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 5 seasons 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 5 seasons 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 6 seasons 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 first year at San Jose State.

Troy's favorite Rebel memory is "Winning the u16 championship against Ombac."