Become A Player
Do I Have What It Takes?Thank you for your time and your interest in our growing program. We have high expectations for the coming year and hope that you will be a part of our success. If you are a current or incoming student-athlete and are interested in playing rugby at the University of South Carolina, please fill out our Recruit Contact Form.
Carolina Rugby welcomes all new players regardless of their level of experience, age, or skill. Unlike many programs, Carolina boasts a full-time paid rugby coach who is an employee of the University of South Carolina. John Roberts is a proven winner (he's won three national championships) and graduate for the University of South Carolina. If you are a recruit, you may contact him directly through email. The Carolina Rugby program formally trains twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. and holds conditioning/weight lifting sessions throughout the week. Home games are played primarily on Saturday afternoons at the "Proving Grounds" on Bluff Road. Carolina Rugby will typically play 2-3 games each Saturday, allowing for all players to receive game time each week. |
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Equipment costs are minimal to get started in rugby. You will need a mouth guard and a pair of cleats ("boots"). Soccer cleats are fine, however, football and baseball cleats are not legal in rugby if they have a toe spike. For training sessions, you will want to wear durable athletic clothing, to include official rugby shorts and jerseys, in order to train properly. For official rugby gear and attire, we encourage you to shop online at World Rugby Shop for seasonal offerings.
Fall Practice TimesSkills Training:
Monday & Wednesday. 7:00-9:00 PM Bluff Road Field 1101 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201 |
Bluff Road Training Facility |
Player RequirementsEach week, players are expected to attend weekly coach led skills and conditioning sessions, player led weight lifting and strength training, as well as any matches assigned to them by the Head Coach. Players are also expected to complete a number of logistical items to include the following: 1) USA Rugby Waiver (Paper) 2) USC Rugby Waiver (Online) 3) USC Rugby Participation Agreement (Paper) 4) Student Success Center Waiver (Paper) 5) New Player Profile (Online - New Players Only) 6) USA Rugby Registration ($45) 7) Player Dues ($250 or $350) 8) Garnet Gate Sign-in (Online-New Players Only) |
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