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WWU Men’s Rugby Team

We compete in Men’s Division D1-AA Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference against local rivals such as University of Washington, Washington State, Oregon and many other major universities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Current Team

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Nick Fulks

Winger

Height

6' 0"

Hometown

Seattle, WA

Nick Fulks

Winger

Oliver Kelleher

Outside Center

Height

5' 10"

Hometown

Walpole, MA

Oliver Kelleher

Outside Center

Peter Nourse

Halfback

Height

5' 6"

Hometown

Okanogan, WA

Peter Nourse

Halfback

Reed Burmaster

Lock

Height

6' 2"

Hometown

Edmonds, WA

Reed Burmaster

Lock

Rio Tissot

Center & Wing

Height

5' 10"

Hometown

Seattle, WA

Rio Tissot

Center & Wing

Sam Schuver

Fly Half

Height

5' 10"

Hometown

Portland, OR

Sam Schuver

Fly Half

WWU Rugby Coaching Staff

Paul Horne

Director of Rugby

Class of
1978
  • Former Canadian National Coach
  • 2015 Inductee: BC Rugby Hall of Fame

Allan Law

Coach

Class of
  • Former Collegiate All-American Coach
  • Former Player: Glasgow Academicals, Scotland

Tripp Marroto

Set Piece Coach

Class of
2018
  • WWU Player 2016-2018
  • Former Club President 2016-2018

Colin Campbell

Forwards Coach

Class of
  • Former Player: Seattle Rugby & Bayside RFC

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Carter Daniels

Coach

Class of
2019
  • Former Club President
  • WWU Player 2014-2019

Nathan Mathis

Strength & Conditioning

Class of
2024
  • WWU Player 2018 - 2023
  • CRAA All American 2023/24

Jeff Lombard

Advisor

Class of
1976
  • Former USA Eagles 1977-1979
  • 2015 Inductee: Rugby Hall of Fame

Championships

At the heart of WWU Rugby lies an unwavering commitment to excellence. Through countless hours of dedication, our players have carved out a legacy of success, cementing their place in the storied history of the sport. From undefeated seasons to hard-fought championships, our club has solidified its status as a force to be reckoned with. Explore the full spectrum of our accomplishments and witness the relentless drive that has propelled us to the top.

2023-2024

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Fifteens

Sevens

2022-2023

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Fifteens

  • West Coast Regional Finalist

Sevens

  • ACR Bowl Champion

2021-2022

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion

Sevens

  • National Qualifier

2018-2019

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion
  • Ranked #3 Nationally Div1AA
  • USA Collegiate National Quarter Finalist

Sevens

  • National Collegiate Bowl Champion

2017-2018

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion
  • USA Collegiate West Regional Qualifier

Sevens

  • NCRC Champion
  • National Qualifier

2016-2017

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion
  • League Finalist
  • Hosted USA Collegiate West Regional

2015-2016

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Finalist
  • National Qualifier

2014-2015

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion

Sevens

  • National Qualifier

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2013-2014

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Fifteens

  • NCRC Champion
  • National Qualifier

2012-2013

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Fifteens

  • Undefeated Season
  • NCRC Champion
  • Western Regional Champion
  • National Final Four

International Tours
And Other Experiences

WWU participates in a number of national and international events. Here are a few of the most recents tours the team has been part of.

2023-24
  • San Diego, CA
    Sunshine Tour

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2022-23
  • San Diego, CA
    Sunshine Tour‍
  • Scotland Tour
2021-22
  • San Diego, CA
    Sunshine Tour
  • Atlanta, Georgia
    National Collegiate 7’s Bowl Champions
  • Scotland Tour

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2018-19
  • Vancouver Island, BC
  • San Francisco, CA
    West Coast 7’s
  • Chico, CA
    USA Collegiate National Quarter Finals
  • Tucson, AZ
    National Collegiate 7’s Bowl Champions
2017-18
  • Vancouver Island, BC
  • Long Beach, CA
    USA Collegiate West Regionals
  • San Francisco, CA
    West Coast 7’s
  • Glendale, CO
    Nationals 7’s
  • England & Wales Tour, UK
2016-17
  • San Francisco, CA
    West Coast 7’s
2014-15
  • Texas A&M, TX
    National 7’s
2013-14
  • Texas A& M, TX
    National 7’s
  • University of Arizona, AZ
    Western Regionals
  • Bowling Green State University, OH
    Nationals XV’s