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UVM Club Rugby Clinches National Championship, Completes Undefeated Season

HOUSTON, TX – The University of Vermont (UVM) Club Rugby team has stormed to victory, securing the National Collegiate Rugby Division II championship title after a dominant 71-5 win against the University of Chicago on Sunday in Houston. The victory caps off a perfect, undefeated season for the Catamounts.

Despite being a club sport with limited university funding, relying heavily on player and alumni fundraising and volunteer coaching, UVM Rugby has proven its mettle. Captain Jack Worobel emphasized the team’s self-driven nature. “There’s no varsity coach that’s getting paid to make you play. It’s more like: ‘Do you want to play?'”

The team’s success is built on a unique blend of athletes from various backgrounds. Composed primarily of former high school wrestlers, soccer, and football players – with only a handful possessing prior rugby experience – UVM has forged a winning formula. As Justin Kasper explains, “We like to say we have the power of friendship on this team. Let’s go leave it all on the field!”

Supporters looking to contribute to UVM Club Rugby’s continued success can visit uvmrfc.com.

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