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2008-09 (12-3, Palmetto Champions, Rugby South Runner-Up)

Palmetto Champions 2004 2005 2009
Conference Champions 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008
Rugby South Final Four 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009
Rugby South Champions 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008
Rugby South Finalist 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009
National Division III Finalist 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008
National Divsion III Champion 2003 2004 2005

 

Furman 2-2 in Palmetto Tournament  
Furman completed the tightly contested Palmetto Tournament with a 2-2 record and logged wins over Lander and Citadel, while dropping a close game to the College of Charleston, the eventual champions. The Paladins are 5-3 on the season. More...

 

University to dedicate John S. Roberts Field October 17
Furman University will honor Head Rugby Coach John Roberts by naming the field he coaches on his honor. Roberts helped co-found the rugby men's program and has served as an  inspirational coach and mentor to many Furman players.  Along the way he's compilled a 133-40-1 record and collected three national titles and five Rugby South Championships.  In 2007-08, Roberts and a group of alumni and parents raised funds needed to construct the Furman Rugby Stadium.  The dedication will be held 10 a.m. at the rugby field. It will be followed by the annual  FROG (Furman Rugby Olde Guys) vs. Furman game.
 
Furman Rugby featured in Rugby Magazine
A profile of Furman Rugby Coach John Roberts is featured in the May/June issue of Rugby Magazine.  The two-page article details Roberts' rugby resume and chronicles the success of the Furman Rugby program which includes three national titles, five South Championhips and the construction of rugby stadium.   Read the article.

Down like a champion
Furman came up just three points short in the team's bid for a sixth Rugby South Championship against conference rival Coastal Carolina March 29, dropping a thrilling 13-10 decision to the Chanticleers. More...
 
 Links of Interest 

 

Rugby Magazine feature
2008-09 season photos

Directions to field

 



Team Captains Lane Hayes (left) and Adam Tenke display the 2009 South Runner-up Trophy

 



 


 
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