Established in 2021, the James G. Robertson & Clive Sullivan Rugby Foundation (RSRF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to fill the gap that exists in the collegiate rugby landscape. Our mission is to provide HBCUs with the resources they need to develop, grow and flourish in the game of rugby. As a sustaining member, your monthly support will help RSRF establish men's and women's teams at HBCUs and support players across the United States.

2021-2022 Objectives

• Establish a men’s and women’s team within the Howard University Athletic Department

• Advocate for a Howard Division 1 team with National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA)

• Provide funding for the Howard teams

• Provide Howard with USA Rugby certified coaches

• Recruit international students for ‘22 - ‘23 school year

• Develop partnership with local youth, high school and MLR rugby clubs

• Create sustainable funding sources for Robertson & Sullivan Rugby Foundation

2022-2023 Objectives

• Establish a men’s and women’s team within the Morgan State University Athletic Department

• Advocate for a Morgan State Division 1 team with NIRA

• Provide funding for the Howard & Morgan State teams

• Provide Morgan State with USA Rugby certified coaches

• Recruit international and domestic students for Howard & Morgan State’s ‘23 - ‘24 school year

• Introduce players to elite pathways for national and international opportunities

• Maintain sustainable funding sources for RSRF

2023-2024 Objectives

• Establish a men’s and women’s team within the Bowie State University & University of DC Athletic Department

• Advocate for a Bowie State & UDC Division 2 team with NIRA

• Provide funding for the Morgan State, Bowie State & UDC teams

• Provide Bowie State & UDC with USA Rugby certified coaches

• Recruit international and domestic students for all school’s ‘24 - ‘25 school year

• Provide scholarships for elite players & academic excellence

• Facilitate a HBCU tournament in the Washington DC area

• Provide players with USA Rugby development resources (ie. coaching, referring, etc.)

Sustaining Robertson & Sullivan Rugby Foundation Member

Providing recurring monthly contributions to Support HBCU rugby

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