WWU Rugby Recent News

Western Washington University Announces Adam Roberts as Head Men’s Rugby Coach

Western Washington University is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Roberts as the new head coach of its men’s rugby program, a premier club sport on campus since 1957. Roberts brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success at the highest levels of the sport.

Cascade Cup Recap: Central Washington University

The WWU Vikings traveled to Ellensburg, WA for a Friday night lights face off against Central Washington University.

Match Recap: Trinity Western University

WWU travelled north of the border for a non-conference game against the Trinity Western University Spartans. The weather was wet, but the playing conditions were not a factor. The Langley Events Centre Stadium provided an excellent venue for some rugby.

Match Recap: University of Washington

It was a beautiful fall day for rugby between two schools that have played each other over the past 60 years.

Match Recap: WWU vs Oregon

It was not a good day for duck hunting in Eugene as the Vikings failed to bag their limit during an 80 minute time frame. Lots of opportunities but poor aim and decisions on the field cost the Vikings a victory. Final Score was 17-15 for the home side.

Match Recap: WWU vs Boise State University

The WWU Vikings hosted the Boise State Broncos for the opening game of the 2024 NCRC season.

2024 Presidential Scholars: Max Stone

Seven students honored with Western's top undergraduate award. Including WWU Rugby Alumni, Max Stone

Match Recap: WWU vs Chuckanut Bat Rugby Club

A recap of the 2024-2025 season opener against Chukanut Bay Rugby at deWilde Rugby & Polo Fields

Men D1AA College Rankings Fall Week 1

As we start the 2024-2025 season, and some of the teams have indeed already played games, we are launching our D1AA rankings.

WWU Welcomes 8 New Recruits

We are thrilled to announce that WWU Rugby has recently welcomed eight talented new recruits to our roster.

Western Rugby Alumni Presents Golf Day Out

Don't miss out on a day of friendly competition, great prizes, and reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends of the club at the annual Golf Day Out!

Vikings victorious in College Rugby Association of America national championship

WWU Men's Rugby 7s strong roster came out on top in the 10-school tournament

Alumni Stories: Gerry "Dumper" Henson

Gerry Henson was a wrestler at Western Washington University, but started playing rugby in 1967 after being convinced by Larry Willman. He cherishes the great friendships and life experiences that came from taking up rugby on Willman's invitation.

2024 WWU Alumni Game Recap

The WWU Alumni game was played on the beautiful deWilde Rugby Fields, home of the Chuckanut Bay RFC. The weather cleared and a 1:00pm KO took place in ideal rugby conditions.

Final D1AA Rankings for 2023-24

Western Washington finishes the 2023-2024 ranked 3rd in the D1AA.

Western Washington Wins CRAA D1AA 7s

Western Washington University shut out the University of Oregon to win CRAA's D1AA 7s Sunday in Bellingham, Wash.

West Coast Regional Tournament Recap

WWU takes 2nd place in the West Coast Regional Tournament

WWU Wins the NCRC 7's Tournament

WWU qualifies for a top seed at the CRAA National Div1AA Tournament at Harrington Field on May 18/19

2024 WWU High School Clinic

On Saturday, February 17, a gathering of nearly 100 HS players attended the WWU High School Rugby Clinic.

Join us at the WWU High School Clinic!

WWU is hosting a high school rugby clinic 9AM to 1PM on February 17 at Harrington Field!

2023 Golf Day Out

WWU Rugby Alumni & Scan Global Logistics hold their Annual Golf Tournament

Parents, Alumni and Fans Travel Strong for Annual Sunshine Tour

We had an impressive gathering of parents, alumni, and future stars for the Sunshine Tour.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Here are this year's scholarship recipients!

2023-2024 Season Opener

Saturday, October 28th, marks the start of the season with a match against Chuckanut Bay for the Crittenden Cup.

2022 - 2023 All Americans

Western Rugby wants to congratulate our players who were selected for the 2022-23 ACR All American First Team.

Pendleton and WWU Rugby's Future

We sent a group of four volunteer Alumni and three current players to Pendleton, Oregon for the Sasquatch Rugby Tournament.

Jim Sterk, WWU's Newly Appointed Athletic Director

Jim Sterk, the newly appointed Athletic Director at Western Washington University.

The Futures Debut

Exciting highlights from the debut of The Futures 7s team at the Youth Can-Am 7s Tournament

2023 Worth Davis Family Fund Blue & White Dinner Auction

We want to thank all those who joined us for our dinner auction.

2021 - 2022 All Americans

Western Rugby wants to congratulate our Western Rugby players who were selected for the 2021-22 All Americans.

Carver Memories -- Sept. 14, 1966

Don Burgess, one of Canada's all-time rugby greats, brought the sport to Western