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High expectations for rugby

Shawn Henley, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017

WSC rugby will host the nation’s third largest rugby tournament this Saturday and Sunday at Tompkins Rugby Park in Wayne. "This is the 16th year of the tournament," Head Coach Darrin Barner said. "Currently...

Women’s rugby wins big in Iowa

Shawn Henley, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017

WSC women’s rugby displayed high-powered offense en route to winning the Northwestern tournament in Orange City, Iowa, last weekend. "The girls kicked some butt," Head Coach Darrin Barner said. "Our...

Wayne rugby men and women fair well in Battle on the Nebraska Prairie

Brandon Hofstra, Staff Writer • April 13, 2016

It was madness indeed. Battle on the Nebraska Prairie Rugby Tournament took place in Wayne this past weekend, while a special guest and ex-rugby player watched the Wayne State Wildcats continue...

WSC ruggers host 80 squads

Courtney Upah, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015

During the March Mayhem tournament at the end of last month, WSC did well despite facing tough teams, dealing with uncooperative weather and taking care of the fields. Wayne held its own in rugby, with...

Rugby seniors fight for one more chance at glory

Courtney Upah, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015

The rugby team has been working hard this year to hold onto their reputation as a nationally-ranked team. This year there are three seniors on the rugby team: Alesha Rosberg, Bobby Johnson and Jonathan...

Rugby prepares for first spring action

Courtney Upah, Staff Writer • February 22, 2015

The tradition continues. The men and women’s rugby teams have been working hard this semester in practice. The first game is this Saturday in Mason City, Iowa. “It’ll be exciting to see where we...

WSC ruggers dominate in The House of Pain

Tiffinie Randall, Staff Writer • September 24, 2014

This weekend marks the fourth round of games for the Wildcats and they finished it with the sweaty musk of victory clinging to their jerseys. The women and men took on opponents from South Dakota State...

WSC ruggers come thundering back

Tiffinie Randall, Staff Writer • September 17, 2014

With the men and women rugby seasons well on their way, both clubs have started by hitting the ground sprinting toward success. “It might be too early in the season to say for sure, but I have very...

Rugby: kind of a big deal

Trevor Urkoski, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

Wayne America will be transformed into a rugby mecca this weekend when over 80 teams converge onto various playing fields around town. This will be the third largest rugby tournament in the U.S. bringing...

WSC rugby prepares for another title run

Malual Lam, Staff Writer • February 19, 2014

The Wayne State College women’s rugby team is ready to begin its new season. The Wildcats return as national champions following last year’s finals victory in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. In spite of...

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