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Captain Vitores holds the oblong rugby ball in his last game of his senior year, Vitores has played rugby all of his life and plays professionally back home in Chile. With his graduation incoming, it is unclear who will become captain of the team next semester.

St. Edward’s rugby football club returns with their first game and loss of the semester against the University of Dallas (UD) “Hoggies” with a score of 35-26

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
February 17, 2025
St. Edward’s sophomore and number eight James Williams carries the ball before being tackled by Baylor players. “Number eights” are a position which plays with the “forwards” on the team, and they largely stay at the back of the scrum – they are often expected to break through the other team’s defense and move the ball forward.

St. Edward’s rugby club loses a rainy Homecoming match 38-19 to Baylor

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
November 10, 2024
Throughout the game, the Texas State and St. Edward’s teams engaged in scrums. Scrums are the main method for the game to be initiated, where eight players from each team bind together to gain possession of the ball. At the center stands the scrum halves who place the ball in the middle of the scrum then move to the back of each side. If they receive the ball, they then pass it to their other teammates. Pictured center of the scrum is St. Edward’s player Louis Werling substituting for William Perrins.

St. Edward’s rugby team loses second match of the season to Texas State 38-8

Tate Burchfield, Viewpoints Editor
October 16, 2024
Freshman William Perrins hugs already graduated Vincent Villanueva in celebration after scoring on day two of the playoffs. Through both games, the Hilltoppers played with purpose and passion, achieving the ultimate goal of moving up to Division I.

Club rugby team showcases talent and passion amid adversities, bidding farewell to an exciting season

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
SEU rugby football club members practicing their scrum with a scrum sled. A scrum sled is meant to imitate the conditions that occur under a scrum. Several coaches and other people stand on the scrum sled to model the weight of eight people.

The ups, downs, scrums, mauls of the club rugby team’s undefeated season

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
Eighthman senior Vincent Villanueva traveling the ball towards the St. Edwards end-zone. The Eighthman is responsible for aiding the scrum, when the eight biggest players from each side try to get the ball. At the end of the scrum, the eighthman can get the ball and run it.

Rugby club finally plays on the hilltop and wins 67-0 against University of Texas at Dallas

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
SEU Inside Center William Mayer aggressively moves the ball while being pursued by the LeTourneau players. Throughout the game, the Hilltoppers avoided the advances of the other team.

GAME DAY: SEU rugby team wins Homecoming match 99-0 despite location changes

Tate Burchfield, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Club rugby focuses on the future under new president, captain

Club rugby focuses on the future under new president, captain

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Team members gather in celebration over their homecoming win against University of Houston.

CLUB SPORTS: Rugby secures win in homecoming game during overtime

Melissa Gunning, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
SEU rugby finished the regular season with a 7-1 record.

SEU rugby club advances to regional round in program’s 50th year

Adrian Gonzalez, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019

Rugby hires new coach, to play on campus game around homecoming

Reporter
September 21, 2015
The Hilltoppers have recently been named Men’s College Club of the Year by USA Rugby. 

Rugby team stays undefeated, big home games coming up

Reporter
February 9, 2015
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