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SJU Club Sports

SJU Rugby

The Saint John’s University rugby team is no stranger to success at the national level.

The club program, which dates back to 1967 and is now led by head coach Dan Franklin, competes in the Northern Lights League in Division 3 of the Small College Division and brought home national championships in both 2013 and ’14.

The team has made the national final four five times and won regional finals in 2012, ’13, ’15, ’18 and ’21.

The program offers both an A and B side. The fall season is dedicated to league play for the A side (15’s league) and focuses on B side development. The spring is dedicated to player development for both sides, as well as some participation in 7’s league play.

But rugby at SJU is more than just a team. It’s a brotherhood. The emphasis is on providing a positive experience both on the field and in the classroom, as well as building participants up as student-leaders.

The program’s rich history also includes deep alumni connection. Reunion events are always well-attended, and the Blue Coat Society was formed to continue the team’s legacy of success through alumni support.

For more information on the program, and how you can be part of it, email our president at [email protected].

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Practice is Held Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday From 4:30-6:00 At the IM Fields

Team Roster:

Robert Adderley

Brandon Althenburg (Social Coordinator)

Dominic Ballou

Adrian Belisle

Calvin Brinkman (Match Secretary)

Khareem Brown

Wyatt Buselmeier

Henry Christopherson

Connor Cummings

Timothy Flynn (Club President)

Jayden Forniel (Backs Captain)

George Glover

Anthony Granger II

Jack Haglund

Jack Hamilton

Nick Heining

G Henderson

Anthony Isin

John Jumbo

John Kocher

Michael Luria Trimino

Ben Macias

Jonathan Martinez

Rick Masaana

Andrew Matuska

Thomas Moore (Fowards Captain)

Lucas Nelson

Walker Nielsen (Club Treasurer)

Kenny Octave

Michael Oehler

Mark Otis

John Perez

Javoughn Rolle

Kennedy Rolle

Logan Sarsland

Murphy Setter

Oliver Stiles

Jaime Sifuentes-Lopez

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Fall 2025 Rugby Schedule

Saturday, August 30 Scrimmage – Inter-squad Home (Saint John’s) 11a.m

Saturday, September 6 Home Game vs Moorhead (12 pm)

Saturday, Sept 13 Away at UMD: Duluth, MN (Time TBD)

Saturday, Sept 20 Home Game vs St Thomas (1 pm)

Saturday, Sept 27 Away at Winona State: Winona, MN (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 4 – Home Game vs Mankato State (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 12 – OFF For Fall Break

Saturday, October 18 Away at NDSU: Fargo, ND (Time TBD)

Saturday, October 25 – Play-offs – 1 vs 2 Clearwater, MN (1 pm)

Saturday, Nov 1

Saturday, Nov 8

Saturday, Nov 15

Sat/Sun Nov 22-23 Round of 16 St Louis, MO (1 pm)

Dec 12-14 Final 4 Houston, TX (1 pm)