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🗣️We Talking All Things Rugby‼️

We were a special guest on Philadelphia’s very own @jakibsports digital media network at Eastern’s Homecoming this morning.

Huge thanks for allowing us to talk Eastern Rugby as we build our programs. More to come. Stay tuned!

#EaglesRugby Il #FlyWithUs

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We had a special guest on Thursday. @coach.tayedaniel from @easternrugby joined us to help run a session as well as talk to the both girls and boys teams about Eastern’s upcoming rugby teams. The girls (and coaches) learned a lot and are appreciative of the time spent with us. #rugby #berksgirlsrugby #berkscountyrugby #berksrugby7s #rugbypennsylvania @shing999 @lm_chafe @taylornottylerr @lexi.gibo @berks_county_rugby 📸 by @covyran

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Introducing the new birds on the block 🦅🏉 #FlyWithUs

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Men’s & Women’s Rugby WANTS YOU!! 🫵

We are building something special here on campus and you can be apart of it. Recruitment link in Bio!

Why You Should Join ⁉️

✅Make History
✅Be part of a Community
✅Learn a new sport
✅Athletic Department support
✅Compete & Travel

All interested Eastern University students should come out and watch our skills practice session. Contact coach Taye Daniel-Ayibiowu. Email: Taye.daniel-Ayibiowu@eastern.edu

#EaglesRugby Il #FlyWithUs

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CALLING ALL FUTURE EAGLES 🏉🦅

Join Us! We’re looking for dedicated, hardworking individuals who want to be part of something bigger than themselves as we make history with the official launch of varsity Mens and Women’s rugby programs fall 2027

Who it’s for:
🎓High school Class of 2027
🎓High school Class of 2028
🔄College Transfers / Post Graduate Students

#EaglesRugby Il #FlyWithUs

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Custom Soccer Kit ⚽
Premium-quality sleeveless jersey & shorts set with custom sublimation print and team branding.
Made for performance. Built for your team.

📩 DM us for custom manufacturing & bulk orders.

#rugby #soccer #sportswear #sportswearmanufacturer #customsportswear

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A few candid snaps from Week 2 to help cure your post rugby tour blues.

All-Navy Men’s Rugby 2026 was a special year, with several of our RugbyTown 7s stalwarts and prospective applicants engaged in critical Naval operations worldwide that prevented their participation.

Despite a limited player pool and a rough 0-2 start on Day 1 of RugbyTown 7s, the team found resilience through camaraderie and focus through discipline… turning the tide on Days 2 and 3 and edging out the Marines and Air Force to take 3rd Place in the 2026 Armed Forces Championship.

The All-Navy Men’s Rugby 2027 campaign starts now. Are you an Active Duty or Reserve Sailor who’d make a positive impact on this squad? We’d love to see you get involved with our East and West Coast teams and apply for next year’s All-Navy team. DM for details!

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Introducing your 2026 Men’s All-Navy Rugby Team! First up:

LT Jackson Welch

Hometown:
Sacramento, CA

Current Command:
U.S. Fleet Forces Command

Home Rugby Club:
Sepi’s 7

Favorite thing about rugby:
The chaps

Favorite song:
Like a Prayer by Madonna (@madonna)

LT Kyle Sult

Hometown:
Edinboro, PA

Current Command:
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command

Home Club
Charleston Outlaws (@charlestonoutlaws)

Favorite thing about rugby:
Hanging out with the boys. And hitting people

Favorite song:
Man I feel like a woman by Shania Twain (@shaniatwain)

LT Ryan Barry

Hometown:
Annapolis, MD

Current Command:
VX-1 @airtevronone

Home club:
Patuxent River Rugby Club @paxrugby

Favorite thing about rugby:
The brotherhood of playing side by side with the same desired goal

Favorite Song:
Kickstart my Heart Motley Crue (@motleycrue)

LCDR Neil Tublin

Hometown:
Stamford, CT

Current Command:
OPNAV N7

Home club(s):
Washington Irish (@washingtonirishrfc)
NOVA 7s (@novarugby)

Favorite thing about rugby:
The boys!!! Plus the opportunity to enter the flow state/focus on the present while pushing myself mentality and physically in a contact sport with teammates.

Favorite Song:
Feeling This - Blink 182 (@blink182)

HT2(SW) Robert Barter Jr

Hometown:
Greenwich, Connecticut

Current Command:
DDG 1000 USS Zumwalt

Home Clubs:
San Diego Old Aztecs (@sdoldaztecsrugby)
Norfolk Blues (@norfolkbluesrfc)

Favorite thing about rugby:
Going to war with my boys

Favorite Song:
Still Tippin by Mike Jones (@where_mikejones)

HM3 Johnny La’auli Ifopo III

Hometown:
Tafuna, American Samoa

Current Command:
NMRTC Great Lakes

Home Club:
Chicago Lions (@chicagolionsrugby)

Favorite thing about rugby:
The brotherhood/camaraderie that the sport builds

Favorite Song:
I love the islands ft Rock City by Savage (@savage)

LT Joseph Michael Torrence (Joe Torrence)

Hometown:
Kansas City, MO

Current Command:
Military Sealift Command, Pacific (MSCPAC)

Home club(s):
SD Old Aztecs (@sdoldaztecsrugby)

Favorite thing about rugby:
brotherhood/camaraderie

Favorite song:
Wild Out by Chooohooo

LT Kyle Melvin

Hometown:
Portsmouth, VA

Current Command:
VAW-126 “Seahawks”

Home Cl

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All-Navy Mens Rugby Days 6-7 👋

The squad finished up training camp at the Air Force Academy and capped off our time in Colorado Springs with a team BBQ and Top Golf the next morning. Once we were settled in Denver, the legendary Kieran (Director, Infinity Park Operations) led us on a tour of the amazing facilities at @atinfinitypark as the team gears up for the Armed Forces Championship at @rugbytownofficial. The vibes - they’re at an all time high.

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Camp Day 5. Vibes even higher 🌙 🚀 ✨

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Camp Day 4. Vibes are skyrocketing 🚀 🌙

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Day 3. Vibes 📈

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