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College Opportunities
Rugby in College
Rugby's Olympic debut in 2016, Major League Rugby's launch in 2018, and a growing college draft have revolutionized college rugby in the past 5 years. There are now 900+ college teams and 32,000+ registered players with USA rugby. While Men's college rugby is primarily a club sport, 35 Men's and 43 Women's programs hold varsity status, a figure that doubled in the last decade. Competitive colleges, including Ivy League schools and Cal Berkeley, recognize rugby's value in the admissions process. Our club measures success by getting our alumni to play at the college level.
Next Phase Rugby
Explore Next Phase Rugby for guidance in this landscape. High school rugby players can join, create profiles, and share their video highlights (Our club records the high school games for this purpose). The site lists recruiting colleges, and your profile can attract their attention. Good grades matter, as many scholarships are based on academics. Higher grades mean better scholarship offers and more school interests. Reach out to rugby coaches at your desired colleges; their support can bolster your application. Self-promotion and attending a college rugby camp between your junior and senior years can boost your rugby visibility.
Rebel Alumni
Jacob Hernandez
Jacob played 6 years with the Rebels as a Back graduating in 2023. He went on to play at Nazareth University as a Flyhalf (10) and Fullback (15). He is now in his second year at Nazareth.
Michael Morales
Michael played 6 years with the Rebels at both prop positions graduating in 2023. He went on to play at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids Michigan as an 8 man, prop and flanker. He is now in his second year at Aquinas.
"My favorite Rebel memory would have to be my last year with the club and being able to compete with some of the top teams in SoCal."
Troy Seanoa
Troy played 7 years with the Rebels at Scrum and Fly half graduating in 2024. He has gone on to play at San Jose State in the same positions. He is now in his second year at San Jose State. Troy's favorite Rebel memory is "Winning the u16 championship against Ombac."
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Cole Seanoa
Cole played rugby for 5 years with the Rebels at hook and 8 man graduating in 2022. He has gone on to play at Norco College and plays hook and tight head prop. He is now in his fourth year at Norco College. After graduating, Cole came back to the rebels to coach the high school team and has been the head coach for the past two years.
Cayden Turner
Cayden played for the rebels for 4 years at wing and full back graduating in 2025. He now is in his first year at Norco College where he will also play fullback. Cayden's favorite memory from the rebels was "beating Servite my senior year 112-0".
Vic Mataele
Vic played rugby for the rebels for 2 years at fly half graduating in 2020. Vic then went on to play 2 years at Norco College at fly half then in spring of 2025 transferred to BYU where he now continues his second year at outside center and fly half. Vic's favorite memory from the rebels was," when I first came to the US, rebels gave me the opportunity to play rugby again. I didn't know if I was ever gonna play rugby again because of how small it was during my high school years here in the US".
Ryan Jones
Ryan played 6 years with the rebels at hook, lock, and flanker, graduating in 2023. He has been playing at Norco College for 3 years at flanker and inside center. Ryan's favorite memory from the rebels was," winning the D2 championship in 2023 U18".
Michael Adkins
Mick played 6 years with the rebels at lock graduating in 2023. He played at Norco College for 2 years at lock.
Connor Martin
Connor played with the rebels for 3 years at fullback and wing graduating in 2024. He's now playing at the University of Kentucky
Rebel Alumni
Eric Boen
Eric played for the rebels for 1 year at fly half graduating in 2022. He now plays at Cal Poly Slo for four years at hook. Eric's favorite memory from the rebels was," my first game ever against St. Anothony's. It wasn't the outcome we were looking for and it definitely wasn't my best game, but it started my new found love for the game. It gave me a foundation to grow upon and continue to better my skills. Without that experience I wouldn't be where I'm at in my collegiate career".
John Eliasos
John played 4 years for the rebels at Hook graduating in 2025. He is now in his first year at Norco College playing hook and loose head prop. John's favorite memory from the rebels was," the time we won the U18s D2 championship back in 2023 and the tournament we had in San Diego and in Temecula last year. Delivering many hard hits throughout the tournament".
Kendrell
Kendrell played 1 year with the rebels at Hook graduating in 2024. He’s in his 2nd year at Norco College at Hook.
Gabe Gallegos
Gabe played for the rebels for 3 years at flanker graduating in 2025. He is now in his first year at Norco College where he will be playing flanker. Gabe's favorite memory from the rebels was," my first try against Servite, it was a great game the team played well and most importantly we blowed them out 112-0".
Aaron Escarcega
Aaron played for the rebels for 5 years at 8 man, graduating in 2024. He now is in his 2nd year at Cal Poly Slo playing at loose forward, 8 man, and lock. . Aaron's favorite memory from the rebels was," winning the championship for U16, was a great moment to share with my teammates. We had a really good team".
Andrew Miles
Andrew played on the rebels for 1 year at wing graduating in 2024. He is now in his second year at Norco College playing wing and lock. Andrew's favorite memory from the rebels was, "playing my first game".
Eric Stewart
Eric played for the rebels for 7 years at both props graduating in 2025. He is now in his first year at Norco College at tight head prop. Eric's favorite memory from the rebels was," never losing to Servite".
Malele Vaiolo
Malele played for the rebels for 4 years at wing and full back graduating in 2025. He is now in his first year at Norco College where he will play flyhalf. Malele's favorite memory from the rebels was," my first year U16 when I made that big hit vs Santa Monica".
Aiden Estrada
Aiden played 5 years with the rebels all back line positions graduating in 2024. He is now in his 2nd year at San Jose State where he is playing
Rebel Alumni
Cooper Suess
Cooper played for the rebels for 5 years at prop and 8 man graduating in 2025. He is now in his first year at Sacramento State playing 8 man. Cooper's favorite memory from the rebels was," winning the D2 championship with all the day one homies".
Troy Anderson
Troy played 7 years with the rebels at flanker graduating in 2024.
Annabelle Barnier
Annabelle has played for the rebels for 6 years at both props graduating in 2025. She is now in her first year at UC Santa Cruz where she’ll also be playing at prop. Annabelle's favorite memory from the rebels was," our first game as a team last year where after the game all girls were eating pizza together from every team and we all really came together".
Ashley Viveros
Ashley played for the rebels for 3 years at scrum half and fly half graduating in 2023. She is now in her 2nd year at Claremont college where is playing at fly half. Ashley's favorite memory from the rebels was," winning 1st place at the Cal State games in 2019".
