CULTURE
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WHAT OUR ATHLETES SAY
TAKUNDA RUSIKE
CAPTAIN & CO-FOUNDER
Our program gives an inclusive space for current and future generations of Black woman athletes to play rugby.
The future for women, and specifically Black women, in
rugby is bright, and I cannot wait to see how far the Howard Rugby Club goes.
KAMEREN HALIDAY
on trying rugby:
Joining this team out of curiosity has been one of the most rewarding things I've done at Howard. It's a unique experience where I get to push myself mentally and physcially along side my team and make great friends to smile and laugh with.
Playing rugby at Howard has always been my dream. After playing rugby for years in high school, I always wanted to start a team at this University and expand the HBCU rugby community. I'm very proud and excited to help bring rugby to the Mecca.
DANIEL DAVILLIER
CO-FOUNDER
Photo The Washington Post
What is Rugby?
with USA Eagle #451 Shalom Suniula
ABOUT HERD RUGBY AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Established in 2021 during the COVID epidemic, "Herd Rugby" is the team name of both the Women's+ and Men's rugby teams at Howard University.
Howard is the second HBCU women's team and the fourth HBCU men's team. We are a club program in Washington D.C. competing in 15s and 7s rugby formats.
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The Women's+ team competes in the USA Rugby CRAA Capital Conference. The Men's team competes in the National Collegiate Rugby Union.