Team
Men’s Rugby
Established in 1969, men’s rugby at the University of Florida currently competes in Division 1AA as member of the Florida Conference within USA Rugby’s College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) and as a member of National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).
Current Team
Name
Rugby Position
Officer Position
Hometown
Major
Class of
Alberto Araya
Hooker, Flanker
Orlando, FL
Finance & Economics
2026
Andres Soto
Prop
Merchandise Chair
Miramar, Florida
Computer Engineering
2027
Charlie Cole
Daniel Mata
Daniel Shumway
Fullback, Center, Winger
Strategic Advisor
Spokane, WA
Information Systems
2026
Jason Martin
Luar Garcia
Recruiting Chair
Matthew Boylan
No. 8
Vice President
Boca Raton, FL
Economics & Business
2027
Mayson Mendez
Social Chair
Nick Musy
Treasurer
Peter Sciortino
Lock
Kensington, MD
Civil Engineering
2028
Pierce Berardi
Center, Winger
Historian
Bradenton, FL
Psychology, Pre-Law
2027
Roman Navarro
Flanker
President
West Palm Beach, FL
Mechanical Engineering
2027
Trip Horner
Historian
Coaching Staff
Martin Russell
Head Coach
Jason Buschman
Guest Coach
Ken Simmons
Director of Rugby
2025-2026
Season Results
182
Points
22.8/Game
23
Tries
2.9/Game Scoring Rate
590
Tackles
73.8/Game Defensive Load
614
Carries
76.8/Game with Ball in Hand
8
Games
Regular Season Fixtures