BOONE, NC

APPALACIAN STATE

Legend has it that before AHO Rugby was App State's collegiate rugby club, the club began as a loose alliance of mountain men who started playing rugby in a farmer's field somewhere off AHO Rd in Boone, NC. This can't be confirmed, but what is for sure is that AHO Rugby was born on a mountain top, raised in a cave. 

BELMONT, NC

BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE

Belmont Abbey College is a private, Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina. It was founded in 1876 by the Benedictine monks of Belmont Abbey. The school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and the Order of Saint Benedict. It is endorsed by The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.

CHARLESTON, SC

THE CITADEL

The Citadel Military College of South Carolina (simply known as The Citadel) is a public senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Established in 1842, it is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the United States. 

CHARLESTON, SC

College of Charleston

The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, it is the oldest college in South Carolina, the 13th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and the oldest municipal college in the country.

CONWAY, SC

Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina University is a public university in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is one of ten cities located in the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area. Founded in 1954, it became an independent university in 1993

FRONT ROYAL, VA

Christendom College

Christendom College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia. It was founded in 1977 by historian Warren H. Carroll. The college aims to "Restore all things in Christ" through a faith-integrated curriculum.

DURHAM, NC

Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892.

GREENVILLE, NC

East Carolina University

East Carolina University is a public university in Greenville, North Carolina. The men's Rugby Club has represented ECU in regional and national competitions, the team combines athleticism, teamwork, and a strong sense of community since 1975.

 

ELON, NC

ELON UNIVERSITY

Elon University is a nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens.  Our Rugby Club was established in 1995 and competes in the Southern Rugby Conference.  

GREENVILLE, SC

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Furman University is a private, liberal arts and sciences university located in Greenville, South Carolina. It was founded in 1826 and is known for its beautiful 800-acre campus, rigorous academics, and strong visual and performing arts programs. The university also features NCAA Division I athletics.

FARMVILLE, VA

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE

Hampden-Sydney College, founded in 1775, is a private all-male liberal arts college in Virginia known for its focus on character, leadership, and academic rigor. Rugby plays a vibrant role in campus life, promoting camaraderie, school spirit, and student engagement beyond the classroom.
 

GREENWOOD, SC

LANDER UNIVERSITY

Lander University is a public university in Greenwood, South Carolina. It is the state's second-smallest publicly funded baccalaureate institution.

RADFORD, VA 

RADFORD UNIVERSITY

​Radford University is a public university located in the beautiful New River Valley of southwest Virginia. Radford boasts a very proud rugby tradition. The Highlanders have won two USA Rugby DII National Championships, in 2003 and in 2008. Our club is truly a central part of campus life at Radford and gets to enjoy our own dedicated rugby pitch which sits next to the New River that runs just along the edge of our campus. Radford hopes to get back to their winning ways as we rebuild our program and rugby culture. 

SALEM, VA

ROANOKE COLLEGE

Roanoke College is a private liberal arts college in Salem, Virginia with approximately 2,000 students. The men’s rugby program is a a club sport at RC and was started in 2008. 

CHARLOTTE, NC

UNC-CHARLOTTE

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was founded in 1946 with the Rugby Club being established in 1989. The university is located in the heart of Charlotte and is the only club to have a grass field and in-ground rugby poles.

WILMINGTON, NC

UNC- WILMINGTON

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina System and enrolls 17,499 undergraduate and graduate students each year. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity"

GREENSBORO, NC

UNC- GREENSBORO

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. UNCG, like all members of the UNC system, is a stand-alone university and awards its own degrees.

RICHMOND, VA

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

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CHARLOTTSEVILLE, VA

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Club rugby first came to the University of Virginia in 1961, started by a small group of law students. UVA joined the Chesapeake Collegiate Rugby Conference in the fall of 2016.  In 2010, Virginia accepted the invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Rugby League which was composed of the core schools of the ACC. In the first ACRL 15s season, Virginia played very well, defeating most of its opponents by large margins. Virginia lost only one ACRL 15s match and that to Maryland. In 2021, our Club moved to the Cardinal Men’s Collegiate Rugby Conference.

RICHMOND, VA

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Virginia Commonwealth University, located in Richmond, Virginia is a premier urban, public research university whose mission is to provide a stimulating environment for teaching, learning, research, comprehensive medical care, and service; to promote the pursuit of knowledge; and, to disseminate professional skills.

RICHMOND, VA

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

​Virginia Military Institute, located in Lexington, Virginia, was founded in 1839 and is the nation’s oldest state-supported military college. Committed to developing leaders of character through rigorous academic, military, and athletic programs, VMI fosters discipline, honor, and service in all cadets.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC

WAKE FOREST

Wake Forest Men's Rugby is a proud and competitive program representing Wake Forest University in collegiate rugby. Committed to excellence both on and off the field, our team emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and leadership development. Competing against top teams in the region, Wake Forest Men's Rugby provides players with the opportunity to grow as athletes and leaders while building lifelong bonds. With a legacy of sportsmanship and determination, we strive to honor the Demon Deacons’ spirit every time we take the field.

LEXINGTON, VA

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

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CULLOWHEE, NC

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Western Carolina University is a public university in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. The fifth oldest institution of the sixteen four-year universities in the UNC system, WCU was founded to educate the people of the western North Carolina mountains.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

The College of William & Mary is a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school was chartered in 1693 by King William III and Queen Mary II of England and is the second oldest university in the United States. The W&M Men's Rugby Club was established in 1971 and is the highest level of men's rugby at the school. The club prides itself on being completely student run organization.

WINGATE, NC

WINGATE UNIVERSITY

Wingate University is a private "Judeo-Christian" university with campuses in Wingate, Charlotte, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. It was founded in 1896.