If you are new to URI and looking for a club to get involved in, or you played sports in high school and miss the atmosphere and camaraderie only a sports team can provide, come join the women’s rugby team. We work hard every year and consistently make the league playoffs, with the ultimate goal of making it to Nationals. Everyone is welcome at anytime, and you don’t need prior rugby experience to join—in fact, most of our team had never played rugby before coming to URI. The team prides itself on hard work and dedication to the sport, offering big benefits to our players both on and off the pitch.
General Information
| Approximate Dues Cost | $250 |
| Practice Times | Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Practice Location | Plains Road Field 127 Plains Rd, West Kingston, RI |
| Coaches | Tom McNiff, Head Coach |
| Contact Person | Erin Mogul , Team President (erinmogul@uri.edu) |
| National Governing Body | USA Rugby |
| Approximate # of Competitions Per Year | 12 |
| Team Website | https://usarugbystats.com/club/2080 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the primary point of contact for your team, and what is the most effective method for obtaining information?
- Erin Mogul
- Email: erinmogul@uri.edu
Do you hold tryouts?
- No – we have an open roster all year long!
How many athletes do you keep on your roster?
- Currently, we have 35-40 players, but we do not have a roster cap.
What gear is required?
- Mouthguard
- Cleats
How many athletes do you anticipate adding after tryouts?
- 10
How often does your team practice?
- We practice on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4-6pm
Where does your team practice/play/compete?
- Practice: We practice on campus at the URI rugby pitch.
- Play/Compete: We typically host one or two home games during the Fall Semester and play our away games and tournaments at other schools in the Northeast.
How far does your team travel for competitions?
- Two hours or less
Who does your team compete against?
- In the fall, we play 80-minute games against a single team, and in the spring, we participate in a tournament-style event against multiple teams on the same day. Some schools we commonly see are Bryant, UMass Amherst, Coast Guard, Bentley University, Boston College, UNH, BU, and other schools in New England.
How do athletes get to games?
- We rent a bus for far-away games, and occasionally drive ourselves if we are only going short distances.
Does your team collect dues? If so, how much?
- Yes. Our dues are $125 per semester or $250 for the whole year.
Aside from practices and competitions, what other commitments are expected from members of the team?
- Outside of competitions, we host fundraising events and team-building activities.
Is your team co-ed?
- While we are a women’s team, primarily made up of cisgender females, we are very inclusive and accepting of all gender expressions.
Is prior experience needed to join your team?
- No
How competitive is your team?
- We are a competitive club team. We continually strive to improve ourselves and enhance our program. We expect our players to be dedicated to the work we do on the pitch while also enjoying a fun, supportive, and engaging environment.