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Introduction
The FAU Rugby Club exists to provide students with an opportunity to learn
an exciting, physical, fast-paced, and different game. We encourage anyone with an athletic background to give rugby a try.
EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Come on out and learn the game-
we'll teach you. Current members have backgrounds ranging from tennis to basketball to football to nothing.
SIZE IS NOT A PREREQUISITE! There is a spot on the field for every size, from 5'3", 130lbs. to 6'9",280lbs--it doesn't matter.
The only thing you need is a desire to practice hard and learn the game. Some of our best ruggers are the smaller guys. If
you decide not to play, at least come out and support the team at games. Your support means a lot to us. Nationally,
rugby continues to grow with over 400 collegiate programs. Upon graduation from FAU, there is an unparalleled opportunity
to continue play in Men's
Clubs throughout North America and the world.
ABOUT
OUR TEAM
The FAU Men's Rugby Team is
a collegiate Division II club team, which means all of our players must be FAU students in good standing. For the spring season
all A-side players must be enrolled full time(12 credits). Students with less than full time status can still play, but
not in an A-side match. If you would like to play and you don’t meet these requirements please come out and practice
anyway. Although most of our matches are against collegiate teams, we still play against some men's clubs. Some
colleges we compete against are UM, UF, FSU, FIU, UNF, USF, UCF, and Eckerd College—as for men's clubs
we may play against the Boca Raton Buccaneers, Ft. Lauderdale R.F.C., Bay Area Pelicans,
Miami Tridents and Palm Beach.
When we travel to tournaments we often play against teams from out of state.
FAU Rugby,
while deeply affiliated with the university, remains a club sport. We get funding from Student Government and from fundraising.
This club status includes a board of student officers elected from within the team, enabling players to build leadership
skills while taking on duties which help the growth of the club. FAU Rugby therefore offers a combination of serious
intercollegiate competition, leadership opportunities and camaraderie seldom found in other athletic programs. We play
YEAR-ROUND, so feel free to come by and watch a practice or one of our games, or contact us with any questions at any time.
We are always accepting new players.
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