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  • HBCU Rugby Classic Rugby Match Live Stream

    HBCU Rugby Classic Rugby Match Live Stream

    If you are unable to attend the HBCU Rugby Classic and Music Festival, definitely come watch the games live. Being streamed by the Gift-Time Rugby Network. Don’t miss any of the action! Rugby Schedule:4:00pm – Memphis Inner City Rugby vs Baton Rouge Youth Rugby HS Boys 4:20pm – Memphis Inner City Rugby vs New Orleans Barbarians Rugby Football ClubHS Girls 4:40pm –…

  • HBCU Rugby Classic Game Schedule; Food Vendors Announced

    HBCU Rugby Classic Game Schedule; Food Vendors Announced

    The 2nd Annual HBCU Rugby Classic and Music Festival is almost here. The event take place on March 30, 2019 at Istrouma High school, starting at 12pm. The event will showcase rugby teams from Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M, Baton Rouge Area high schools, New Orleans high schools, and Memphis high schools. There will be…

  • BR Proud Interview With HBCU Rugby Classic Director Gift Egbelu

    BR Proud Interview With HBCU Rugby Classic Director Gift Egbelu

    HBCU Rugby Classic Director and Founder, Gift Egbelu, was able to sit down and speak with Carly Laing on Baton Rouge Local NBC 33. Discussed more about what to expect from the HBCU Rugby Classic, and why it is important.

  • Memphis Inner City Rugby High School Girls Featured On Nike Ad

    Memphis Inner City Rugby High School Girls Featured On Nike Ad

    As we get closer to the HBCU Rugby Classic and Music Festival, you have to appreciate and understand the impact that rugby can have on a community. From the added option of another extra curricular activity for one to attach themselves to, all the way to the personal confidence that is developed for boys and…

  • MUSIC ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR HBCU RUGBY CLASSIC AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

    MUSIC ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR HBCU RUGBY CLASSIC AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

    On March 30, 2019, the second annual HBCU (Historically Black College and University) Rugby Classic and Music Festival will kick off its second year. The HBCU Rugby Classic is split into two parts. The first half of the event will feature music and vendors from the region. Performances from artists like: Michael Armstead, Young Gage,…

  • Minority College Students Have Opportunity For Paid Trip To Australia

    Minority College Students Have Opportunity For Paid Trip To Australia

    The HBCU Rugby Classic, taking place on March 30, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in partnership with AIME Mentoring and PeduL, would like to present the Hooded Scholar Scholarship. This scholarship is being offered to minority college students and graduating high school seniors, from all over the United States a chance to become an AIME…

  • HBCU Rugby Classic Returns For Its Second Year

    HBCU Rugby Classic Returns For Its Second Year

    The premier rugby event for Historically Black College and University Rugby Baton Rouge, LA – The HBCU Rugby Classic will return to Baton Rouge for the second year. On March 30, 2019, the HBCU Rugby Classic will take place at Istrouma High School. The HBCU Rugby Classic is the premier rugby event for HBCU Rugby…

  • General Information

    General Information

    LOCATION WestDale Middle School 5650 Claycut Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 ADMISSION Free TIME Gates open at 3pm; Game starts at 4pm TEAMS Prairie View A&M University Morehouse College/Florida A&M BASIC RULES OF RUGBY You can only progress the ball by passing it laterally or backwards, running with the ball, or kicking the ball forward…

  • Check Out Tournament Director on Blerd-ish Podcast

    Check Out Tournament Director on Blerd-ish Podcast

    We got to speak with Keith Cooper and Mark Dub of the the Blerd-ish. Talking about everything we are doing with the HBCU Rugby Classic. Check it out!

  • HBCU Rugby Classic Trailer #1

    HBCU Rugby Classic Trailer #1