Latest News from Gators Rugby

July 7, 2026

In The News

Save the Date: Alumni Weekend, January 15-17, 2027

Everything for Alumni Weekend, Jan 15-17 in Gainesville: schedule, the Alumni Match, and the Masters shorts rules before you take the pitch.

July 6, 2026

An unofficial History of Gators Rugby

Kelley Wiltbank's firsthand account of the founding years, 1969-1974.

In The News

July 6, 2026

From a Cricket Match to a Legacy: The Story of Gators Rugby

How two Australians, a rain delay, and a boring cricket match started Gators Rugby in 1969, and the stubbornness that kept it alive.

Player Stories

July 6, 2026

The Manual That Built Gators Rugby

The first article in the history series: the digitized 1993-94 club manual, and how a stapled packet became the club's founding document.

In The News

Once a Gator, Always a Gator.

Your years on the pitch built something bigger than a season. The University of Florida Rugby Alumni Association keeps that bond alive, connecting generations of Gators Rugby players through events, mentorship, and a shared commitment to the program's future. Join the alumni association and help carry the legacy forward.

Group photo of men on grass field, some in blue 'Gator Rugby' shirts, others in casual clothing.

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Gators Rugby is more than a team. It's a community of players, alumni, and fans who care about this program. Stay connected and we'll keep you in the loop on everything happening on and off the pitch.

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