Rugby is in the top 10 most popular sports globally and is a team sport played with 15 players on each side. Played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end, the objective is to score points by carrying the ball across the opponent's goal line to score a try, or by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts. Rugby is characterized by its physicality, strategic play, and continuous flow, with players engaging in tackles, rucks, and mauls to gain possession and territory. The sport is known for its emphasis on teamwork, endurance, and skill, making it a dynamic and exciting game to play and watch.
At WSC, Men's and Women's Rugby is an Elevated Sport, and unlike the club sports it is a part of the Athletics Department along with the NCAA Varsity Sports. The program has a full time Head Coach, along with an increased operating budget to cover most travel, lodging, and meals.
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The Men’s and Women’s teams currently compete in the National Collegiate Rugby D3 level.Â
Women's Success
15's Champions: 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
15's Final Four:Â 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 (4th)
7's Champions: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
7's Qualifier:Â 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 (3rd), 2023 (8th)
Men's Success
15's Champions: 2024
15's Final Four: 2018, 2021 (2nd), 2022 (2nd), 2023 (2nd), 2024
7's Qualifier: 2015, 2022, 2023 (8th)
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WSC Rugby ContactÂ
Bryn ChiversÂ
Head Men's and Women's Rugby Coach
rugby@wsc.eduÂ
For more information or to become a wildcat rugby athlete, please complete the INTEREST FORM.Â
About NCR
National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) is focused solely on the growth and development of collegiate rugby teams, student-athletes, and coaches. NCR evolved from the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO), founded in 2007. Initially created to support the growth and development of small college rugby, the organization now serves men’s and women’s college rugby programs of all sizes. NCR runs five major national championship events including the men’s and women’s XVs National Championship at the conclusion of the Fall season, the Collegiate Rugby Championship 7s in the Spring, and the mid-year All-Star Tournaments that bring together the best players in the nation. NCR provides members with technology support, appropriate insurance, eligibility rules, and marketing. In addition, we offer national recognition programs including All Americans, Scholastic All Americans, monthly recognition programs, and more benefits.NCR is an independent Delaware Non-Stock Non-Profit corporation operating under section 220526 of the Ted Stevens Act as an amateur sports organization with exclusive jurisdiction over its constituent college players, coaches, and teams.
