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Kentucky players after catching the ball during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rugby prepares for national semifinal after blowing out Saint Joseph’s

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter December 2, 2024

Kentucky rugby officially kicked off the National Collegiate Rugby playoffs as the Cats had a matchup against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks. Kentucky would ultimately win the quarterfinal matchup 63-17. With...

Fan watches intensely during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rugby clinches SCRC Championship with win over Clemson, keeps eyes on national trophy

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter November 26, 2024

Kentucky rugby defeated the Clemson Tigers 8-7 to obtain the 2024 SCRC Championship, staying alive in the club’s quest for a second national championship.  The tournament started this year with...

A Kentucky player scores a try during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Dissecting the expectations for Kentucky club rugby

Zach Bishop, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

**EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is being published late after it was submitted due to a backup within the sports desk. This story was submitted before the club rugby's contest against South Carolina.** The...

Kentucky Men's Rugby Club meets before the game during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rugby ‘B’ team conquers Drury premier team 57-22 ahead of SCRC Tournament

Zach Bishop, Reporter October 22, 2024

Kentucky rugby’s developmental team took down Drury premier 57-22 Saturday afternoon. The first half started slow, with Kentucky and Drury being knotted up at halftime 17-17 with each team scoring...

Kentucky scores during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rugby conquers No. 5 Tennessee to remain perfect on season

Lance Roth, Sports Reporter October 5, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rugby took down No. 5 Tennessee 37-23 in a hard-fought game on Friday, staying undefeated in the 2024 season. The first half started slow with both teams exchanging goals but, after...

Members of the Kentucky rugby team pose for a team photo. Photo by Cassie Redden Photography, provided by Kentucky rugby.

Kentucky rugby hosts Tennessee in pivotal matchup for back-to-back national championship ambitions

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

No. 1 Kentucky rugby is set to host No. 5 Tennessee at the UK intramural fields in what is perhaps the largest regular season hurdle in the Wildcats’ campaign for back-to-back national championships. The...

Members of the Kentucky rugby team pose for a team photo. Photo by Cassie Redden Photography, provided by Kentucky rugby.

Jack Phillips and Chester Hale lay the foundation for the future of Kentucky rugby

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 22, 2023

For many sports fans at the University of Kentucky, varsity programs from football and men’s basketball down to track and field and soccer are as deep as the athletics rabbit hole goes. Those fans...

Kentucky club rugby freshman Joe Keough celebrates with junior John Hall during UK's 103-0 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Centennial Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Cassie Redden Photography

Kentucky rugby crushes Kennesaw State 103-0 in home opener

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor October 15, 2022

Kentucky club rugby won its home opener 103-0 against Kennesaw State on Saturday.  The matchup marked the first official home game of the season after last week’s scheduled matchup against Georgia...

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