UNF RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

08/12/2022

Come play rugby! First meeting of the Fall semester has been scheduled. No experience required. Hope to see you all there!

05/23/2022

NEW SWAG STORE IS UP AND RUNNING. Want the newest Deadbird polo, hoodie, short/long/no sleeve tees, and rain jacket? Tap on the link and order away. The store is open until June 30 and a portion of the proceeds go back to the Club. Thanks for your support!

This is a pre order store. Orders will be collected until the 30th of June. They will then go into production which takes approximately 7-8 weeks.

04/25/2022

Want authentic UNF game jerseys and shorts? Tap the link and get you some Deadbird gear. Proceeds support the UNF Rugby Club. Auction open until 4/30. Bid early and often.

Silent auction 'UNF Deadbirds Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/07/2021

Training tonight! 7pm at the Osprey Crossings field next to Lot 17. Bring cleats, water, and a mouthpiece. No experience needed!

08/13/2021

Rugby is back! UNFRFC is seeking new members. No experience necessary. Informational meeting coming up on 8/31 at the Boathouse. Come on out and learn about our plans for the new season.

07/21/2017

Come check out the USA vs Jamaica game tomorrow at 5:30 pm and grab a drink 🍻

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Come check out the USA Hawks as they prepare for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup in November. They are taking on the Jamaican National Team at 5:30pm. All members of the active duty, retired or reserve military branches get it for free with valid ID.

06/10/2017

Good luck to the Axemen in Deland as they take on the Central FL Warriors today at 5 p.m. Bring home a "W"!

06/03/2017

Please send your love and support as these boys head to Atlanta to take on the Atlanta Rhinos today at 5 pm!

Coach Sean Rutgerson has named the 17 player roster for the first game of the season. The Axemen travel to Atlanta tomorrow to take on the Rhinos at Silverbacks Stadium, kick off is 5pm. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

121 Financial Jacksonville Axemen: Round 1 vs Atlanta

1. Sam Dickey
2. Jonathan Halter
3. Pio Vatuvei
4. Kevin Wathen
5. David Washington
6. John Hamilton
7. Kennedy Girox
8. Kris Townsel
9. Sean Meehan
10. Brian Hutchinson
11. Jon Purnell
12. Steven Hill
13. Jonathan Defau
14. Taylor Youngling
15. Alex Eberle
16. Hunter Lawson
17. Desta Bailey

Photo Credit: John Lynch

05/27/2017

No plans today? Come check out the USARL Southern 9's Tournament at UNF soccer field! Gates open at 2 pm and first game is at 3 pm. Information below ⬇️

The Axemen are thrilled to bring a whole new rugby league event to our fans right here in Jacksonville! We will be hosting the USARL Southern 9’s Tournament on Saturday, May 27th.

Rugby League 9’s games are played in tournament form with 23 minute games. Each team plays 9 players a side for two 9 minute halves (5 minute half time). There will be 2 minutes between each game.

The event will be held on the Axemen home turf at the UNF practice soccer field.
Gates open at 2pm, the first game starts at 3pm.
Playoffs start at 7:20pm

The teams committed are the Jacksonville Axemen, Atlanta Rhinos, Tampa Mayhem, Central Florida Warriors, and Carolina Rugby League. There is one spot left for a team to enter, $250/entry fee. Teams are allowed to name 13 players to a roster. Contact [email protected] for more info.

1st Place team wins $750
2nd Place team wins $250

Fans won’t want to miss out on this exciting new rugby league event in the South! Admission to this tournament is included for all Axemen Season Ticket Holders as well as Season Ticket holders for any team in the USARL Southern conference. Get your Axemen season tickets here! http://www.jaxaxe.com/products/2017-season-ticket/

05/20/2017

Come out to the Axemen season opener for the Hall of Fame game at Hodges Stadium! Doors open at 4:30 and kick off is at 5:30.

It's Axemen season ladies and gentlemen! Come out to the UNF soccer field adjacent to Hodges Stadium this afternoon to watch your favorite players of past and present battle it out in the Hall of Fame Game! Game time is 5:30pm and will be preceded by a special presentation and induction of an Axemen legend into the Jacksonville Axemen Hall of Fame.

Gates open at 4:30pm, full concessions available. Purchased Season Tickets can be picked up at the gate. Single game tickets are $10 at the gate, kids 12 and under get in free.

Join us after the game for our post-game social at Time Out Sports Grill and say hello to our current and former Jacksonville Axemen!

04/28/2017

A special shoutout and congratulations to Sparky who is now an official UNF graduate from the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction! We could not be more proud of you! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and determination to make the UNF Rugby team on the road to success. We know that wherever life me lead you, you will carry the same principles.

Hank - congratulations on graduating! We are so proud of you and know that you will take on life head on with a positive attitude and smile on your face. We can't wait to see your accomplishments 💙

Also, a special shoutout and congratulations to John for graduating UNF with his Master's degree in Psychology (oh you fancy huh?) You are always there to inspire and give courage when needed. Thanks for being you.

If I missed Rugby teammate give them a tag!

And for those who just ended their semester - take a breather and keep kicking ass!