Profile
The Gainesville Rugby Club was founded in 2003 and has competed in Divisions 2, 3, and 4 over the last 20 years. The team, known as the “Hogs,” is named after the former name of Gainesville, Hoggetowne. Notable achievements include reaching the National “Sweet 16” in 2007, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2017, winning the Florida Rugby Union State Championships in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2023, and securing victory in the Florida Cup Competition in 2005 and 2012.
Our team
The Hogs are a diverse group, ranging in age from 18 to 70, with the majority of players between 21 and 35 years old. The players comprise a mix of local professionals, UF graduate and professional students, and Santa Fe College undergraduates. We have players on the team with as much as 20 years of experience, but the majority of our players are homegrown, having learned rugby here in Gainesville with the Hogs. Once you’re a Hog, you’re a Hog for life.
We primarily play our “competitive” matches in the spring and use the fall season to “warm up” for spring league play. Regardless, we always have a good time and a good match. Typically, we play on Saturdays at 2 PM unless otherwise specified. Please refer to the schedule for up-to-date match and practice information. Our local pub is Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar, downtown off of University Ave.
We encourage anyone who’s interested to join us at any time during the season. If you’re not in shape, don’t worry about it. It’s like waiting until you’re in shape to join a gym – it may never happen, so join us now. Our dues to play are $75 per season, in addition to self-registration with USA Rugby, which offers some accident protection. To play, you’ll need a mouthguard, cleats, shorts, and socks, and we provide jerseys and warm-up shirts.
Please contact us for more information and to learn how you, too, can become a Hog!
