The Army Rugby Team was founded in 1961 and for over 40 years has been a leader in USA Collegiate Rugby. The Army Ruggers are West Point’s most winning team.
In 1980 the USA Rugby Collegiate Championship playoff system was established. Since then, the Army Rugby team has qualified for every Sweet 16 Tournament and also reached more then 10 Final Fours. The Army Rugby team has finished second in the nation 3 times.
All Cadet classes play and the team currently has over 90 members drawn from the United States Corps of Cadets fielding four rugby sides.
The Division-1 A and B sides compete in the newly formed Collegiate Premier League during the spring season, while the Division-2 C and D sides challenge every fall for the title in the New England and Metropolitan New York Rugby Football Union.
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Use the above link to purchase your CRC tickets in support of the West Point Rugby Program
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West Point bows out in Quarterfinal
West Point, NY -After finishing the regular season undefeated and hosting Arkansas State for the National Championship quarterfinal, the Black Knight's fell short by a score of 20-36. The Arkansas State Red Wolves came into the match off of a strong performance in their conference losing only two matches to the same opponent, Life University. They brought a lot of experience to the game and it showed late in the match on Saturday, managing to find small gaps in the defense and exploiting mistakes. The Knight's played valiantly right through the 80 minutes and were within striking distance on numerous occasions but were let down by the last pass.
The team will now shift focus and continue to train for the CRC sevens tournament in Philadelphia 2-3 June. Where they will play Navy live on National Television on Saturday, 2 June. You can purchase tickets for the event in support of Army Rugby at: CRC Sevens
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Plans for the 2012 camp will be forthcoming please visit us a www.westpointrugby.com or at www.Facebook.com/westpointrugby .
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Check the News page for a more detailed breakdown of the matches...
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A Fallen Brother
MAJ Ryan Worthan, '97
Former Rugger MAJ Ryan Worthan was recently awarded the Alexander R.
Nininger Award for Valor at Arms. MAJ Worthan received the award based
on his exemplary performance and leadership during combat operations in
Afghanistan in September 2003.
The Alexander R. Nininger Award is the newest award given by the
Association of Graduates. MAJ Worthan is seen above delivering a speech
to the Corps of Cadets.