Welcome To
WWU Rugby
We are world class Rugby
WWU Rugby is one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest and most established collegiate rugby programs.
2023-2024
Championships
NCRC Champion- D1AA West Regional Runner Up
- NCRC Champion
- D1AA Championship Tournament Hosts
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About WWU Rugby
Saturdays Are Rugby Days
All Viking home matches kick-off at 1:00 PM at WWU’s Harrington Field unless otherwise noted.
About WWU Men’s Rugby
Established in 1957, our mission is to teach the skills, values and traditions of Rugby in a world-class educational setting, while providing opportunities for lifelong friendships and global connections.
Donate to the Preston Worth Scholarship Fund
Assist with the cost of tuition and standard fees for members of the Men’s Rugby Program.
Harrington Field
All home rugby games are played at Harrington Field on Western's campus. This field was built in 2014 and has all weather turf. It seats up to 500 spectators and has lighting for night games. It's equip with electronic scoreboards, changing rooms and classrooms for game analysis. If you aren't able to make it out to Harrington field, stream all the games online.
Harrington Field
All New Players Are Welcome!
Current Team
Join The TeamGus Sorenson
Hooker
Height
5'10"
Hometown
Portland, OR
Gus Sorenson
Hooker
Harry Moore
Flanker
Height
6’2"
Hometown
Portland, OR
Harry Moore
Flanker
Hayden Hester
Prop
Height
5’8”
Hometown
Nooksack, WA
Hayden Hester
Prop
Joe Merlino
Prop, Lock
Height
6’3"
Hometown
Portland, OR
Joe Merlino
Prop, Lock
Kyle Peter
Hooker
Height
5’8
Hometown
Puyallup, WA
Kyle Peter
Hooker
Liam Herring
Fullback
Height
6'0"
Hometown
Portland, OR
Liam Herring
Fullback
Rugby Scholarship Opportunities
Jeff Lombard Eagle Scholarship
Up to $7,500 scholarship awarded evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for the selected student athletes.
Don Burgess International Scholarship
$15,930 awarded evenly across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters for the selected student athlete.
Preston Worth Rugby Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships for three students per quarter for three quarters.
Western Rugby Alumni Scholarship
Two $2,000 awarded to two student athletes enrolled in their freshman year at WWU.
Why Play for WWU?
Rugby is a team sport that is played with passion and respect. We work hard to foster camaraderie and leadership to create a welcoming environment for all players.
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