Our History
Founded in 1962, Penn State Rugby is one of the most successful collegiate rugby programs in the United States, consistently fielding teams that compete for the National Championship.
Penn State Rugby provides opportunities that prepare students for a lifetime of impact. With two highly successful teams, a dedicated coaching and administrative staff, and an alumni network more than 1,600 members strong, we are one of the premier collegiate rugby programs in the United States.
The Fraser Grigor Distinguished Service Award
About the Award:
This award is the highest honor the Penn State Rugby Association (formerly the Booster Club) can bestow upon a deserving individual who has made truly extraordinary contributions to the success and prestige of Penn State Rugby. It is awarded only when a truly deserving person is nominated and approved in a given year. Each recipient is known as ”Lion Rampant,” drawing from the classic lion heraldry figure on the official crest of Penn State Rugby.
The first person to be honored with this award was Fraser Grigor in 2006. Thereafter, the award has been known ceremonially as the “Fraser Grigor Distinguished Service Award.” This award is intended for those who have made major contributions to rugby at Penn State, including devotion of time and talent and overall marked beneficial influence on the program as well the national rugby community.
Award Recipients:
Fraser Grigor, Sr.
Marshall Sturm
Charlie Smith
Bruce Hale
Terry Ryland
Co-founders and Honorary Members:
Pat Denny & Ivan Jackson
James Mathias
Our Champions
US National Team Eagles:
WOMEN’S: Stacy Foley (1998, 2002), Jennifer Sikora (2002), Rebecca (Becky) Metzger (2003), Kirsten Aerts (2006), Claudia Braymer (2006, 2010), Kim Magrini (2010), Deven O'Crump (2013, 2014, 2017), Kate Daley (2014), Meya Bizer (2014, 2022, & 7s Olympic Alt), Catie Benson (2017, 2022), Tess Feury (2017, 2022), Bitsy Cairns (2022), Gabby Cantorna (2022), Carly Waters (2022), Hope Rogers (2022, 2024, 2027)
MEN’S: David Skidmore (1988 7s), Kurt Shuman (1998-2001), Wayne Whitko (1998 7s), John McGeachy (2000 7s), Matthew Wyatt (2003), Andrew Ryland (2004), Andrew Ryland (2005), Dominic Mara (2006 7s), Mike Petri (2006), Justin Hundley (2007 7s)
