IUP Men's Rugby

09/02/2026

New season, new faces. Meet some of our rookies and get to know the newest members of IUP Rugby.

09/01/2026

2026 Hall of Fame Banquet is fast approaching!!

Secure your spot!!

Please use this form to RSVP for the 2026 IUP Rugby Hall of Fame Banquet: RSVP by September 5 2026 Date - September 26th 2025 Time - 6:00pm Location - IUP College Lodge - 239 College Lodge Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 Tickets - $75/ Person **Semi Formal Attire** Tickets must be purchased PRIOR to the event...

08/28/2026

Our match is off the card. The scheduled opponent couldn't field a side, and we couldn't lock in a replacement in time.

No wasted day. The full squad heads to Yellow Creek State Park — speed session, yoga, ball skills and beach touch, capped with a team BBQ.

Twenty-seven and building. Front row to back three, the roster is filling out — and we like where this group is headed.

Never played? No experience needed. We'll teach you. DM us to get on the pitch this fall.

Proud to run with our partners: Al Patti's Bar and Grill, Bouma Chiropractic Clinic PC, Zip Rugby and Rukas Beverage Co.

08/24/2026

Season's here. 🏉

The Crimson Hawks open the fall on the road. No. 10 in NCR Division II, IUP heads to Steubenville to meet the Franciscan Barons — the No. 1 side in Division III. Two ranked programs, first match of the year. Saturday, Aug 29. Kickoff 1:00 PM.

New to rugby or new to campus? There's still room on this squad — no experience needed, we'll teach you the game. DM us "RUGBY" to get started.

Proud to run with our matchday partners: Al Patti's Bar and Grill , Bouma Chiropractic Clinic PC , Zip Rugby, and Rukas Beverage Co .

📍 Franciscan University · Steubenville, OH
🗓️ Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM (A)
🏉 Fall XV · NCR Division II

08/20/2026

🏉 IUP RUGBY HALL OF FAME — CLASS OF 2026 🏉

Today, we celebrate five outstanding members of the IUP Rugby family whose dedication, leadership, and contributions have helped shape the tradition of our program.

Please join us in congratulating the IUP Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2026:

🏆 Ron “Whitey” White — 1983
🏆 Ben Graham — 2000
🏆 Chris “Shadow” McCarthy — 2010
🏆 Ana Olander — 2015
🏆 Timothy Sowa — 2018

These five represent different eras of IUP Rugby, but share the same qualities that define what it means to be a Crimson Hawk: commitment, toughness, and pride in the jersey.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your legacy is now forever part of IUP Rugby history.

RSVP NOW!!!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexRnKCq6Jd1JwQPWDLLczYCUIi5lyYhhihSr4lS4bUtoIZBg/viewform?usp=dialog

08/20/2026

COMMITTED TO THE CRIMSON. 🔴

PJ Shellhammer is a Hawk. The Marion Center Area shot-put thrower is bringing that power to the second row — a freshman lock, in for fall XVs and spring 7s.

Heavy hands, a low base, and strength you can't coach. That's lock forward play, and PJ is already built for it. Welcome to the pack.

Know an athlete who wants in? Throwers, wrestlers, linemen — anybody who likes contact. No rugby experience needed, we'll teach you the game. Share this post, or DM us "RUGBY" to run with us this fall.

Big thanks to our partners Al Patti's, Bouma Chiropractic, Zip, and Rukas Beverage for backing Crimson Hawks rugby. Al Patti's Bar and Grill · Bouma Chiropractic Clinic PC · Zip Rugby · Rukas Beverage Co

08/18/2026

The Cowboy Tee is open for pre-order — in memory of Ron "Cowboy" Nye. Every shirt sold goes straight to the Ron Nye Rugby Scholarship, set up in his name to help carry the next generation of Crimson Hawks forward.

$30. Front chest hit, full bronco graphic on the back. Pre-orders close September 1.

Order at compressmerch.com — full link in our bio.

Wear it proud. Ride for Cowboy. 🤠

08/18/2026

Day one is done.

Two workouts. A midday downpour. Zero complaints. But the real work happened in the room after — this group set its standards, its expectations, and its vision for the season ahead.

Your 2026 captains: Jayce Brooks (C), Dylan Deasy (VC), Charles Edwards (Defense), Mason Raglani (Lineout). Fundraising, recruitment, and social committees are set too.

New to rugby? Good. No experience needed — we'll teach you the game. DM us to get on the pitch.

Day 2 loading.

Thanks to our sponsors for backing Crimson Hawks rugby: ZIP Rugby · Bouma Chiropractic Clinic PC · Al Patti's Bar and Grill

08/12/2026

Camp opens Monday. 🏉

Preseason for the Crimson Hawks starts Monday, Aug 17 at the IUP Rugby Field. New season, same standard.

Never played? Good — that's who we're looking for. No experience needed. We'll teach you to tackle, pass, and play. 15s this fall, 7s in the spring.

If you've ever thought about it, this is the week. DM CAMP to get started and we'll tell you exactly where to be.


Al Patti's Bar and Grill Bouma Chiropractic Clinic PC Allegheny Rugby Union

07/22/2026

Put your name on the kit. 🏉

IUP Men's Rugby — back-to-back NCR Division II national champions in both 15s (2023 & 2024) and 7s (2022 & 2023), and student-run since 1974 — is outfitting the squad with new ZIP training gear this season, and we're inviting alumni, families, and local businesses to sponsor it.

Every dollar goes straight to equipment — no overhead. Your brand gets seen by 3,100+ engaged followers and everyone at the pitch.

Three ways in:
• Team Socks — $425
• Training Bibs — $225
• Training Shirts — $920 (logo tiers from $70)

Partial sponsorships welcome — cover any portion and we'll credit you. Reserve your spot by August 14, 2026.

Three ways to give: a tax-deductible gift through the IUP Foundation, an online payment to our Co-op club account on behalf of a player, or by check — we'll handle the paperwork. 💳 Payment links in the first comment.

New players are always welcome — no experience required. DM us and come find out what this is about.

DM us to become a sponsor.

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