athletics

Furman scholarship program featured in Rugby Magazine

The Furman Rugby team received some generous coverage in Rugby Magazine’s December issue. The article, “Scholarship, Varsity Options Increase,” was authored by Pat Clifton. It mentions Furman, Spring Hill (Alabama) and Simpson (Iowa) as colleges...

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Sherman defeats Furman 36-19

The Sherman men’s team broke open a close game in the final 10 minutes to take a 36-19 win over Furman Saturday at Roberts Field. Sherman, a graduate school chiropractic college that launched a scholarship...

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Young team dives into fall season

The Furman Paladins jumped headfirst into the fall season this past weekend with games at Clemson and Lander University. Traveling with a young squad, the Furman team took on Division I Clemson Friday night, resulting...

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Team launches online store

In partnership with DNA Sports, the Furman men’s team has launched an online store. Furman rugby apparel, including alumni jerseys, game jerseys, team golf shirts and warms up are offered for sale on the site....

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Furman to host Palmetto Tournament

Furman University will host the 2012 Palmetto Tournament October 27-28 at John S. Roberts Field. The highlight of the fall season, the tournament attracts the top club and college sides each year.  The University of...

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Rossano receives first rugby fund scholarship

Nick Rossano, a graduate of Riverside High School and two-year captain of the Greer Spartans, has been named the first recipient of the Furman Rugby Fund scholarship.  He has enrolled at the university as a...

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Furman puts a wrap on 2012 rugby camp

Furman University put a wrap on its fourth annual rugby camp Sunday with a record number of campers and a few different twists. For the first time the camp devoted more than a day to...

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Wilson Roberts in New Zealand this fall

Wilson Roberts, a rising junior who is double majoring in political science and communication studies, is taking a playing break from rugby this fall as he travels abroad to New Zealand.  While there, the Boston...

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Jacobs awarded MVP

Congratulations to Seniors Mark Jacobs, David Kaszycki, Ben Wise and freshman Derrick Jones for capturing awards at the Club Sports banquet.  Jacobs, a senior fly-half, led the team in scoring this year and received the...

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2012 season ends in loss to Appalachian State

The Paladins closed out a difficult spring season Saturday with a 55-8 loss to Southern Rugby Conference power Appalachian State. The loss dropped the Paladins to 1-4 on the spring season. The squad lost four...

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Paladins defeat rival CCU, close fall with 5-2 mark

Furman closed the fall season with a successful 5-2 record defeating rival Coastal Carolina 41-26 in the consolation finals of the Palmetto Tournament. The team dropped a disappointing 10-8 decision to Division I Clemson in...

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