Team Life
On the Pitch
Matches, tournaments, and the moments that make the club more than just a team.
NC State Men's Rugby competes in NCR Division D1AA. Cohesion, brotherhood, competition, and tradition in Raleigh, North Carolina. New players are welcome — no prior rugby experience required.
NC State Men's Rugby is a student-run club that gives players the chance to compete, develop, travel, and become part of a strong team community at NC State.
We play as one unit, support one another, and build relationships that carry beyond the pitch.
More than six decades of rugby tradition at NC State.
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM.
Method Road Soccer Complex in Raleigh.
NC State competes in NCR Division D1AA and has built a national résumé across both 15s and 7s rugby, including 15s National Champions in 2018 and 7s National Champions in 2019 and 2025.
The current 2026 schedule includes seven matches, with three home dates in Raleigh.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | ECU | @ ECU | Preseason |
| September 12 | UNCW | Home | Home |
| September 19 | UTK | @ UTK | Away |
| September 26 | App State | Home | Home |
| October 3 | Virginia Tech | @ VT | Away |
| October 9 | UNC | @ UNC | Away |
| October 24 | Charlotte | Home | Home |
We welcome NC State students interested in learning rugby and competing with the club. Come to a practice, meet the team, and see what the program is about. Interested in joining? Our player interest form is linked in the bio of our Instagram page, @ncstatemensrugby.
Matches, tournaments, and the moments that make the club more than just a team.
Thank you to the businesses and organizations supporting NC State Men's Rugby.
Palm Realty
Beavers Family Dentistry
Raleigh Brewing Company
Stanhope Student Apartments
Athletic Lab
Rugby ExpoPlayers, sponsors, alumni, and supporters can reach the club directly.
Tuesday & Thursday
5:30–7:30 PM
Method Road Soccer Complex
Stay Connected
Follow NC State Men's Rugby for match updates, team photos, recruitment information, and club news.
@ncstatemensrugby
Recruitment interest form is available through the link in our Instagram bio.
NC State Men's Rugby
Follow the club on Facebook for team updates and announcements.
Contact the Club
ncstatemensrugby@gmail.com