Founded in 1967, the Clemson University rugby team has a rich history of success in intercollegiate competition. With strong performances throughout the 1990's and consistent top 15 national finishes from 2005-2007, Clemson Rugby has been symbol of excellence in American collegiate rugby. Through tremendous support from the University and the Clemson Rugby Foundation, the rugby team is making great strides to re-establish itself as an elite program in the United States. Clemson competes in the Atlantic Coast Rugby League.
Clemson Grinds Out Gritty Win Against Greenville
January 27, 2012
Clemson, SC - With both teams playing a physical, tight first half, Clemson took a 10-7 lead into halftime vs. the Greenville Griffins on a chilly friday night at home. However, the Tigers found the try zone early on in the second half and were able to ride an excellent defensive effort to a gutsy 25-7 victory. The JV squad made it 2 for 2 on the season as well, with an excellent display in a 45-5 win over Greenville B. Match Report to Follow...
Clemson, SC - With both teams playing a physical, tight first half, Clemson took a 10-7 lead into halftime vs. the Greenville Griffins on a chilly friday night at home. However, the Tigers found the try zone early on in the second half and were able to ride an excellent defensive effort to a gutsy 25-7 victory. The JV squad made it 2 for 2 on the season as well, with an excellent display in a 45-5 win over Greenville B. Match Report to Follow...
Tigers Pick Side for Griffins
Three changes have been made from the line up that traveled down to Kennesaw, GA last week in the season opener, as the Clemson Tigers turn their attention to the Greenville Griffins at home Friday January 27th at 7:30PM. Immediately following the Varsity match, the Clemson JV will play the Griffins B squad.
(15) Jordan Byrd, Sr., (14) Tyler Blaser, Sr. (13) Rion Tapp, Fr., (12) Nolan Courvell, Jr., (11) Eddie Abreu, Jr. (10) Ethan Picone (c), Sr., (9) Tyler Thompson, Sr.; (1) Max Simons, So., (2) Dan Collins, Fr. (3) Brett Weaver, So, (4) Joey Kingerski, Sr., (5) Spencer Hutchinson, Sr., (6) Tommy Evans, Jr., (7) Ryan Sullivan, So., (8) Matt Fetty, Jr.
(15) Jordan Byrd, Sr., (14) Tyler Blaser, Sr. (13) Rion Tapp, Fr., (12) Nolan Courvell, Jr., (11) Eddie Abreu, Jr. (10) Ethan Picone (c), Sr., (9) Tyler Thompson, Sr.; (1) Max Simons, So., (2) Dan Collins, Fr. (3) Brett Weaver, So, (4) Joey Kingerski, Sr., (5) Spencer Hutchinson, Sr., (6) Tommy Evans, Jr., (7) Ryan Sullivan, So., (8) Matt Fetty, Jr.
CLEMSON ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE
DATEJan 21
Jan 27 Feb 4 Feb 11 Feb 18-19 Feb 25 Mar 3 Mar 10 Mar 16 Mar 24 Mar 31 Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28-29 May 18-19 | OPPONENENTKennesaw State University
GREENVILLE Team Event OFF OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY# BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY# UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA# *GEORGIA TECH *NC STATE *University of Maryland *University of North Carolina OFF *Virginia Tech OFF *Wake Forest *UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA USA Rugby Regional Playoffs USA Rugby National Championships | LOCATIONKennesaw, GA
CLEMSON, SC Clemson, SC CLEMSON, SC CLEMSON, SC CLEMSON, SC Raleigh, NC Chapel Hill, NC Blacksburg, VA Charlotte, NC CLEMSON, SC TBD TBD | TIME2PM
7:30PM 9AM-NOON TBD 1PM TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
*ACRL CONFERENCE MATCH
# Round Robin Clemson v. OSU, UNC v. BGSU, Clemson v. BGSU, UNC v. OSU
# Round Robin Clemson v. OSU, UNC v. BGSU, Clemson v. BGSU, UNC v. OSU