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UGA Men Name a New Head Coach

Up in Athens, the UGA men's club has a new head coach. In the club's own words, "former Bulldog Jesse Posnansky has come back to Athens to step into a head coaching role for the dawgs this season." The fall slate is posted, with the opener set for Saturday, August 22.

Elsewhere it is a quiet college summer, but the recruiting window is close. When students land on campus in August, most college clubs set up at the activities fair, where the bulk of players actually sign up, no experience required. UGA, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, UNG, and Life University all take walk-ons that way every fall. The move is simple: find the rugby table in week one.

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Life University Girls Summer Residency

Life University's women's program, the reigning 2026 women's national champions, hosts a full residential camp for girls 13 to 17 at all skill levels, Thursday, July 23 to Wednesday, July 29, staying at The Commons on the Marietta campus with meals included. Spots are limited and the camp starts Thursday, July 23. One-day passes are available for families who cannot make the full week. And the USA Falcons visit Lupo Family Field Monday, August 3, streaming live on USA Rugby's YouTube.

Issue 13 · Tuesday, July 21, 2026

UNG Women Try-Rugby Day

The University of North Georgia women's side says "a brand new season is officially on the way," and is running a try-rugby day on Sunday, August 16 in Dahlonega. No experience needed.

Issue 13 · Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Around the College Game

Kennesaw State men run open tryouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the UNG men's Nighthawks train midweek too. Both welcome walk-ons for the fall, no experience required, so reach out over the summer or just show up.

Issue 13 · Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Georgia's campuses field men's and women's sides across the state, from big-school programs to club sides that welcome first-time players. Most college rugby players in this state picked the sport up at orientation, so no experience required is the norm, and the fastest way in is the club's Instagram.

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