WHY PLAY BULLS RUGBY?
Have you ever wanted to play on a division I sports team, compete against large schools, and travel? Than this may very well be just for you! The Truman State Bulls rugby squad is one of the only Division I sporting opportunities at the University. Additionally, if you like to watch NCAA football or basketball, there is a good chance that we play some of these universities! Some of the teams in our division include Mizzou, Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State. As a team, we also travel several times a semester. For instance, last fall we traveled to Lawrence, Kansas and Lincoln, Nebraska. In short, playing rugby with the Bulls will provide you with an opportunity to fulfill your wildest sporting dreams and then some!
WHAT IF I’VE NEVER PLAYED RUGBY BEFORE?
NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL. Most of our players HADN’T played before stepping on Campus. In fact, several players had never even played a organized sport before. Just come out and give it a try!
FALL 2018 PRACTICE
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Check the Truman Rugby Facebook page at Truman Bulls Rugby for the most up-to-date notices regarding practice and game information
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
2018 Spring Awards:
Outstanding Forward: Eann Diller
Outstanding Back: Torin Halbert
Outstanding Rookie – Josiah Lunceford
Most Improved Player – Michael Thomas
2017 Fall Awards:
Outstanding Forward: Connor Flairty
Outstanding Back: Torin Halbert
Outstanding Rookie – Will Sills
Most Improved Player – Gennaro Mercante
TO CONTACT US
Visit our Truman Rugby Facebook page
CONTACTS
President, Gennaro Mercante
Captain, Connor Flairty
Vice Captain, Jackson Boerckle
Coach, Bill Sexton
For information about Truman State
University, go to www.truman.edu
Click here to find out about the
Truman Alumni Award
How to make a tax-deductible donation to Truman Rugby
Making a tax-deductible donation to Truman Rugby
You can now make your tax deductible donation to Truman Rugby online through the Truman State University secure website at Contribution Form. You can make donations using your MasterCard or Visa credit card. This form is also available through the Truman website, www.truman.edu – click on “Alumni and Friends” – then “Contributing to Truman” which will take you to the “Online Contribution Form“. Be sure to note that the gift should go to “Other – Men’s Rugby”. If you make an online contribution, please drop us a quick e-mail at rugby@truman.edu so we know you have done so and we can track the appropriate credits to our account (just to be on the safe side!).
If you prefer to donate the old-fashioned way – using a check – we are also happy to work with you! Simply make the check payable to “Truman Rugby” and mail to: Truman Rugby c/o 1409 East Meadow Lane, Kirksville, MO 63501.
Many thanks to those Alumni, Parents, and Friends who have contributed to Truman Rugby. All donations are deposited in the “Truman Rugby” account at the Office of Advancement (100 McClain Hall, Truman State University), and all contributors receive a letter of thanks from the university acknowledging their tax-deductible donation. Remember, we are eligible for matching donations from your employers and we can provide information if your company or business offers matching funds to non-profit entities.
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The Laws of the Game – click here to visit USA Rugby’s laws page
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Rules all players should know – A synopsis of basic rules all players should know.
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Free subscription to RugbyeNews at www.rugbyenews.com/
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SportsiD.com – video description of basic rugby information – www.sportsid.com/newsite/.
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Article by Brett Burdick on rugby fitness training Brett is a USA Rugby Coaching Instructor and Coaching Coordinator for the Virginia Rugby Union.
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Rugby Primer at Scrum.com is a very good and brief introduction to rugby for both players and spectators.
Truman State University Student Directory
Central Collegiate League Champions, Western Rugby Union – 2006
3rd Place West Collegiate Championships – 2006
Heart of America Rugby Union Collegiate Champions 2003-1994
Western Rugby Union Collegiate Champions 1999, 1997, 1996
USA Rugby Collegiate Sweet Sixteen Championships 1999-1996
If you have any comments or questions, e-mail us at rugby@truman.edu