Team

Men’s Rugby

Founded in 1975, the James Madison University Men's Rugby Football Club has been a home for collegiate rugby in the Shenandoah Valley for more than fifty years. The club competes in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference, playing Fifteens in the Fall and Sevens in the Spring, and trains four days a week.

A rugby player in a purple and black uniform running with the ball while two opposing players in gray uniforms approach on a grassy field during a match.

"Student-athletes learn time management, commitment, accountability, teamwork, and improve fitness and mental toughness."

- Dr. Mark Fowler, Head Coach

Current Team

Name

Rugby Position

Officer Position

Hometown

Major

Class of

Aiden Estrada

Front Row

Andrew Ringel

Front Five

Captain

Ben Sozio

Second Row

Bobby Schroder

Center

Charlie Moore

Back

Chris Blasone

Wing

Christian Ferrell

Back Row

Connor O'Hehir

Second Row

David Neal

Second Row

Dominic Mulieri

Back Row

Henry Steensen

Second Row

JJ Tiago

Back Row

Joaquin Meza

Center

KJ West

Fullback

Logan Edler

No. 8

President

Matheo Rojas

Prop

Max Apesa

Fullback

Michael Swingle

Scrum-half

Morgan Vaughan

Wing

Nathan Goff

Fly-half

Captain

Nathan Piercy

Second Row

Nolan Call

Back

Preston Francois

Scrum-half

R J Ratling

Wing

Ryan Shahin

Prop

Thomas Dickinson

Front Row

Coaching Staff

Dr. Mark Fowler

Head Coach

Ruairi Walsh

Coach

Jake Seratore

Coach

Steven Profitt

Coach

2025-2026 HONOREES

Player Awards

Clubman of the Year

Clubman of the Year

MVP

JJ Tiago

Rookie of the Year

Team Practice

Practice Times & Location

Men’s Rugby

Location

John Carr Field

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

600 Soccer Service Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

When

Practice: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30–7:00pm
Conditioning: Monday & Wednesday (morning or afternoon)
Walkthrough: Friday afternoon
Match Day: Saturday

Play Rugby for the Dukes

No experience required.
Scholarships available for incoming students.