Men’s Rugby

 

Founded in 1962, Penn State Rugby is one of the most successful collegiate rugby programs in the United States, consistently fielding teams that compete for the National Championship.

Penn State Rugby produces National Champion-caliber teams and provides opportunities that prepare students for a lifetime of impact. With two highly successful teams, a dedicated coaching and administrative staff, and an alumni network more than 1,600 members strong, Penn State Rugby is one of the premier collegiate rugby programs in the United States.

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Lions fall to 1-4 after tough loss to Army. Congratulations to a strong Army team. Next up: at St. Bonaventure 📆 10/22/2022 ⏱ 1:00pm 📍 Olean, NY
The 23 to take on Army today, 11:00am West Campus Field
GAMEDAY!!! 📆 Saturday, 15 October 🆚 Army ⏱ 11:00am 📍 West Campus Field University Park, PA
Strong performance from our Forward Captain this past weekend!
This weekend we will celebrate 60 Years of Penn State Rugby as we take on Army at home on Saturday. Looking forward to celebrating with all our returning supporters.
Tough result with lots of bright moments in the match. Congrats to a strong Navy team and thank you for hosting.
It's Game Day!! Check out Navy Rugby Facebook for the livestream of today's Match.
Your matchday 23 for Men's Rugby at. Navy. 📆 Saturday, 8 October 🆚 Navy ⏱ 12:00pm ET 📍Annapolis, MD 📸: Steve Manuel #WEARE
Back to back Birthday's this week! Happy Birthday Harry!
Almost missed it! But better late than never. Happy Birthday Jack!
Back at it this week. After a Bye weekend Men's Rugby will return to Rugby East conference play Saturday, 8 October. 📆 Saturday, 8 October 🆚 Navy ⏱ 12:00pm 📍 Brigade Sports Complex, Annapolis, MD 📸: Steve Manuel

“The experiences that we encountered and the lifelong friends that we made were the most valuable aspects of playing Rugby at Penn State.”

— Jeff Balestrini, 1991

Our Championships

Men’s Rugby Invitational ​Champions:

  • 2016 - West Point 7s Champions

  • Rugby East Champions 2016, 2017

  • 2001 PAC 7’s U21

  • 1999 Cherry Blossom Union Champions

  • Midwest 1980–1993, 1995–1997

  • Mid-Atlantic 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006

  • Potomac 1998, 2000, 2002

  • National Tournament Appearances 1989–1997, 1999–2006

  • National Final Four 1989, 1992, 1994–1997, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2018

  • National Championship Match 1996–1997, 1999, 2001

National Team Members:

  • U19 (20) National Team

  • 2000 World Cup: Dom Mara

  • 2001 Chilean World Cup: Alessio Cardillo, Alex Johnson, Kevin Olsen, Dom Mara (Capt.)

  • 2002 Italian World Cup: Dom Mara (Capt.), Mike Petri

  • 2003 Youth Festival: Justin Hundley, Chris Wolff, Mike Petri, R.J. Krempasky

  • 2003 French World Cup: Mike Petri (Capt.), Justin Hundley, RJ Krempasky, Andrew Kerwin

  • 2004 South African World Cup: Nic Grala

  • 2004 Guiana, Trinidad and Tobago: Nic Grala

  • 2005 South African World Cup: Nic Grala (Capt.)

  • 2016 Jordan Crofts

 
 
 

US National Team Eagles:

  • 1988 David Skidmore 7’s – 1 CAP (Scrumhalf)

  • 1998 – 2001 Kurt Shuman – 27 XV’s CAPS (Fullback), 5 VII’s CAPS (Center), 1999 World Cup

  • 1998 Wayne Whitko 7’s – 3 CAPS (Scrumhalf, Wing)

  • 2000 John McGeachy 7’s – 26 CAPS (Back)

  • 2003 Matthew Wyatt – 3 CAPS (Hooker), 2003 World Cup

  • 2004 Andrew Ryland – Italy & Ireland 2004 (Flanker, 8-Man)

  • 2005 Andrew Ryland

  • 2006 Dominic Mara 7’s

  • 2006 Mike Petri – 57 Caps (3 World Cup Appearances – 2007, 2011, 2015)

  • 2007 Justin Hundley 7’s

All Americans:

  • 1992 Alex DeVicaris, Peter Karmilowicz

  • 1994 Ryan Nagle

  • 1995 Ryan Nagle

  • 1996 Troy Bartley, Kurt Schuman, Wayne Whitko

  • 1999 Brendan Boyle 7’s, John Grace, John McGeachy 7’s, Joe Pullara, Paul Sochocky, Ian Scrymgeour, Matt Wyatt

  • 2000 John Grace, Matt Wyatt

  • 2001 Matt Wyatt

  • 2002 Mike McGeachy (Honorable Mention)

  • 2003 Michael Petri, Dominic Mara (Honorable Mention)

  • 2004 Michael Petri, Andrew Ryland

  • 2005 Michael Petri, Dominic Mara

  • 2006 Justin Hundley, Auggie Manelick, Matt Miller, Mike Petri, Tim Ryland

  • 2007 Nic Grala, Justin Hundley, Auggie Manelick

  • 2008 Nic Grala, Luke Roberts, Justin Lotter (Honorable Mention)

  • 2009 Luke Roberts, Kevin Kimble (Honorable Mention), Justin Lotter (Honorable Mention)

  • 2010 Kevin Kimble, Chris Saint

  • 2011 Christ Saint, Joe Baker (Honorable Mention), Mike Erickson (Honorable Mention)

  • 2012 Joe Baker (Honorable Mention), Mike Erickson (Honorable Mention), Chris Saint (Honorable Mention)

  • 2013 Daniel Metcalf (Honorable Mention)

  • 2014 Dominic DeFalco, Daniel Metcalf (Honorable Mention)

  • 2016 Brian McKellar, Chris Burian, Jim Ronan, Selby Niumatawailu (Honorable mention), Malcolm May (2nd team)

  • 2018 Malcolm May, Rob Irimescu (2nd Team)