Founded in 2021, the James G Robertson & Clive Sullivan Rugby Foundation (RSRF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization established to fill the gap that exists in the American collegiate rugby landscape.

The HBCU Rugby Initiative is a 3 year program that will help student athletes establish 8 rugby clubs throughout the Washington D.C. metro area. In our initial year, the Pilot Program will develop a men’s and women’s team at Howard University. In the following years, the program will expand to Morgan State University, Bowie State University and the University of the District of Colombia. RSRF will provide schools with funding for equipment, uniforms and travel expensive, as well as establish partnerships with local rugby clubs. Rugby delivers significant value to colleges and universities. Its affordability combined with the physical and cultural diversity of athletes is unique and recruits a wide breadth of students. In additional, the inclusion of a women’s team provides schools with the opportunity to carry a large team roster with a positive bottom-line impact on EADA numbers. Accordingly, RSRF will advocate for the development of a NCAA program for women.

In addition, RSRF will help schools recruit students both nationally and from abroad, introduce players to elite pathways, opportunities and scholarships and facilitate a DC/Maryland HBCU tournament.

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