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Andy Smith memorial tournament

Andy Smith memorial tournament

Collin McKenna April 11, 2024

Sports have an uncanny ability to bring people together. People from all walks of life, whose paths never would have crossed otherwise form deep friendships. The bond an athlete has with his or her...

Men's rugby growing in popularity

Men’s rugby growing in popularity

Archer Schmalz September 18, 2023

Men’s rugby is an under-appreciated sport on campus. Many students are unaware that CMU even has a men’s rugby team. Rugby is a high contact sport where players can carry and throw a ball to attempt...

CMU men's rugby finally beats Western

CMU men’s rugby finally beats Western

Jaremy Goggins September 29, 2019

The Colorado Mesa University’s men’s rugby club team pulled through in an exciting win over Western Colorado University over the weekend as the Mavericks beat the Mountaineers for the first time in...

Another cancellation?

Emma Berry April 20, 2018

Colorado Mesa University’s club sports program is fortunate to have structure and capable coaches, particularly the men and women’s rugby teams. Former player and coach, Mack Lewis, works with the...

A disappointing end to an up and down season

Josue Perez October 31, 2017

Divisional playoffs for men’s rugby began this past weekend, and it saw the Mavericks lose a tough one, falling to Montana State University (MSU) by a final score of 65-18. The team had a tough time...

Men’s rugby clinches playoff spot with win

Josue Perez October 16, 2017

The Mavericks hit the road this past Friday and came home victorious, defeating Colorado College 34-17. The team has struggled to find consistency throughout the season, but Friday was different. The Mavericks...

Mavericks offense halted by MSU

Josue Perez October 1, 2017

Men’s rugby was unable to contain Montana State University on Sunday, losing by a final score of 39-12. The Bobcats played aggressively all game, forcing the Mavericks to defend from sideline to sideline....

Mavericks unable to claim their first victory

Josue Perez September 18, 2017

The Mavericks displayed a solid defensive effort in Golden on Sunday but were edged out by Colorado School of Mines 29-19. Even though the team suffered their third loss, the quality of their performances...

Mavericks fall to Northern Colorado

Josue Perez September 11, 2017

The Mavericks had their first road game of the season on Sunday, losing to Northern Colorado by a final score of 51-50. Despite the tough finish, the Mavericks scored more points in the match alone then...

Another year another scrum

Matt Kennedy September 7, 2017

2016 was a year with a lot of success ending in one final swoop of defeat for the Colorado Mesa University women’s rugby team. The lady Mavericks went undefeated in the regular season, outscoring their...

Experienced youth vows to make an immediate impact

Josue Perez September 5, 2017

With chemistry and talent, a sports team has a chance to win a championship. Many teams from previous title victories have displayed such qualities. As for men’s rugby, they believe those qualities apply...

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