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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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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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Photo by Vic Drover.

One on one with ex-Deadbird Alex Mross

Al Huffman Feb 3, 2016
Mross went one-on-one with Spinnaker Sports and gave some insight about his budding rugby career.
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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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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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AGUILAR: UNF Deadbird center David Aguilar. Photo courtesy Facebook.

UNF rugby player selected for USA team in Rugby League World Cup

Joslyn Simmons Sep 11, 2015
Representing the USA Hawks rugby team, Aguilar will miss part of his senior season with the UNF Deadbirds.
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The Deadbirds took home their second-straight South Cup Saturday.

Photo by UNF Spinnaker

Deadbirds do it again; UNF’s rugby club overtakes Miami, 50-12, in conference championship

Jordan Ferrell Mar 10, 2015
The Deadbirds won their fourth conference championship in five years, under Head Coach Richard Alleger.
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Rugby: a collision sport and a cure for the American football blues

Jordan Ferrell Oct 23, 2014
The UNF Rugby Club, the Deadbirds, have had a successful track record since the club's start in 2003, placing fourth in the nation in the 2011 NSCRO Division III National Championship and racking up several undefeated seasons.
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Peace Corps Info Session Popular Among Students

Natalie Logan Sep 12, 2013
Do you have what it takes to be a Peace Corps volunteer? Chad Chernet speaks about the qualities they look for in volunteers.
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UNF rugby trucks FSU

Josh Brannock Feb 8, 2013
“Man it felt great to kick their teeth in,” Mross said. “We’ve always been the smaller team and have always had that chip on our shoulder. We like being the little school that beats up on the big guys”
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