Rugby

Back from COVID, Womxn’s Rugby centers community and fun

On March 3, laughter and cheers permeated the Occidental Womxn's Rugby practice as they began their bi-weekly routine. While restarting in-person practices and games,...

Womxn’s rugby forfeits home opener following first half injuries

Over the weekend of Feb. 1, two Occidental womxn's rugby players were injured in a particularly violent game against California State University, Long Beach...

Archiving the “blood, sweat and tears” of the Womxn’s Rugby Team

Last spring, Hope Fowler (senior) went to Special Collections hoping to find old documents and photos to archive the history of the Occidental womxn's rugby team. She found one...

Football players join men’s rugby, saving them from a short roster

The unforeseen cancellation of the Fall 2017 football season at Occidental opened the door for football players to join the rugby team. Before the...

Audsley brings international style of play to Men’s Rugby

Strutting across the turf to the beat of house music blasting from his headphones, Occidental men’s rugby captain Barnaby Audsley (senior) mentally prepared for...

Rugby 15s goes deep into playoffs, 7s team members eye 2016 Olympics

Down by two points with seven minutes left, fly-half Barnaby Audsley (senior) scored a penalty kick that reinvigorated the Occidental men’s rugby team. The...