TRAINING
No prior experience needed. Just willingness to learn and enthusiasm. We will provide all necessary training and teach you all the rules you need to know about the best sport in the world.
MATCHES
Most matches occur in the Fall, with the season culminating in our very own Wood Memorial Tournament. We play several matches against teams in the New York area and beyond, with the exact schedule changing year to year.
HISTORY
When you join P&S RFC, you become part of a long tradition of "Doctor Warriors". Be proud of wearing the blue and black.
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) is proud to support its own rugby club, one of few medical schools in the country to do so. By joining the P&S Rugby Football Club, you will become part of a long winning tradition. As the only intercollegiate team at P&S, Rugby receives tremendous support from the medical center community. Our opponents include other medical and business schools, as well as various club teams around the city. In addition, each fall we host the legendary John C. Wood, Jr. M.D. '76 Memorial Tournament, an event that undoubtedly will attract a sizeable chunk of your envious classmates.
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Most importantly, you will enjoy a camaraderie and social tradition unparalleled by any sport. Each match ends with a toast to our opponent and singing songs that would make grizzled old sailors blush. This is a great chance to get to know your colleagues from all P&S classes as well as other schools on campus in a less than academic setting. Practices are generally low key and instructional and do not conflict with academic responsibilities. Games occur on Saturday afternoons in the fall and a team trip down south in the spring is always memorable. Coaching is provided by the more experienced members of the team.
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The P&S Rugby Football Club has a rich and varied history at P&S. Read this excellent article by Columbia Medicine for a throwback to our early days.
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