Rugby (Men's & Women's)
Rugby has been a long time favorite club sport among cadets. The team is so large that it caters an A side, for the team's top players, and a B side, for those who are working to be on the A side.
Both teams compete against schools across the East coast. For the past 4 years VMI has had an excellent rugby record. They practice as much as they are able to get field time, sometimes up to 5 days a week.
Games are scheduled for Saturdays due to high cadet, alumni, and family support. The men's team is currently working their way up to a Virginia State Championship. The women's team is new this year, and is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead. It is a challenging and tough game, but it is arguably the most fun you will have as a cadet.
League: Virginia Rugby Union
Cadet in Charge (Men's Team): Conard Knight
Cadet in Charge (Women's Team): Cierra Reaves
VMI Women's Rugby
VMI Men's Rugby vs. ODU
Cadet Elizabeth Dobbins '10
RECENT NEWS
Women's Rugby Team Starts Out Strong (Originally Published in THE INSTITUTE REPORT, NOVEMBER 2009, PAGE 12)
RESULTS
Saturday, September 12, 2009--The men's team traveled to VCU in Richmond and the A side won, 34 to 14. The B side lost, 7 to 10. The women's team won their first official game against Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. The score was 38 to 5.
Saturday, September 19, 2009--The men's team competed at home against probably the number one team in Division II, Radford University and lost, 33 to 23. A good outing against the best competition in the country. The Men's B Side was beaten handily, 29 to 0. The women's team traveled to JMU and won 48 to 12. The select side coach for the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union was interested in a couple of our players to play All-Star Rugby.
Saturday, September 26, 2009--The men's team played against Old Dominion University at home. The A side won 25 to 5, and the B side lost 32 to 0. The women played William & Mary’s A side at home and lost.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009--The Men's team played against Washington & Lee at home. There was no B side match. The A side won 39 to 12.
Thursday, October 15, 2009--The Men's team had a home game against Mary Washington in the pouring rain. VMI lost 21 to 5. There was no B side match.
Saturday, October 24, 2009--The Men's team traveled to William and Mary to play a A and a B side match. The A side won 14 to 7 and the B side lost 25 to 0.
Saturday, October 31, 2009--The Men's team traveled to JMU to a A and a B side match. The A side won 33 to 12 and the B side won 15 to 10. The A side qualified as 3rd seed in the Ed and Sandy Lee State Tournament to play Radford University in first semi final.
Saturday, November 7, 2009--The A side men traveled to Salem, Virginia for the Ed and Sandy Lee State Tournament. The team played Radford University in first semi final and won 22 to 21 to advance to the State Title game. The team played JMU in the State Title game and lost 21 to 25.
