campus. Our matches, even in comparison to on-campus basketball games, get larger crowds. As it is a club sport, we understand if players miss a practice or match here and there, but myself and the other coach (Scott Salvato) run it as a varsity sport. We practice twice a week, but expect players to workout on their own on a daily basis. Our home matches are played on a beautifully lined field on campus. Both myself and coach Salvato work on campus making it easy for players to get in touch with us.
Aside from our National Guard affiliation, we are sponsored by a local chiropractic firm who gives our player’s discounts for treatment; they also attend all of our home matches and stretch the players before the match. In addition, the college’s dance team performs during halftime of matches and a local bagpipe band leads our players onto the field at all home matches.
Name of College: Stony Brook University (NY)
Name of Coach or primary contact: Daniel Yarusso
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: Office: (631) 632-6454; Mobile: (631) 872-6042
Public/Private: Public (SUNY)
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 24,000
Average SAT score: mid-50% range for Math: 580-670; Critical Reading: 540-630; Writing: 530-620
Average ACT score: mid-50% range 24-28
Tuition cost: Tuition: $4,970 NYS Resident; $12,870 Out-of-State (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Room and Board costs: $9,132 (varies according to meal plan) (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Other Fees: $1,460(costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
Health Insurance: $959 (Can be waved with proof of personal insurance) ($951 International) (costs as of 10/08; subject to change without notice)
School web address: www.StonyBrook.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.StonyBrookRugby.org
Application Deadline: While there is no formal deadline for freshman applicants, students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by December 1; for spring admission by November 1.
Scholarship opportunities: Limited dedicated Rugby Scholarships
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes
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The Stony Brook Seawolves rugby program strives for excellence on and off the field. Our rugby program is built on pride, dedication and swagger. Off the field Stony Brook is a complete University, offering courses of study from medicine to engineering to liberal sciences. Perfect for the student who knows the career that want to pursue or the student who is still looking to decide.
On the field, Seawolves rugby is currently proud member of the Met-NY's 2nd division, but have our goals set to be the top of the 1st division. The team is proud to have qualified coaches with top level USA Rugby accreditations, as well as the ability to bring in top ranked coaches/player from around the world. Recent specialty coaches include, Ben Gollings (IRB all-time leading points scorer), Marty Wiggins (USA rugby forwards coach) and Bob Tonkin (Rhino Rugby consultant, UK).
Player development is a staple of our rugby programs agenda. In line with NCAA regulations, players should expect to train 15-20 hours a week. Practices consist of physical fitness, individual skill development, team continuity and of course fun/games!
Name of College: Brigham Young University
Name of Coach or primary contact: David Smyth
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (801) 422-2934
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Daytime Undergraduates enrolled: 29,890
Average SAT score for entering freshmen: 1,240
Average ACT score for entering freshmen : 28
Undergraduate tuition cost per semester: LDS: $2,145; Non-LDS: $4,290
Room and Board costs: $6,840
School web address: http://www.byu.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.byurugby.com
Application Deadlines: 1 February for Fall Semester, 1 October for Winter Semester
Scholarship opportunities: BYU does not offer athletic scholarships to rugby players, however some private funds may be available to help with tuition for exceptionally well-qualified candidates. All recipients of private financial aid are expected to work on campus to pay for room, board & fees.
Admission consideration opportunities: In exceptional cases, the team may support the candidacy for admission of otherwise very well-qualified applicants.
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BYU offers a University-supported program with a rich history of excellence on the rugby pitch. The team plays its competitive schedule in the Winter Semester (January to the end of April). Team members are offered a superlative strength and conditioning program during the Fall Semester, with official practices limited to Saturday Mornings, allowing student-athletes to focus on academics.
BYU facilities include a full-size outdoor grass practice field, a world-class indoor practice facility that is shared with other intercollegiate sports, and an NFL-caliber weight training facility (with superior coaching during lifting sessions). The team shares sophisticated athletic training facilities (for injury treatment and recovery) and full-time trainers and Doctors that travel with the team.
The team’s picturesque competition stadium is called “South Field” and is shared with the University’s soccer programs. The stadium currently seats 2,200 fans in back-supported comfort. Plans are actively underway to expand the stadium to add offices, a press box, athlete changing facilities, etc. The team is very well supported by the local community and routinely attracts thousands of spectators to its home matches.
During the competition season, the team practices (or competes) six days per week, with Mondays usually devoted to film sessions and Fridays to a “captain’s walkthrough” for scheduled Saturday matches. The regular season usually includes 4 road trips during January and February. Mandatory study halls and team devotionals are held daily when on the road. Home games are usually played in March, with the occasional away match interspersed.
Since the team normally qualifies for post-season play, traveling-squad players will also be required to travel to the rounds of 16/8 and the national semi/finals. The rounds of 16/8 usually occur during final exams, so players will be required to adjust their schedules to take exams before the playoffs. The semis/finals occur after the end of the semester.
BYU actively recruits young men that exhibit high moral character, intelligence, a solid work ethic, and athletic ability. We offer an exceptional training environment, superior coaching, and wholesome camaraderie that is second to none.
Central Washington University - Ellensburg, Washington www.cwu.edu
Coach: Bob Ford Phone: (509)963-3557 Email: [email protected]
Mid 50% SAT: 1010 ( critical reading and math scores only)
Mid 50% ACT: 21 (composite score)
General GPA necessary for admittance: Mid 50% GPA: 3.27
Any rugby scholarships or scholarships that players have gotten in the past: Central Washington University offers several opportunities for all students to receive financial assistance. Below are details regarding: Tuition Waivers, Scholarships, and National Guard / CWU ROTC Program. Currently the National Guard and the Army ROTC program both do an extensive review of student athletes that are participating in the Rugby program to identify athletes that qualify for assistance and have military interests.
Tuition Waivers: To recognize the academic achievement of talented entering freshmen, CWU awards merit-based tuition waivers to selected students who are admitted to Central on or before February 1 of each year and who will start school in the upcoming fall. The tuition waivers are based on applicants' Admissions Index (AI) and are awarded starting February of each year. Students with an AI equal to or greater than 40 are eligible to receive a partial tuition waiver. These partial waivers will be granted for the first year of attendance only. There is no application to complete in order to be considered for tuition waivers. AI Calculator: www.cwu.edu/~admissions/index.php/index-calculator
Scholarships: To apply for CWU scholarships visit the CWU scholarship web site at http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/ The 2009-2010 CWU General Scholarship Application Guidelines are now available. They provide information and detailed instructions on how to complete the electronic application. The deadline to submit the application and additional materials required (when necessary) to the Scholarship Office is on or before February 1.
National Guard / CWU ROTC Program Information: (Past Rugby athletes which have qualified for these opportunities include: Ryan Snider and Chad Hansen) The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) has a multitude of benefits to offer. If you qualify, ROTC will assist you by providing funding for full tuition, books and other expenses. In addition to providing financial support, ROTC is Leadership Development that will last a lifetime. The training we deliver is part of your college curriculum and the cornerstone of your professional development as a Commissioned Officer. There are several options, ranging from the traditional Four-Year Cadet, who joins the program in his or her freshman year, to the Campus-Based Cadet, who has already embarked upon his or her college journey, but wants to join the ranks of the elite Soldier-Leader, and become an Army Officer. For more information, http://www.cwu.edu/~roo/
Whether the rugby program has any admission pull or set asides: Prospective rugby players do not have any special "pull" for admissions.
Any in state tuition programs that can be utilized by out of state players: The WUE : allows students throughout the western United States to enroll at a reduced tuition rate. Participating states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, (Washington), and Wyoming.WUE tuition is based on the current in-state tuition, x 150%. The WUE scholarship waives a portion of the out-of-state tuition For more details please follow this link: http://www.cwu.edu/~scholar/wue.html
Features: Central Washington University Men's Rugby team has been ranked in the top 20 nationally for the last 4 years. They completed their league season undefeated and have successfully defended their league title for the last 2 years. The wildcats play an expansive and progressive style that provides players with the freedom to make decisions while fostering a dynamic learning environment. Central athletes are not only known for their abilities on the field but also their academic achievement. Every athlete on the CWU Rugby team is enrolled in the team's academic 1st program and receives support from the coaching staff to identify resources on campus which help them to be successful in the classroom. For more details on the CWU Rugby program and to enroll in Central Washington University please make use of the information below.
Main web site: www.cwu.edu
Rugby Homepage: www.cwurugby.com
Admissions web site: www.cwu.edu/~admissions
Admissions toll free number 1-866-CWU-4YOU (866-298-4968)
More than 77% of CWU students receive some form of financial assistance.
Name of College: Vassar College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tony Brown
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (845) 437-7804 (work)
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,400
Average SAT score: 1380
Average ACT score: 29
School web address: http://www.vassarathletics.com
Rugby Club website address: http://www.vassarathletics.com
Application Deadline: January 1st.
Scholarship opportunities: None.
Admission consideration opportunities: Rugby athletes are given consideration.
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An outstanding liberal arts college, one of the best in America, that offers an exceptional rugby program. The teams consistently make the playoffs in the very competitive Northeast. We tour regularly overseas and coaching is provided by a fulltime coach and an assistant with professional playing experience. The college supports the programs with uniforms, buses, medical training care, and insures players with a secondary insurance policy. Vassar has it’s own full size dedicated rugby field, Predator scrum machine, and ample equipment.
Name of College: Fairfield University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Andrew Cohen, Men’s Club president
Seana Mazzarino, Women’s Club president
Email of Coach or primary contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: not issued out-contact for permission from student
Public/Private: Jesuit
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx 3,200
Average SAT score: not required
Average ACT score: not required
Tuition cost: 45,000.00
Room and Board costs: Info available on website
School web address: www.fairfield.edu
Rugby Club website address:
http://fairfield.edu/athletics/rec_wrugby.html
http://fairfield.edu/athletics/rec_mensrugby.html
Application Deadline: Info available on website
Scholarship opportunities: no
Admission consideration opportunities: not privy to that information
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Info available on website or through officer listed above
Name of College: Bentley University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Josh Smith
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4,257
Average SAT score: 1830
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost: 35,828
Room and Board costs: 11,740
School web address: www.bentley.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.bentleyrugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to very good on campus gym, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, but considered a Varsity sport by players and coaches. Very active club 50+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: UC Santa Barbara
Name of Coach or primary contact: Kevin Battle
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 805 451-5652
Public/Private: public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 17,000
Average SAT score: 1871
Average ACT score:
Average G.P.A: 4.03
Tuition cost: In State $7536/Out-of-state $22,021
Room and Board costs: approx $10,000-$14,000
School web address: www.ucsb.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.ucsbrugby.com
Application Deadline: Nov. 1st-30th
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Please contact coach
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UCSB fields 3 sides, has a bi-annual international tour and hosts some of the top rugby coaches and teams from around the world. For more information, please contact coach Kevin Battle at 805 451-5652 or [email protected]
Name of College: UMaine Farmington
Name of Coach or primary contact: Woody Hanstein
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private:
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2,300
Average SAT score: N/A (Not required for UMF)
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: Aprrox. 4,000
Room and Board costs: 11,000
School web address: www.umainefarmington.com
Rugby Club website address:
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to a campus gym and athletic trainer. A dedicated Coach who volunteers his time and has considerable rugby experience as a player, referee, and coach. Considered a club sport by the University. Great group of players with varying skill levels, 30+ players.
Name of College: Roger Williams University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Chris Palombo
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 401 286 9461
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3,799
Average SAT score: 1520-1780
Average ACT score: N/A
Tuition cost: 26,880
Room and Board costs: 14.030
School web address: www.rwu.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.rwuhawks.com & http://hawkalumni.tripod.com
Application Deadline: Early Decision November 1 / Regular Decision February 1
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Roger Williams Men’s Rugby is a club sport that is managed by the Department of Athletics & Recreation. The team is run with the same expectations as a varsity sport with a professional coaching staff, dedicated field, training room support and access to all of the University’s state of the art facilities. Roger Williams Men’s Rugby carries a roster of 45 players with the majority of incoming freshmen having played during high school. All players are required to be in good academic and behavior standing through the university.
Roger Williams University is considered one of the ‘hottest’ liberal arts universities in the country and was named in the top 10 in the north by U.S. News & World Report. It’s the ideal place for you to begin building your own bridge from a productive academic career to a fulfilling life. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island the ocean front campus offers all of the academic and athletic needs you are looking for.
Name of College: Umass Lowell
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Vettese
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 7,316
Average SAT score: 1,065 excluding writing component
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: $19,316
Room and Board costs: $8,635
School web address: www.uml.edu
Rugby Club website address: Facebook group: UML Men’s Rugby
Application Deadline: No closing date
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to brand new Campus Recreation Center including gym and sport facilities, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, but considered a Varsity sport by players and coaches. Active club on and off the field with 30+ members with varying degrees of experience.
Name of College: University of Connecticut
Name of Coach or primary contact: Ward Patterson, (Head Coach)
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: cell: 802-989-2507
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): paradise
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 17,000
Average SAT score: (critical reading and math totals) of approximately 1212….U. Conn does not use the writing score in our averages
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost:
Room and Board costs:
School web address: uconn.edu
Rugby Club website address: uconnrugby.com
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: Two $500 Rugby scholarships are available. Thank you Alumni.
Admission consideration opportunities: The Admissions Office is willing to hear our requests for consideration of players.
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U. Conn rugby is on the move. We are rebuilding our fields, and working hard to build a competitive Division 1 program. We operate as a club, but we are serious about rugby being played at the top levels. We welcome all levels of players, from the novice to the experienced select side.
Name of College: Wheaton College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Ben Spalter
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1,550
Average SAT score: Optional SAT Score Reporting
Average ACT score: Optional ACT Score Reporting
Comprehensive Fee (Full Year): $49,440
School web address: www.wheatoncollege.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://wheatoncollege.edu/athletics/rec/clubsports/mrugby.html
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
The men’s rugby team has access to a very good on campus gym, and top of the line coaches with a New Zealand style philosophy. The coach is also responsible for the Northeast Rugby Union All-Star Team and Providence Men’s Rugby Club.
While rugby is only a club sport in the US, Wheaton players and coaches take the sport as seriously as any varsity team.
Wheaton Men’s Rugby is a very active club 30+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players, and a growing alumni association dedicated to the success of the organization through rugby and professionally.
Name of College: Bryant University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Eric Catallozzi
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 401-228-5588
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 3,400
Average SAT score: 1130
Average ACT score: 24
Tuition cost: $31,794
Room and Board costs: $11,757
School web address: www.bryant.edu
Rugby Club website address: NA
Application Deadline: February 1st
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities: Early decision, early action
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A beautiful close knit campus with newly renovated workout facilities. Although it is considered a club sport, the team commits time equivalent to a varsity sport. A very knowledgeable coach allows for all experience levels to learn the game and play right away.
Name of College: Colby College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Tony Fletcher
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1846
Average SAT score: 2100
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: 50,320 (total comprehensive)
Room and Board costs:
School web address: www.colby.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.colby.edu/rugby/men.html
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to very good on campus gym, top of the line coaches, considered a club sport by the school, with dedicated members and very active and dedicated coach and team leaders. 30+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: Wesleyan University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Mark Fajans
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 860-759-9411
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2700
Average SAT score: 2100
Average ACT score: 31
Tuition cost: 39,822
Room and Board costs: 11,040
School web address: www.wesleyan.edu
Rugby Club website address: N/A
Application Deadline: January 1st
Scholarship opportunities: None (Very generous Financial Aid for Need-Based)
Admission consideration opportunities: Early Decision, 2 possibilities (Nov 15th and Jan 1st)
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Student-run and self-coached club team with three senior captains, allows for flexibility of practices. The club is generally easy going yet determined to do well within the league and very serious on game day. Free student access to very good campus gym and facilities. Active club of approximately 25-30 members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players.
Name of College: University of Hartford
Name of Coach or primary contact: Luca Mineo
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 413-896-2111
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 6812
Average SAT score: 1720
Average ACT score: 25
Tuition cost: 33,020
Room and Board costs: 12,730
School web address: www.hartford.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.limongellidesign.com/Websites/HartfordRugby/
Application Deadline: February 1, 2009
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Gym open daily and available to all student. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1:30, Fridays from 4-6, and Saturdays from 2-4. Conditioning practices are on Mondays and Wednesday nights from 10-11. Field located on campus.
Name of College: Central Connecticut State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Chris Pritchard
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:203-215-6042
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,279
Average SAT score: 1630
Average ACT score: 23
Tuition cost: 7,042
Room and Board costs: 8,618
School web address: www.ccsu.edu
Rugby Club website address:
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Access to school gym and equipment facilities, a club sport that gets funded by the school with a well trained coach, 25+ members with a mix of experienced and non experienced players
Name of College: Saint Anselm College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Sean Hurley
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 1900
Tuition cost: 29,720
Room and Board costs: 10,635
School web address: www.anselm.edu
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
Saint Anselm is a school that takes Rugby very seriously. The roster includes 40+ members with a mix of experienced and non-experienced players. There is also a brand new gym and the team has great coaches who play for the local Amoskeag mens team.
Name of College: Plymouth State University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Nick Kamenos
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact:
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rura (in the Lakes Region/White Mountains of NH
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4,500
Average SAT score: 1680
Average ACT score: -
Tuition cost: $27,000 (out of state)/$17,000 (in-stae)
Room and Board costs: $17,114/$8,944
School web address: www.plymouth.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.plymouth.edu/recprograms/sport-clubs/mens%20rugby.html
Application Deadline: April 1
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Students have access to a great gym facility, personal trainers, and state-of-the-art work out equipment. The rugby team practices 5 days a week with their coach. On most days Alumni come and help out and teach the newer guys. Commitment is expected and attendance at practice is key.
Name of College: University of Maine
Name of Coach or primary contact: Thomas Ciampa
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 207-752-2173
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Rural
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 9,667
Average SAT score: 1590
Average ACT score: 22
Tuition cost: 9,626 in state/23,876 out of state
Room and Board costs: 8,348
School web address: www.umaine.edu
Rugby Club website address: none
Application Deadline: rolling admissions
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
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Our program finished our best season to date last year posting a 4-1 regular season record, placed 2nd in New England, 2nd in the North East, and ranked 10th Nationally. On campus we have access to a gym and locker room playing our matches and practice on the pitch at Lengyel field. We have considerable depth in players and have two coaches, Mark Grimes a former player who now resides in Orono and George Criner head of the economics department on campus. Though considered a club sport by the school, we have a dedicated following on campus and always pull in a good crowd on Saturdays. Most players pick up the sport during their first season and work closely with veterans to learn their positions and the rules of the game. Having around 30 members we practice five days a week and hope to return to NERFU and NRU this year with a chance at going to the national tournament again in the spring.
Name of College: Saint Michael’s College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Michael Ashooh
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 802-654-2500
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 2000
Average SAT score: 1750
Average ACT score: 25
Tuition cost: 32,940
Room and Board costs: 8,280
School web address: www.smcvt.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.smcrugby.com
Application Deadline: January 15
Scholarship opportunities: Academic and Need-based
Admission consideration opportunities:
We're looking for excellent students who:
- want to be active members of a learning community
- are prepared for a rigorous intellectual experience grounded in the liberal arts
- have a commitment to community service and social justice
- want to make the world a better place
- are looking for an opportunity to develop spiritually and morally
- have a developed sense of curiosity
- are interested in taking risks, thinking differently and discovering new things
- want to discuss ethical and moral questions inside and outside the classroom
- are enthused about living on campus all four years in a close-knit, community-centered atmosphere
We are a club sport that operates under the oversight of the athletic department. This means that as a club, we are self-managed, self-organized and self-maintained. We are able to keep the club spirit of rugby alive and well, but at the same time we get full benefits of the athletic department and facilities, because we are treated by the administration as a varsity sport. It’s the best of both worlds. As a club, no one is cut and everyone plays; but we are fully funded and have excellent facilities and equipment. We have a separate practice pitch and a separate game pitch, a predator scrum sled, excellent equipment, and our own separate athletic trainers. We have independent access to excellent gym facilities as well as a full, experienced, well trained coaching staff. The team is very committed, works hard and sacrifices a lot to be excellent.
Name of College: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Name of Coach or primary contact: Joshua Kitenko
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 757-561-5590
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Suburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 973
Average SAT score: 1270
Average ACT score: 27
Tuition cost: $0
Room and Board costs: $0
School web address: www.cga.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.cgarugby.webs.com
Application Deadline: March 1
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Leadership potential, ROTC/JROTC experience, Personal interview, Attending Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) program
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Rugby is a club sport at the Academy and Coaches are made up of Academy and Coast Guard staff. Cadets are active duty military and must balance military, academic, and athletic obligations. The pitch where practice and games are held is located off base in Stonington, CT.
Name of College: University at Albany
Name of Coach or primary contact: John Durant
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: Public/Private: 518-447-3074[w]
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Urban - 550 acre campus
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 12,748
Average SAT score: SAT verbal scores over 500 88%, SAT math scores over 500 96%,
Average ACT score: ACT scores over 18 N/R
Tuition cost: NYS resident: $6698; Out of state: $14598
Room and Board costs: NYS resident: $10238; Out of state: $10238
School web address: www.albany.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.ualbanyrugby.com
Application Deadline: Regular Admission Application Deadline - March 1
Scholarship opportunities: Many scholarship opportunities available through the various schools and support groups associated with the university.
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Level of Play: D1 NYS Rugby Conference Premier Division- 3 sides , 3-4 games development side specific.
Players: 50-60 active
Coaches: 3 certified usa rugby paid coaches
Support: Athletic trainer, Bus transportation to away games, Academic and other support services arranged through the university.
Alumni support : Financial through the university’s foundation to offset team’s operating expenses, Alumni job bank and career guidance, Alumni mentoring, Alumni advisory committee. Financial through the university’s foundation to offset team’s operating expenses. Alumni job bank and career guidance. Alumni mentoring, Alumni advisory committee.
Name of College: United States Air Force Academy
Name of Coach or primary contact: Major John McQuade
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 719 333-6023
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Mountain Reservation
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: approx 4,000
Average SAT score:
Average ACT score:
Tuition cost: N/A
Room and Board costs: N/A
School web address: http://www.usafa.af.mil
Rugby Club website address: www.airforcerugby.com
Application Deadline:
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities:
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Name of College: The United States Military Academy, West Point
Name of Coach or primary contact: Richard Pohlidal
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: (w) 845-938-0174 (c) 845-549-4655
Assistant Coach: Justin Hundley
Assistant Coach Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers Assistant Coach: (c) 845-549-4656
Public/Private: Public (rated #1 Public School by Forbes Magazine)
Campus Setting (Urban/Suburban): Suburban 50 miles north of NYC
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 4500
Mean SAT score: Mean SAT: Verbal - 626, Math - 648
Mean ACT: English - 28, Math - 28, Sci/Reas - 27, Reading 30
Tuition cost: $0 Paid for by government, Military Service post graduation required
Room and Board costs: $0 Paid for by government. Cadets given monthly stipend during 48 month experience.
School web address: http://www.usma.edu
Rugby Club website address: http://www.westpointrugby.com
Application Deadline: During the Spring of your Junior year you should apply for your congressional nomination. Followed by starting a file online, by taking the Candidate Questionnaire.
Scholarship opportunities: N/A
Admission consideration opportunities: Minority Athletes, Prior Service
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
· Full time staff: 2 Rugby Specific Coaches; SAQ coaches and trainer
· High performance training environment.
· All travel, uniforms, gear paid for.
· Anderson Rugby Complex- Top class Rugby facility (home team locker-room with individual lockers, weight room, team meeting rooms, 1 synthetic turf and natural grass pitch)
· Strong alumni network
· Guaranteed employment upon graduation
· Officer mentorship program.
Name of College: Spearhead Rugby Academy, South Central Community and Technical College
Name of Coach or primary contact: Rob Holder
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 650-906-3868
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Small Town of Faribault, MN
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 5,000
Average SAT score: SAT not required
Average ACT score: ACT not required
Tuition cost: $5,000 / year full-time
Room and Board costs: $10,000 / year (includes academy costs)
School web address: www.southcentral.edu
Rugby Club website address: tbd
Application Deadline: May 2010
Scholarship opportunities: Merrit and need based scholarships available
Admission consideration opportunities: n/a
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Spearhead Rugby Academy is a year-round two year program designed to produce rugby players for elite amateur and professional rugby clubs worldwide. The typical rugby experience is supplemented by daily elite training, elite summer camps and summer international tours. Spearhead Academy is a perfect fit for players interested in the U20 USA Team.
Name of College: Syracuse University
Name of Coach or primary contact: Bob Wilson
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 315-443-3867
Public/Private: Private
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Residential area, adjacent to downtown
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 12,600
Average SAT score: 1100
Average ACT score: Ave GPA 3.6
Tuition cost: $34,000
Room and Board costs: $12,500
School web address: www.syr.edu
Rugby Club website address: students.syr.edu/mensrugby
Application Deadline: January 1
Scholarship opportunities: Merit and need based aid
Admission consideration opportunities: A range of admission profiles
Describe your program, facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
Syracuse University is an AAU Research 1 institution with nine different schools and colleges, several of which are nationally ranked in their respective fields. SURFC is current New York State Champion, North East play-off winner, New York State Premier League leader and nationally ranked for the last two seasons. The game field is one of the best in New York State and practices take place on grass, turf and in the fabulous Carrier Dome. The club has a staff of four certified coaches and runs four teams. Touring destinations have included England, Argentina and the Bahamas.
Name of College: University of Utah
Name of Coach or primary contact: Blake Burdette
Email of Coach or primary contact: [email protected]
Phone numbers coach or primary contact: 801-301-3990
Public/Private: Public
Campus Setting (Urban/suburban): Surburban
Number of Undergraduates enrolled: 23,000
Average SAT score: 850
Average ACT score: Average is 24, minimum required is 18
Tuition cost: Resident for full time (12 hrs/Semester) $5,000/yr Non – Resident for full time $15,000/yr
Room and Board costs: $3,000/academic year
School web address: www.utah.edu
Rugby Club website address: www.utahrugby.org
Application Deadline: April 1st for Fall Semester and November 1st for Spring Semester
Scholarship opportunities: No
Admission consideration opportunities: Yes
Describe your program , facilities, commitment expectations, and any other details you think relevant:
The University of Utah Rugby program can assist with admissions. We hold our student-athletes to a high academic standard and require that each athlete maintains a 2.5 gpa or higher. The rugby team has access to tutors and academic advisors to help each student-athlete to achieve this. The rugby team trains four days a week and competes against the top universities sides every year from around the country. We have an indoor practice facility to use during winter months.
Here is what the USA Rugby webstie has to say about scholarship opportunities last year. Below that you will find a list of as many universities in the USA with rugby programs as we could find. If your university would like to advertise your club on our site please contact us.
Collegiate Club Scholarship Opportunities
In the United States, Rugby is primarily a club sport played on college campuses. Players generally pay their participation fees and the university may help the teams with access to training and competition facilities and financial help to cover some expenses. Given Rugby’s status as a college club sport, there are currently no full club rugby scholarships available at universities or colleges in the United States. For information about scholarships for NCAA women's varsity rugby, please visit NCAA Scholarships.
USA RUGBY is aware of only a few American Universities that currently give certain scholarships or stipends for club rugby players. These include:
Arkansas State University - Rugby has grown at Arkansas State to the extent that the school is now able to offer partial scholarships for men and women Rugby players. Qualifying Rugby players from out-of-state may now attend Arkansas State for the in-state tuition rate.
Contact:
Charl Welman, MSISeC, CNA
Assistant Coach: Arkansas State University
870-897-2863
[email protected]
Albright College - Albright College's Rugby Program has received national recognition for its success on the field and our recruitment efforts. All interested freshmen and transfer students receive the same attention as varsity student athletes and top academic scholars. For those concerned with the affordability of a private liberal arts education, Albright offers an array of merit and need based assistance to make an Albright education feasible for many.
Contact our faculty advisor & recruiting coordinator:
Dr. Christian Hamann
610-921-7740
[email protected].
Team website: www.albrightrugby.com
Idaho State University - Idaho State offers out of state fee waivers. The tuition at Idaho State for residents is $2200 a semester for those who have their own insurance and $2600 for those who do not have their own insurance. Idaho State is a D2 program in the Utah Rugby Union. The cost to attend ISU without the waiver is $7500 plus per semester. With a waiver you save an estimated $4800 a semester. We are looking for the serious student athlete, who wants to continue their education and rugby career. We are proud of our 85% graduation rate since 1996.
For more information interested parties can contact:
Coach Ram Eddings,
Idaho State University
P.O. Box 8345,
Pocatello, ID 83209
work 208-282-3242
home 208-232-6221
cell 208-244-1252
fax 208-282-4864
[email protected]
New Mexico University - Entering freshman who are Under 19 All Stars (men and women) in their region and hold high academic marks can qualify for an AMIGO Scholarship which allows one to pay in-state tuition of $3,500 per year. This represents a $7,000 savings over the out-of-state tuition rates.
Palmer Chiropractic College - The Palmer College Scholarship Program offers both partial and full Rugby scholarships ranging from 25%-100% of tuition. School fees are approximately $21,000 per year. All first team players will recieve at least a 50% scholarship. 6-7 will recieve a 75% scholarship. And one or two players will recieve full, 100%, scholarships. The scholarship applies year round and so is not specific to the rugby season. Also, students may receive an additional $2,100 towards tuition fees from working in the school gym.
Please direct all enquiries to:
James O'Malley
[email protected]
Phone: (563) 579-4463
or visit www.palmer.eduw3.palmer.edu/rugby
Penn State University - There is a $1000 scholarship for high school players that come to Penn State to play rugby. There is also admissions assistance available.
Contact:
Peter Steinberg
410 BAB
University Park, PA 16802
814-883-5732
[email protected].
Team websites: www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby and www.clubs.psu.edu/up/womensrugby
Texas A&M University - After 39 years of prestigious rugby and numerous National Championships and playoff runs, this Division I Collegiate powerhouse now offers partial scholarships for in-state and out-of-state rugby players. Qualifying players from out-of-state may now attend Texas A&M for the in-state tuition rate.
Contact:
Texas A&M RFC Head Coach Craig Coates
(979) 571-2784
For more info visit www.aggierugby.com.
Truman State University - The Truman Alumni Award is given to entering freshmen (1-3) that come to Truman with previous high school Rugby experience and promise to be leaders on the team. Each award is up to $500 and is paid in two installments - at the end of the fall and spring seasons. The award is for the freshman year only. It is expected that the recipient(s) will be contributing members of the team, attending practices and games.
To find out more information:
Visit http://rugby.truman.edu/men or http://rugby.truman.edu/men/PDF/AlumniAward-Application.PDF
Or contact:
Coach Bill Sexton
1405 East Meadow Lane
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-626-2324
[email protected].
University of Stony Brook - Partial scholarships are available for both Men's and Women's teams.
Contact: Frank Grieco
516.458.6997 or 631.751.4605
via email at [email protected].
For more information, please visit the team website http://eteamz.com/blackwidowrugby
St. Bonaventure University
The rugby alumni at St. Bonaventure University have recently endowed the Robert Peraza Memorial Scholarship, in memory of a Bonaventure player who died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. SBU rugby alumni are responsible for finding a worthy recipient for the Fall 2007 semester. As the endowment grows, additional scholarships with greater monetary values will be awarded. This is a needs-based scholarship; we want to find high school rugby players who normally would not have the opportunity to attend St. Bonaventure University due to financial need. The amount we award is based on how much we can raise but it will be renewable to the same student for 4 years. As the scholarship grows, we will have more flexibility to the amount we award and the number of students we award it to. St. Bonaventure is the first Catholic University in the U.S. to endow a scholarship for rugby players.
For more information:
Contact Paul Fordiani
[email protected]
By phone at 410.837.0908.
Additionally, there are ways to earn collegiate credits and play rugby at the same time. These opportunities include:
Summer Sports Program at Macquarie University in Australia. Michigan State University, in partnership with Macquarie University, offers a unique educational opportunity for college student athletes. This program is arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA).
Rugby Study Abroad (http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/rugby.html) - This program provides opportunities for American students to spend one or two semesters studying in Wellington, New Zealand and playing with a local club.
Middle Tennessee State University - MTSU offers the following classes in Rugby: PHED 131001 Beginning Rugby; PHED 131002 Intermediate Rugby; For further information, please contact Anthony Neely, Adjunct Professor, PO Box 96, MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; phone 615-812-1754; [email protected].
University of Illinois at Chicago - The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a full credit course in Rugby union football.
If you have information on scholarship opportunities at your college or university and would like them to be listed on USA Rugby webpage, please contact [email protected]
The following universities in the US had rugby clubs for men and/or women when we last checked. Adams State College
Agnes Scott College
Albany SUNY http://www.albany.edu/%7ealbrfc/arfc1.html
Albright College http://www.albrightrugby.com/
Alfred University http://www.alfred.edu/students/activities/clubs_organizations.html
Allegheny College
American University
Amherst College http://www.amherst.edu/~rugby/
Anderson University
Angelo State University
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
Arkansas State University
Army UMA West Point http://www.armyrfc.com/
Ashland University
Auburn University http://www.auburn.edu/rugby/
Augustana College
Azusa Pacific University
Babson College
Ball State University
Bard College
Bates College
Baylor University
Bemidji State College
Bentley College
Bethel College
Binghamton State University
Biola University
Black Friars
Blacksheep
Bloomsburg University
Boise State University
Boston College http://infoeagle.bc.edu/bc_org/svp/st_org/rugby/
Boston University http://www.burugby.com/
Bowdoin College http://www.bowdoin.edu/athletics/contact_name.shtml
Bowling Green State University http://www.bgsurugby.com/default.asp
Brandies University http://my.brandeis.edu/clubs/rugby
Bridgewater State College
Brigham Young University
Brockport - SUNY
Brown University
Bryan College
Bryant University
Bryn Mawr College
Bucknell University
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State University
Butler University
Cal-Poly San Louis Obispo
California Lutheran University
California Maritime Academy
California University of Pennsylvania
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Monterey
Cal State Sacramento
Caltech
Canisius College http://welcome.to/canrugby
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Carroll College
Castleton College
Catholic University
Central College
Central Connecticut State College
Central Michigan University
Central Washington University
Chadron State College
Christopher Newport University
Citadel http://www.citadel.edu/icra/clubsports/sports/rugby/info06.htm
Claremont College
Clarion University http://www.geocities.com/clariontaffurs/
Clarkson University http://www.clarkson.edu/cusa/pages/sponsored_clubs.php
Clemson University
Cleveland State University
Coast Guard Academy
Coastal Carolina University
Coe College
Colby College
Colby – Sawyer College
Colgate University http://groups.colgate.edu/rugbymen/
College of St. Benedict
College of Charleston
College of New Jersey http://www.tcnj.edu/~rugby/
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University http://www.columbia.edu/cu/rugby/
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Concordia College
Cortland State University
Creighton University
Curry College
Daemon College
Dartmouth College http://www.dartmouth.edu/~rugby/
Davidson College
Denison University
DePaul University
DePauw University http://www.depauw.edu/student/orgs/rugby/
Drake University
Drew University
Drexel University http://www.pages.drexel.edu/org/du-rugby/
Duke University http://www.duke.edu/web/rugby/
Duluth University
Earlham College
East Carolina University
East Central University
East Stroudsburg University http://www.esurugby.com/
Eastern Connecticut University
Eastern Illinois University http://www.eiu.edu/~eiurugby/
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Washington University
Eckerd College
Elon University
Emory University
Evergreen State College
Fairfield University
Fairmont State College
Ferris State University http://www.angelfire.com/mi/fsurfc/
Florida Atlantic University http://www.faurugby.com/
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida International University http://www.fiu.edu/~rugby/
Florida State University
Fordham University
Framingham State College
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franklin & Marshall University
Fredonia University
Frostburg State University http://www.pru.org/pru_members/frostburg.html
Furman University http://www.furman.edu/furugby/
Geneseo SUNY http://www.geneseo.edu/~rugby/home.php
Geneva College
Gettysburg College
Gopher College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Tech http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/rugby/
Gonzaga University
Grand Valley State University
Green Mountain College
Grinnell College http://www.angelfire.com/ia/GRINNELLGRIFFINRUGBY/index.html
Grove City College
Guilford College
Hamilton College http://students.hamilton.edu/rugby/
Hampden Sydney College http://www.hsc.edu/studentlife/clubs/rugby.html
Hartwick College
Hardin Simmons University
Harvard University http://hcs.harvard.edu/~rugby/
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Hobart College
Holly Cross http://www.holycross.edu/athletics/clubsports
Humboldt State University
Idaho State University
Illinois State University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana State University
Indiana University
Iona College
Iowa State University http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/rugby/
Ithaca College
Jacksonville State University
James Madison University http://orgs.jmu.edu/mensrugby/
John Brown University
John Carroll University
Johns Hopkins University http://www.jhu.edu/~rugby/
Johnson State College
Juniata State College
Keene State College
Kenyon College
Kennesaw State University
Kings Point
Kutztown University http://eteamz.active.com/kurugby/index.cfm?
Lafayette College
Lake Forrest College http://www.lakeforest.edu/foresters/clubmrugby.html
La Salle University
Lamar University
Lander University
Lebanon Valley College
Lee University
Lehigh University
Le Moyne College
Life University
Lock Haven University
Longwood College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University (Baltimore) http://www.loyno.edu/recreational.sports/clubrugby.htm
Loyola University (Chicago) http://www.loyolarugby.com/nuke/
Loyola University (New Orleans) http://www.loyno.edu/recreational.sports/clubrugby.htm
Luther College
Lyndon State College
Macalester College
Manhattan College
Marist College
Marquette University
Marshall University
Mary Washington College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mesa State College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Maritime
Miami University (Ohio)
Michigan State University http://www.msu.edu/~msurfc/
Middle Tennessee State University http://www.mtsurugby.com/
Middlebury College
Midwestern State University
Millersville University
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Mississippi State University
Molloy College
Mount Holyoake College
Mount St. Mary’s College http://www.msmary.edu/studentsandstaff/recreation2/rugby.htm
Montclair College
Muhlenberg College
Murray State
Navy - Annapolis http://www.nadn.navy.mil/Rugby/
New England College
New Mexico State University
New Paitz College
Nichols College
Niagara University
North Adams State College
North Carolina State University
Northeastern State University
Northeastern University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Michigan University
Northern State University
Northwest Indiana http://www.northwestindianarugby.com/
Northwestern University
Norwich University
Nova Southeastern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Ohio Northern University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma University
Old Dominion University http://www.odurugby.com/
Oneonta State College
Oregon University
Oswego SUNY http://www.oswego.edu/rugby/
Palmer College
Paul Smith’s College
Pennsylvania State University http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/mensrugby/
Penn State- Altoona
Pepperdine University
Pittsburgh State College
Plattsburg State College
Plymouth State University
Potsdam State College
Princeton University http://www.princeton.edu/~purfc/
Principia College
Providence College
Purdue University http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~rugby/
Radcliff College
Radford University http://www.radford.edu/~menrugby/
Reed College
Redford
Regis University
Rensselaer Polytech http://www.rpi.edu/dept/union/rugby/public_html/
Rhode Island College
Rice University
Robert Morris University
Rockhurst University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rodger Williams University
Rollins College
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
St. Anselm College
St. Benedict College
St. Bonaventure University
St. Edwards University
St. John’s University
St. John Fisher
St. Joseph’s University
St. Lawrence University
St. Louis University
St. Mary’s University
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s College of California
St. Michael’s College http://personalweb.smcvt.edu/rugby/
St. Norbert College
St. Olaf College
Salem-Teikyo
Salisbury University
Sam Houston University
San Francisco University
San Jose University
Santa Clara University
Santa Rosa Junior College
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Seaton Hall University
Shippensburg University
Sienna College
Simpson College
Slippery Rock http://www.geocities.com/shamrockrfc/
Smith College
Snow College
South Dakota University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southern Connecticut University
Southern Illinois University http://www.siu.edu/~rugby/
Southern Indiana
Southern Methodist University
Southern Mississippi State University
Southern Utah University
Southern Vermont College
Southwest Minnesota State University
Spring Hill College
Springfield College
Stanford University
Steven F. Austin University
Stonehill College
Stony Brook University http://usbrugby.tripod.com/seawolves.htm
Susquehanna University http://www.susqu.edu/mens_rugby/
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Temple University
Tennessee Tech
Texas A & M University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University - San Marcos
Texas Tech University
Towson University http://www.towsonrugby.org/
Trinity College
Truman State University
Tufts University
Tulane University http://rugby.tulane.edu/
Union College www.vu.union.edu/~womensrugby/
University at Buffalo http://www.ubrugby.org/
University of Alabama http://www.bamarugby.com/
University of Arizona University of California at Berkeley http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/m-rugby/cal-m-rugby-body.html
University of Central Florida http://www.ucfrugby.com/
University of Chattanooga
University of Chicago http://people.cs.uchicago.edu/~bruce/rugby/index.html
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Georgia http://www.ugarugby.com/
University of Hartford
University of Illinois https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/IllinoisMen%2527sRugbyClub/
University of Illinois at Chicago http://www.homestead.com/uicrugby/
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/CampusRec/Clubs/current.html
University of Maine – Farmington
University of Maine - Orono
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland http://www.terpsrugby.com/
University of Maryland at Baltimore
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Massachusetts- Lowell
University of Miami
University of Michigan http://www.umich.edu/~umrfc/
University of Mississippi
University of Montana
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
University of North Florida
University of Northern Iowa http://www.uni.edu/studentorgs/womensrugby/info.htm
University of Tennessee http://www.tennesseerugby.org/
University of North Texas University of Oregon http://www.uoregon.edu/~rugbymen/
University of Pennsylvania http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~mrugby/
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/men.html
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond http://www.student.richmond.edu/~womensrugby/index.html
University of Rochester
University of Scranton http://academic.uofs.edu/organization/rugby/
University of South Carolina http://www.uscrugby.com/
University of South Dakota
University of South Florida
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of West Florida http://uwf.edu/recreation/sportclubs/rugby.html
University of West Virginia http://www.wvu.edu/~sos/FreshStartSurvey/org_details.cfm?org_id=307
Ursinus College
Utah State University
Utah Valley State College
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College http://athletics.vassar.edu/rugby/m-index.php
Villanova
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech http://www.vtrugby.com/
Wabash College
Wake Forest University http://groups.wfu.edu/rugby/
Wartburg College
Washington College http://albert.washcoll.edu/~pknox2/Rugby/rugbymain.html
Washington & Lee University http://clubrugby.wlu.edu/minks_html.htm
Washington State University Washington University
Wellesley College
Wentworth Institute
Wesleyan University
West Chester University http://www.wcurugby.com/
West Virginia University
Western Carolina University
Western Connecticut
Western Illinois University
Western Kentucky University http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/StuAffairs/SAUC/sports.htm
Western Michigan University
Western Oregon University
Western State College
Westmont College
Wheaton College
Wheeling College
Whitman College
Widener University
William & Mary College
William Smith College
Williams College
Winthrop University
Worchester Polytechnic http://users.wpi.edu/~wpirugby/
Yale University http://www.yale.edu/rugby/newSite/index.shtml
York College http://slingshot.to/YorkRugby
