We're Texas Rugby.

The University of Texas at Austin Men's Rugby Football Club is a member of the Western Rugby Football Union Collegiate Division I (Texas Region). The Women's Rugby Football Club is a member of the Texas Rugby Union Collegiate Division II. Both clubs are sanctioned by the Texas Rugby Union, the Western Rugby Football Union and USA Rugby. We are members of the UT Sports Club Association and are sanctioned by and in good standing with the University of Texas at Austin.

Our Club Mission Statement:

"Make the UT Rugby Clubs THE Sports Clubs of choice for the University of Texas at Austin, its students, their parents, and supporters."

The unique mental and physical demands of Rugby teaches the student-athlete vital lessons in teamwork, perseverance, performance under pressure, and leadership. Membership in the Rugby Clubs are an excellent compliment to the outstanding academic classroom education provided at UT.

The Rugby Clubs support the University's Core Purpose to transform lives for the benefit of society; our player-centric game fosters the future innovators and leaders required for success. We give the serious non-Varsity athlete an opportunity to participate in a quality athletic program. We are the perfect compliment to the University's Core Values through:

Learning - A caring community, all of us students, helping one another grow. Rugby is a sophisticated sport that challenges student-athletes playing for no more than love of the game. Rugby's ubiquitous phrase is "with you!" "With you" signifies not only support on the playing field, but help for teammates and the community off of the field.

Discovery - Expanding knowledge and human understanding. Rugby's rigorous nature forces students to examine their limits. Players find out that they can push themselves farther and do more than they previously thought possible. On another note, as many foreign exchange students come from rugby playing nations, the Rugby Clubs provide a vehicle for introduction to the UT community.

Freedom - To seek the truth and express it. Rugby is a player's sport. On the field, the student-athlete is the only decision maker. Rugby teaches students to quickly assess a situation and provide the correct response in a pressure-filled, exciting environment.

Leadership - The will to excel with integrity and the spirit that nothing is impossible. Rugby is a tough sport. To manage their academic load, work a part-time job, participate in the demanding practices and endure the 80 minute matches requires students to dig down deep inside themselves, both on the field and off. They learn what they can truly achieve individually along with the even greater successes that can be obtained when working in concert with the team.

Individual Opportunity - Many options, diverse people and ideas; one university. We are a serious alternative to Varsity athletics. We give our students the opportunity to participate in structured college athletics adnd the ability to represent their university. In addition, any club member can assume a leadership role by becoming one of the officers responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the team.

Responsibility - To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond. By participating in the Rugby Clubs, players not only supplement their own education process, but through the Clubs' community service efforts they have a positive effect on the Austin community…and as they move on, in the state and the nation.

USA Rugby Collegiate Code of Conduct:
"Student athletes and coaches who participate in collegiate rugby represent their
colleges and are ambassadors of collegiate rugby in the United States. As such,
collegiate rugby players and coaches are expected to behave with dignity both on and off
the field, and should not tolerate or indulge in behavior which would reflect negatively on
the college, USA Rugby, or the image of collegiate rugby. Any breach of this Code of
Conduct will be forwarded to the appropriate disciplinary committee for action."

University of Texas RFC Charter

UT Rec Sport Representative's Handbook