When? Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30PM until 7:30PM. Rugby has two season, fall and spring. The fall season starts in September and ends in November. The spring season starts in March and ends in April.
 
Where? GVSU's intramural/soccer fields near Laker Village. The field is located at the back of parking lot H next to the intersection of the Children's Center and the traffic light on West Campus Drive.

Who? ANYONE! You do not need to have prior experience to play rugby at Grand Valley. You can rely on experienced coaches and players to teach you the rules and skills needed to play the game. There are no tryouts. If you come to practice, you will play in games.

Why? Rugby is a fast growing sport in the United States. Learn how to play a great game against other universities throughout the Midwest in a competitive and friendly atmosphere.

I have class on Tuesday or Thursday nights, can I still play? It is very important to be at every practice, but missing a practice for class is understandable. Our philosophy is that school comes first, but missing more than one practice a week will make it difficult for you to understand the game.

Am I too small to play rugby? You can never be too small to play rugby. Everyone on the team plays a unique role.

Will I get hurt playing rugby? With every contact sport, there is risk of injuries. We will teach you the proper techniques to reduce the chances of injury.

What do I wear to practice? Appropriate gym clothes are fine to wear to practice.  You will also need to purchase cleats and a mouth guard.  You may buy rugby cleats online, but soccer cleats work just as well.

What does it cost? Dues are $150 a year to play since rugby is a club sport. This covers many expenses throughout the season including travel, jerseys, shorts, socks, equipment, referees, and post game socials. However, you will have opportunities to earn back a portion of your dues depending on how much you fundraise and collect through donations. The more money you raise/collect, the more money you can earn back.

Introduction to the Game of Rugby:   Harvard Rookie Primer