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Furman Rugby Club competes for collegiate championship

The Furman University Rugby Club claimed third place in its division during the USA Rugby 7s Collegiate Championship last weekend in Georgia. The event, which took place at Fifth Third Stadium on the campus of...

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Four Furman graduates among Greenville’s ‘Best & Brightest 35 and Under’

On Sept. 25 at the Greenville ONE Center, Greenville Business Magazine honored 37 outstanding young professionals in a ceremony presented by Furman University and sponsored by Countybank. Among “The Best & Brightest 35 and Under,”...

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Roberts stepping down as Furman rugby coach

John Roberts, who founded the Furman rugby team in 1998 and developed it into one of the nation’s top small college rugby programs, has stepped down as head coach. Roberts compiled a career record of...

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Furman hosts USA Rugby’s Fall Collegiate Championships

Furman will welcome some of the best college rugby teams in America when the university hosts USA Rugby's Fall Collegiate Championships Dec. 2-3. In all, 12 colleges and universities will participate over two days, culminating...

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Furman upends dawgs

The Furman rugby team christened the fall season Saturday with a 22-3 win over Division I Georgia while the Paladin b-side dropped a 10-15 decision to the Bulldogs. The preseason friendly was split into four,...

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A combination of experience and raw talent

This May, Furman lost an impressive cadre of players due to graduation. In fact, they were probably the best senior class ever. Adam Miller, Patrick Musau, Jacob Milchuck, Adrian Marcoliese, Jeff Tongue and Ryan Conlogue...

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It all comes down to this

With a bid to nationals on the line, the top eight teams from the Southern Rugby Conference (SRC) will participate in the SRC 7s Championship Tourney this Saturday at Roberts Field. Beginning at 10 a.m.,...

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Furman Rugby has its day on SC House Floor

[caption id="attachment_31412" align="alignright" width="245"] Seniors (left to right) Patrick Musau, Miles Lerner, Jeff Tonge, Adam Miller and Ryan Conlogue.[/caption] What do the 2017 Furman Rugby Team and the Clemson Football Team have in common? Both...

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An honor of the highest accord

[caption id="attachment_31177" align="alignright" width="186"] Musau, wearing a red bandanna in keeping with club tradition, was presented with an image of Old College at the induction ceremony. (photo by Coach John Roberts)[/caption] Furman Rugby Captain Patrick...

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Fleschler to be a Paladin

Benjamin Fleschler, a senior at Culver Military Academy and captain of the rugby team, has committed to Furman University and will enroll this fall. Fleschler, the son of Kate and Rob Fleschler, will be the...

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Schedule for USA Rugby Fall College Championships

The Furman men's rugby team will face three-time defending national champion Minnesota-Duluth 11 a.m., Saturday at Roberts Field in USA Rugby's Div. II national semifinal game. The winner will advance to the national championship game...

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University Hosts Rugby National Championships This Weekend

The Furman University men’s rugby team will have a rare opportunity this weekend. The Paladins will be competing for a USA Rugby National Championship on a home field named in honor of their longtime coach....

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