Rugby East Conference Press Release—The Rugby East Conference is proud to announce the addition of the Life University Running Eagles to our competition, effective August 1, 2023.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Life University Running Eagles to the Rugby East Conference”, said Scott Zavrel, Rugby East Conference Commissioner. “This move enhances the prestige and the competitiveness of the league on a national scale as well as bringing another passionate fanbase into the Rugby East."
Life University will join Army West Point, Kutztown, Mary Washington, Mount St. Mary's, Navy, Notre Dame College, Penn State, Queens University of Charlotte, Southern Virginia, and St. Bonaventure, bringing the Rugby East Conference's membership to 11 schools. That's the same number the conference had in the fall of 2022, but Virginia Tech Hokies has announced their departure from our competition to pursue other opportunities for Fall 2023.
Asked about the addition of Life, Navy Director of Rugby Gavin Hickie said "Life has a history of producing top international players such as AJ McGinty, Cam Dolan, and Mitch Wilson. Their inclusion further strengthens the competition within Rugby East and makes our conference the toughest in collegiate rugby. We are excited to welcome Life University to Rugby East."
