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Rugby

Rugby players fight for a contested ball

Deadbirds Rugby falls to UCF in Sunshine State showdown

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter • Feb 15, 2023

The University of North Florida Deadbirds Rugby Club faced off against the University of Central Florida Knights on Saturday, with the Deadbirds losing the matchup 35-14. This matchup was the Deadbirds...

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Rugby players deep in action during a game.

Rugby showcases improvement, dominates UF in rivalry matchup

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter • Oct 31, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club squared off against the University of Florida (UF) Rugby Club on Friday evening, decimating the Gators by a score of 21-7. The Deadbirds had...

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UNF rugby club poses with UNF president

Rugby showcases young talent, carrying big expectations after three-club round robin

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter • Oct 18, 2022

The University of North Florida (UNF) Deadbirds Rugby Club played their first two preseason games this Saturday against the Jacksonville Rugby Football Club and the Alpharetta Exiles Rugby Club. The...

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Photo by Morgan Sarkissian on Unsplash

AP: Florida bill seeks to block trans athletes from girls teams

BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press • Mar 18, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Transgender women and girls couldn't play on girls and women's school sports teams under a bill passed by a Florida House committee on Wednesday. The bill, called the Fairness...

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The Deadbirds won the South Cup for the second-consecutive year, advancing to the Sweet 16. Photo courtesy of the Deadbirds

Deadbirds win second-straight South Cup, advance to Sweet 16

Al Huffman • Mar 24, 2016
The Deadbirds are storming their conference again.
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The Deadbirds took home their second-straight South Cup Saturday. Photo by UNF Spinnaker

Ave Maria forfeits rugby match against North Florida for third consecutive time

Al Huffman • Feb 19, 2016
The Deadbirds will have to wait a little longer to get a shot to settle the score with Ave Maria.
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North Florida engages in a scrum during a penalty against Eckerd. Photo by Jordan Perez

Deadbirds get revenge on Eckerd College in 49-14 blowout

Jordan Perez • Feb 8, 2016
UNF Rugby took to the field ready to make up for a previous loss against Eckerd.
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USA rugby league team after beating Canada. Photo by Al Huffman

USA rugby hangs on to win 34-24 over Canada in shootout

Al Huffman and Al Huffman • Dec 12, 2015
Match held at Hodges Stadium earns USA a spot in the Rugby League World Cup.
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The USARL Hawks are currently ranked 10 in the world, according to the Rugby League International Federation. Photo by Davey Wilson

USA Hawks rugby team competes at Hodges Stadium, beats Jamaica 20-14

Al Huffman • Dec 6, 2015
The win puts the Hawks one step closer to qualifying for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
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The Deadbirds may be heading to the conference championship this season as a result of the forfeit. Image courtesy of Facebook.

UPDATE: UNF Rugby replaces canceled match with local exhibition

Al Huffman • Nov 12, 2015
Ave Maria University backed out of the match against the Deadbirds due to not having enough players.
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The UNF Rugby Football Club emerged victorious in their home opener against FAU. Photo by Al Huffman

Deadbirds overcome mistakes and penalties, win 22-10 over FAU

Al Huffman • Oct 18, 2015
The UNF rugby team opened up the new season with a win over FAU Saturday.
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Former UNF rugby captain Joe Eichner. Photo courtesy of UNF Rugby Football Club

UNF rugby: The Deadbirds are back for blood

Al Huffman • Oct 16, 2015
UNF rugby returns this season with new faces and eyes set on the Final Four.
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