Men’s Rugby
The men’s rugby club is always looking for more students to join the team for the spring 2024 season and anyone interested can contact the club president, Evan Davidson for more information. Students can also visit the club’s OwlNet page, https://keene.presence.io/organization/mens-rugby, for more information about the men’s rugby club.
Formed in the spring of 1972, Keene State men’s rugby has been training players of all abilities to play the game of rugby for over 50 years. Our staff advisor is a former KSC player and was the head coach from 2003-2019. The team competed in the 2010 NSCRO nationals in Virginia Beach and placed second in the country.
No prior experience is necessary and, in fact, many of our players have never played the game before arriving at Keene State.
During this fall season, the team will participate as a member of NERFU-North Bracket of the Champions Division, moving up from the Challenge Division from the previous fall. In the spring semester, the club typically participates in several tournaments against other clubs.
To inquire about joining the team for 2023-24, please email:
Club President: Evan Davidson: evan.davidson@keene.edu
Head Coach: Ely Thayer: ely.thayer@gmail.com
Advisor: John Johannesen: jjohannesen1@keene.edu
FALL 2023 MEN’S RUGBY SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 9 - home scrimmage vs. Plymouth State - tie
Saturday, September 16 - home vs Bowdoin - won 47-21
Saturday, September 23 - away at Colby - lost 25-7
Saturday, September 30 - home vs. Bates - won by forfeit
Sunday, October 1 - KSC Men’s Rugby Alumni Game
Saturday, October 7 - home vs. Colby - 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 14 - away at Bowdoin - 1 p.m.
October 20-22 - Bye week
Home games are played on Joyce Athletic Fields on campus – coming into Keene, turn onto Wyman Way off of Main Street and park in the farthest lot at the end of Wyman Way next to the Recreation Center/Spaulding Gym. Joyce Fields are across the river to the left of the parking lot.
Dogs and alcohol/drug consumption are prohibited on the athletic fields during club sport games.