Yale Men

Established in 1875, Yale Rugby has a rich and storied tradition.

Throughout all of the ups and downs, Yale has historically been considered one of the top teams on the East Coast, with their last trip to Nationals coming in 1999. Notable alumni include President George W. Bush '68, as well as countless more Men of Eli who have gone on to noble and distinguished pursuits.

Having recently completed their second season of Division I competition, Yale Rugby boasts a formidable core of seniors who have provided critical experience and leadership in the pack as well as the back line. A strong contingent of younger players arms the Yale squad with impressive depth and a balanced attack. Yale hosted the annual rivalry game against Harvard last fall and came up just short of victory in a fiercely pitched contest. Now, coming off a spring tour in Argentina and a resounding win over Division II juggernaut Middlebury, the Bulldogs are eager to stake their claim on the Ivy League Championship.

Special congratulations to Matt Finkelstein '07 and Sean Walbridge '08, who were selected for the 2007 all Ivy League Tournament Squad.

2007 Cherry Blossom Tournament Champions
2005 New England Division II Champions
2004 Beast of the East Northeast Division I Champions

rugby team on Yale campus at Sterling Memorial Library
Spring 2023
full preseason Yale men's rugby squad
Fall 2019
Yale Men team photo on a rugby field
Fall 2019
Fall 2018
Cornell Rugby wins scrum v Princeton
Fall 2018
Yale opens new field Fall 2017
Fall 2017
September 25, 2016 Yale Team Photo
Fall 2016
Yale Rugby spring 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2014 Rugby Yale Men
Spring 2014
Yale Men Bermuda Tour 2013
Spring 2013
Yale 7s 2012
Fall 2012
Yale Men in Las Vegas 2012
Spring 2012
Yale Cambridge
Fall 2011
Fall 2011 Yale Men's rugby team
Fall 2011
2010 Yale Men
Fall 2010
2007 Yale Men's Rugby
Spring 2007
2007 Yale Men's Rugby
Spring 2007
2005 Yale Rugby
Spring 2005
2003 Yale Men's Rugby
Spring 2003
Yale Rugby at Cambridge University Spring 1999
Spring 1999
Yale with coach Malcolm Cormack 1991
Spring 1991
Spring 1983 Yale Men Tour to Ireland
Spring 1983
1968 Yale Men's rugby team
Spring 1968
1967 Yale Men
Spring 1967
Spring 1956
1947 Spring Trip to Bermuda - Yale
Spring 1947
The 1879 Yale rugby team, with team captain Walter Camp (center, holding football).
Fall 1879
National Champion Yale Bulldogs
Spring 1876