Gopher Rugby Announces Fall Schedule

University of Minnesota Mens Rugby has announced their schedule for the Fall of 2016, complete with a 3-game home stand against rivals Michigan, Illinois and the Wisconsin Badgers. 

September 10/11- All MN, Away, Otsego
September 17- U of Michigan, Away
October 1- Michigan State, Home
October 8- UW Madison, Home
October 15- Illinois, Home
October 22- Purdue, Away
October 29- Iowa, Away
November 12- Big Ten Championships, Away

KARE 11 Covers Gopher Alum's Road to Rio

KARE 11's David Schwartz released a profile today of Gopher Rugby alumnus Nate Augspurger's quest for Olympic gold. 

Click here for the full article: http://www.kare11.com/sports/road-to-rio-nate-augspurger-and-garrett-bender/270997310

Alumnus Nate Augspurger to Earn First 15's Cap Vs. Italy

Gopher Rugby alumnus Nate Augspurger is set to earn his first 15's cap this Saturday when he starts at scrumhalf for the USA Eagles' Summer Series opener against Italy. 

The match, played at San Jose, Califonia's Avaya Stadium, will be streamed live via http://www.therugbychannel.tv/ at 6 PM Pacific Time and available for replay on the CBS Sports Network shortly afterwards. 

You can find more information about Saturday's match at USARugby.Org

Men's Eagles vs. Italy
1. Titi Lamositele
2. James Hilterbrand
3. Chris Baumann
4. Nate Brakeley
5. Greg Peterson
6. Andrew Durutalo
7. Todd Clever (C) 
8. Cam Dolan
9. Nate Augspurger
10. AJ MacGinty
11. Blaine Scully
12. Shalom Suniula
13. Thretton Palamo
14. Taku Ngwenya
15. Will Holder