Yale Graduate Rugby Football Club
Join the Tradition. Build the Legacy. Play Rugby.
About YGRFC
The Yale Graduate Rugby Football Club (YGRFC) is the premier rugby club for Yale’s graduate and professional community, welcoming both graduate and professional students, as well as their significant others.
YGRFC proudly fields two teams:
🏉 Women+ Team – Open to all women and non-binary players looking to compete and build skills in a supportive team environment.
🏉 Men’s Tackle Team – A competitive squad bringing together players of all experience levels.
Our diverse squad includes students from the School of Management, Law School, School of Medicine, School of Engineering, Divinity School, and many more.
No matter your background or experience level, if you’re looking for competition, camaraderie, and an unforgettable team experience, YGRFC is the place for you.
No experience? No problem.
Rugby is a game for everyone. Many of our players joined with little to no experience and have quickly developed their skills.
Our coaching staff and senior players are here to help you learn, improve, and thrive on the field.
2025 Fall Games Include
September 14
Wharton ‘Hogs vs Yale ‘Dogs
Men’s scrimmage starts at 10 am with a social at Trinity afterwards
Final Results: 15 - 15
2026 Spring Games Include
YGRFC @ NYU Stern
Historical game between YGRFC and NYU Stern in the Big Apple
TBD
October 11
YGRFC @ Yale Alumni/Undergrads
150 Year Anniversary of Yale Rugby
A historic weekend honoring tradition, camaraderie, and the legacy of the game at Yale
October 25
YGRFC @ HOGFEST by Wharton
Hundreds coming out to enjoy the Men’s and Women+’s Rugby Clubs fight it out on the pitch against other rugby teams from Harvard, Columbia, Wharton, and NYU.
November 21
Harvard @ YGRFC
‘THE GAME before THE GAME’
The Harvard vs. Yale rugby rivalry delivers hard hits, fast play, and relentless intensity on the pitch — followed by a lively social with drinks you won’t want to miss
December 2025
Kangaroo Court @ Trinity Bar
A lighthearted rugby tradition where teammates gather to roast each other with playful “charges,” funny stories, and plenty of laughs— celebrating camaraderie, good humor, and the spirit of the club
April 2025
Kangaroo Court @ Trinity Bar
A lighthearted rugby tradition where teammates gather to roast each other with playful “charges,” funny stories, and plenty of laughs— celebrating camaraderie, good humor, and the spirit of the club
YGRFC @ Columbia
Historical game between Columbia and YGRFC
TBD
The MBA Rugby World Cup is the premier international tournament for business school rugby, bringing together top programs from around the globe—including UChicago, Northwestern, Michigan, Yale, Harvard, Wharton, NYU, Stanford, and more—to battle it out on the pitch
Hosted by Columbia University, the event combines fierce competition, school pride, and an unforgettable weekend of camaraderie both on and off the field
2026 MBA World Cup
YGRFC @ Harvard
Seven’s rugby tournament that Stanford, Columbia, NYU Stern, Wharton, and MIT
Harvard 7’s Tournament
