PLAY RUGBY IN COLLEGE
How to Get Recruited to Play College Rugby – Ultimate DIY Rugby Recruiting Guide
By Braydon Downs|December 19, 2024
College rugby is a much less common sport in the United States when compared to others like football and basketball, but it still has a significant following, including many athletes...
WALK-ON STORY
My Experience as a College Rugby Walk-on
By Braydon Downs|August 21, 2024
Four years ago, I was finishing up my senior season on my high school crew team, now I’m a starter for a top 20 Division II college rugby program. I...
HARD-HITTING ADVICE
11 Tips To Improve as a Rugby Player, From an NCAA Rugby Athlete
By Braydon Downs|August 14, 2024
As a three-year college rugby player, I’ve learned a lot about how to improve as a player. Here are my top 11 tips to improve for both beginner rugby players...
RUGBY ADVICE FROM AN OLYMPIAN
Olympian Interview: 2024 Paris Olympian Ilona Maher Gives Rugby Recruiting Advice
By Rebecca Haight|August 12, 2024
Ilona Maher recently won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 2x Olympian (Paris 2024 and Tokyo 2020) became one of the breakout stars for Team USA in...
PARIS OLYMPICS
The 14 Men’s Rugby Players Representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
By Braydon Downs|August 2, 2024
Rugby sevens is one of the newer sports in the Olympics and the United States wants to put American rugby on the map. Here are the 14 men’s rugby players...
RUGBY 101
49 Rugby Terms You Need To Know
By Braydon Downs|July 12, 2024
Rugby can be a confusing sport and has plenty of unique terms. Here are 49 rugby terms that you need to know to understand the game better. The Rugby Pitch/Scoring...
THE RUGBY GRIND
Daily Grind: A Day In The Life Of A Marist College Rugby Player
By Braydon Downs|June 26, 2024
Braydon Downs has been a rugby player at Marist College for three years and has had to make some serious schedule adjustments to fit everything in. Although it can seem...
