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4 Reasons to Join Manhattanville Women’s Rugby Club

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mville chapter.
  1. Gain a New Family

    Being in a very rough and close contact sport, healthy relationships between teammates are a necessity. Attempting to play rugby with people you don’t get along with or don’t know very well can result in potentially dangerous complications. Rugby players need to be able to trust their fellow teammates and have confidence in their abilities.

    With team dinners and regular bonding activities, friendships are formed and a family is created! Our various events provide opportunities for us all to get to know each other and become better teammates and friends.

  2. Get Fit

    Some people think rugby requires much less effort than football. These people are mistaken. While football has padding, rugby has nothing except a mouth-guard and vigilant teammates. This is why we lift and train so hard. We build up our muscles in the gym and build up our endurance during practices. 

  3. Develop Your Work Ethic 

    Dedication and diligence are of the utmost importance when it comes to rugby. Practices are several hours multiple times a week. Knowing and being able to execute certain plays and strategies ensures that every player can play any position. 

  4. Be Feared

    Have you ever seen a rugby match? Rugby is the quintessential example of intimidation, fierceness, and physical combat. 

To learn more about MWRC check us out here http://mvillewomensrugbyclub.com/, email us at mvillewomensrugby@gmail.com, and follow us on social media: Facebook @ Manhattanville Women’s Rugby and Instagram @mvillewomensrugby.

Laura was a founding member, contributing writer, and Social Media Coordinator for the HerCampus Manhattanville chapter. After graduating in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media Production and double minors in History and Music, Laura moved to Washington, DC to work full-time the hospitality, events, and media production. Outside of full-time work, Laura volunteers with local community events and mutual aid initiatives in addition to working through their to-read and to-watch lists and making time for learning and community. Check out their LinkedIn for more info!
Shanice Peters is a Senior at Manhattanville College. She is from Brooklyn, NY. She's a Creative Writing major with a minor in Marketing and Communications. In her free time she enjoys making YouTube videos about fashion and beauty, writing on her personal blog and watching Gossip Girl. She's excited to be the Campus Correspondent for Manhattanville and hopes to engage students in her last year.