Our Mission

Our mission is to unite alumni, the community, and our current team through meaningful events and initiatives that honor the true essence of rugby — a sport built on respect, camaraderie, and tradition.

What We Do

Reunions & Events

From the annual Hall of Fame Weekend to social gatherings, we bring Buckeye Rugby generations together. The Gavin Gill Rugby Festival features competitive alumni matches every spring.

Scholarships & Giving

The Gavin Gill Memorial Scholarship Fund honors our teammate and supports students with Type 1 diabetes. Alumni donations also fund equipment, travel, and league fees for the active team.

Professional Network

Alumni placement, professional development, and mentorship connect former players with career opportunities. Rugby alumni help each other succeed beyond the pitch.

Become a Member

The Men's Rugby Alumni Society is chartered under the Ohio State University Alumni Association. All former OSURFC players are welcome to join.

Membership connects you with fellow alumni, gives you access to events like Hall of Fame Weekend, and supports the current program through your involvement.

To join or learn more about membership, reach out to us:

Hall of Fame Weekend

Our flagship annual event brings alumni from every era back to Columbus for a weekend of rugby, recognition, and reunion.

Thursday

Alumni Social at Threes Above High

Friday

Alumni Training Session & Hall of Fame Banquet at Ohio State Golf Course

Saturday

Gavin Gill Rugby Festival at Lincoln Tower Fields, followed by alumni party

Sunday

Alumni Breakfast & Send-off at Byrne's Pub

Next Hall of Fame Weekend: April 2026 — Details TBA

Stay Connected

Current student alumni liaisons serve as the bridge between the active team and the alumni society.

CF

Conor Forrestal

Alumni Liaison

JM

Jack McGurk

Alumni Liaison

Contact the Alumni Society

Email: osurfcalumni@gmail.com

University Email: mensrugbysociety@osu.edu

Event Organizer: Russ Howland — russ.howland21@gmail.com

Facebook: Ohio State Rugby Alumni Society