The Claremont Colleges Rugby Program produces champions on the field, in the classroom, and in the game of life. Our student-athletes have the opportunity to compete for national championships in rugby, while gaining a top-notch education that sets them up to land highly-selective jobs upon graduation.
Over the last decade, the Claremont Men’s Rugby team has been the most dominant sports program at the 5Cs, advancing to the 15s national Elite Eight or further seven times (2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) and the 7s national Elite Eight or further seven times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). The Lions have also secured the USA Rugby Collegiate Division II 15s National Championship in 2010, the NSCRO 15s National Championship in 2017 and 2019, and the NSCRO 7s National Championship in 2018. We were the first team ever to qualify for both the NSCRO 15s Final 4 and the NSCRO 7s National Championship in 2015-16.
The strength of the team does not rest on the shoulders of those who receive individual awards, but rather on the collective effort of all players. That said, recent years have also seen scores of Claremont players be recognized with All-League, All-Tournament, and All-American honors. During the 2018-2019 season, five players were named NSCRO All-Americans; six were named to the All-Tournament 15s Team; four selected 1st Team All-League, including two being selected Best Back and Best Forward; and five selected 2nd Team All-League.
Our alumni have gone on to find immense success off the pitch. The Claremont Rugby alumni ranks include executives of multi-billion dollar companies, managing partners of international consulting and finance firms, high-powered attorneys with leading U.S. law firms, software engineers with the world’s biggest tech giants, defense industry scientists, renowned doctors, and many other accomplished professionals. Our alumni also hold significant leadership positions, including on the Boards of Trustees for Claremont McKenna College and Pomona College.
The Lions play home matches Saturdays on CMC’s Parents Field, usually at 1:00 pm. The team’s 7s season takes place during Fall Semester, with practices starting in mid-September. The 15s season runs from Winter Camp in mid-January through late May. All players are welcome, and no previous rugby experience is required. We will teach you! If you want to come out for the team, email: Jognall@cmc.edu.
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
The Lions’ 2024/2025 Schedule
2024-2025 Schedule coming soon
Claremont rugby alumni, friends, and families are always welcome to join us at the pitch. Games are usually at 1:00pm. For the most up-to-date time and location information, check the team’s Facebook.
