Meet the UMBC Rugby Team

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Damascus, Maryland

Previous Clubs: None

Experience: Joined UMBC rugby in Fall 2024

Why I Play Rugby: Rugby is the ultimate team sport! It combines the best of both sports I played growing up, football and soccer.

Fun Fact: I have been to more countries than states.

Major: Biological Science

Hometown: Rockville, Maryland

Previous Clubs: None

Experience: Joined UMBC rugby in Fall 2024

Why I Play Rugby: It's Fun!

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland

Experience: 1 Year

Why I Play Rugby: For the Culture.

Fun Fact: I’m Diamond 1 in Rainbow Six Siege.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Fallston, Maryland

Previous Clubs: North Bay

Experience: 1 Semester

Why I Play Rugby: The camaraderie with my teammates.

Fun Fact: I also play Volleyball.

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 1 Semester

Why I Play Rugby: I play because it's fun, everyone around me motivates me to be better and I like that environment.

Fun Fact: I’ve easily watched over 1000 hours of anime, and I usually watch at 2x speed so that's… a lot.

Major: Financial Economics

Hometown: Abingdon, MD

Previous Clubs: North Bay, UMBC

Experience: High School at North Bay & UMBC

Why I Play Rugby: I play rugby because it’s so much more than just a game to me. It gives me amazing social opportunities, where I get to meet people from all walks of life and build lasting friendships. It keeps me in great physical health, pushing my limits and keeping me strong and agile. Rugby is about community—a sense of belonging and shared purpose that’s hard to find elsewhere. On top of that, I’ve built lifelong brothers with my teammates, guys I know will always have my back. And what I love most is the equal opportunities—everyone gets their moment with the ball, no matter the position, making it a sport that’s truly for everyone.

Fun Fact: Garlic Parmesan wings are my favorite.

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Catonsville, MD

Experience: 1 semester

Why I Play Rugby: Great way to stay active.

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Elkridge, MD

Previous Clubs: Mount Saint Joseph HS Varsity Rugby

Experience: 3 years

Why I Play Rugby: Fitness & community

Fun Fact: I once believed I'd never play rugby!

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Pasadena, MD

Experience: 1 Semester

Why I Play Rugby: The mentorship and brotherhood are unmatched. It's also a healthy was to unload stress by crushing other dudes.

Fun Fact: i have broken 20 bones in my body.

Major: Information Systems

Hometown: PG County

Experience: 1 Semester

Why I Play Rugby: To stay in shape.

Fun Fact: I have titanium in 4 different places throughout myself

Major: Biological Sciences

Hometown: White Plains, MD

Experience: 1 year

Why I Play Rugby: It’s fun

Fun Fact: I was once given a black eye by my brother.

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Damascus, MD

Experience: 2 year

Why I Play Rugby: I play rugby because it challenges me to be better, both physically and mentally. There’s nothing quite like the bond I’ve built with my teammates it’s not just a sport, it feels like being part of a second family.

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I’m a rugby player who started just two years ago.

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Annapolis , MD

Experience: 1 Semester

Why I Play Rugby: It’s a great way to meet a bunch of new people and it’s just a really fun sport where you get to hit people.

Fun Fact: I wasn’t 5 feet tall until 8th grade and I wasn’t 100 pounds until halfway through 9th grade.

Major: Pre-Nursing

Hometown: Perry Hall, MD

Experience: 1.5 years at UMBC, Summer tournament with Arbution Revolution

Why I Play Rugby: The thought of rugging alongside guys I would do anything for is the best thing I could have ever found myself doing. I learn new things, grow as a person, and experience great things on and off the field with my brothers.

Fun Fact: My favorite types of games are the muddy ones. To me there is no better feeling than slamming a guy into the mud.

Major: Computer Engineering

Hometown: Rosedale , MD

Experience: 1 year

Why I Play Rugby: For fun

Fun Fact: I had a baby tooth till I was 23.

Major: Information Systems

Hometown: Towson, MD

Experience: 1.5 year

Why I Play Rugby: To stay active

Fun Fact: I love playing video games.

Major: Biological Sciences

Hometown: Reisterstown , MD

Experience: 4 years; Played every role in the scrum except hooker

Why I Play Rugby: It’s fun 👍

Fun Fact: I play games 🎮

Major: Information Systems

Hometown: Annapolis, MD

Previous Clubs: West Potomac RFC

Experience: 3 years

Why I Play Rugby: Great way for me to have a community and competitiveness while also balancing academics.

Fun Fact: I have met 2 Chainz, Governor Wes Moore, & Lamar Jackson! Also, I am the president of the Information Systems Security Association at UMBC.

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Rockville, Maryland

Experience: 5 Years

Why I Play Rugby: I love and live for the game.

Fun Fact: I have a metal plate in my cheek.

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Odenton, MD

Previous Clubs: Mount Saint Joseph HS Rugby

Experience: 7 Years

Why I Play Rugby: I play rugby because of the incredible community and because it gives me an opportunity to overcome hardship with my closest friends

Fun Fact: I wet the bed until age 17!

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

Previous Clubs: Baltimore Poly

Experience: Playing since 13...

Why I Play Rugby: I play rugby because it has shaped who I am today mentally and physically. I have met some incredible people through this sport who have inspired me to not only continue playing, but reach goals I would not have thought of. The brotherhood and relationships that rugby has given me has been life changing and motivates me to always give back to my team to be the best I can be on the field and as a friend. Rugby has shown me that no matter your background or experience, we can come together as a team and focus on our goals of winning and improving each other as players and people.

Fun Fact: I have traveled to about 15 states in the US.