The Vols (11-0) finished the 2021 season undefeated and outscored its opponents, 373-127. Tennessee recorded three shutouts this season.
Following Tennessee’s national championship victory against Bowling Green, UT players discussed the contest and its championship season with Alex Goff. The postgame celebration interview can be watched below.
Tennessee rugby defeats Bowling Green and wins the 2021 national championship.
No. 1 Tennessee defeated Bowling Green, 36-31, in the 2021 Fall Division-I Collegiate Club Rugby Championship on Saturday at Sportsplex at Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina.
Tennessee led 31-19 at halftime. Greg Janowick scored three times in the first 18 minutes of the first half, helping Tennessee open a 24-0 lead.
Austin White scored first for Tennessee in the second half.
The Vols (11-0) finished the 2021 season undefeated and outscored its opponents, 373-127. Tennessee recorded three shutouts this season.
Tennessee’s 2021 rugby schedule
Sept. 4 at Ohio State (W, 30-23)
Sept. 5 at Cincinnati (W, 22-0)
Sept. 18 at Kennesaw State (forfeit awarded to UT)
Oct. 2 vs. Kentucky (W, 22-15)
Oct. 16 vs. Clemson (W, 41-25)
Oct. 22 at Alabama (W, 51-0)
Oct. 30 at South Carolina (W, 45-0)
Nov. 6 vs. Georgia (W, 67-7)
Nov. 13 vs. Georgia (W, 33-9) *SCRC semifinal
Nov. 20 vs. Clemson (W, 26-17) *SCRC championship
Dec. 4 vs. Bowling Green (W, 36-31 ) *Division-I Collegiate Club Rugby Championship
2021 Fall Collegiate Championship: Tennessee-Bowling Green score predictions
No. 1 Tennessee will play No. 5 Bowling Green in the 2021 Fall Division-I Collegiate Club Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Kickoff for the Tennessee-Bowling Green game is slated for noon EST at Sportsplex at Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina.
The Rugby Network will live-stream Tennessee’s match against Bowling Green. The Rugby Network can be viewed here and through their phone and tablet app.
The Vols will now play No. 5 Bowling Green in the 2021 Fall Division-I Collegiate Club Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Kickoff for the Tennessee-Bowling Green game is slated for noon EST at Sportsplex at Matthews in Matthews, North Carolina.
The Rugby Network will live-stream Tennessee’s match against Bowling Green. The Rugby Network can be viewed here and through their phone and tablet app.
A look at Tennessee football and rugby pregame social media buzz.
Tennessee (5-5, 3-4 SEC) will play South Alabama (5-5, 2-5, SBC) Saturday in Week 12 at Neyland Stadium.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by ESPNU.
Tennessee’s rugby team will also play Saturday.
No. 1 Tennessee (9-0) will host Clemson (6-1) Saturday in the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference (SCRC) Tournament championship game.
Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. EST from Tennessee Rugby Park.
Ahead of Tennessee’s Week 12 football contest against South Alabama and UT’s championship rugby game versus Clemson, Vols Wire takes a look at pregame social media buzz from official team and university accounts.
During the 2021 season, the Vols are outscoring its opponents 311-79. Tennessee has recorded three shutouts this season. Clemson’s only defeat during the 2021 campaign was at Tennessee, losing 41-25, on Oct. 16.
Ahead of Saturday’s championship matchup, projected starting lineups have been announced.
Below are projected starting lineups for Tennessee and Clemson.
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Greg Janowick discusses his rugby career at Tennessee.
No. 1 Tennessee (9-0) will host Clemson (6-1) Saturday in the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference (SCRC) Tournament championship game.
Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. EST from Tennessee Rugby Park.
Senior Greg Janowick will play his final game at Tennessee Rugby Park Saturday for the Vols.
Janowick has experienced a lot of memories playing at home, but none bigger than winning the conference championship in 2019, a feat he will try and recapture Saturday.
“There’s really so many memories of playing at the Rugby Park to choose from, but I would have to say winning the championship match in 2019 was one of the most satisfying experiences I’ve had,” Janowick told Vols Wire ahead of playing his final game at Tennessee Rugby Park. “Achieving such a big accomplishment felt even better because it was with teammates who have all bonded over practice, working out, living with each other, going out to eat together. It was really special.”
2021 University of Tennessee rugby senior day. The Vols defeated Georgia, 67-7, at Tennessee Rugby Park on November 6, 2021. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
The 6-foot-5, 265-pound lock is from Barrington High School in Barrington, Illinois.
He started playing rugby during his sophomore year at Barrington after playing on the offensive line in football.
“I began playing rugby my sophomore year of high school when my school had just started a club,” Janowick said. “I joined immediately when the rugby coach pitched to me that I would actually get to run the ball, score, and tackle, which of course, was a really exciting concept for me at the time because I had been playing offensive line on the football team.”
2021 University of Tennessee rugby senior day. The Vols defeated Georgia, 67-7, at Tennessee Rugby Park on November 6, 2021. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire.
Janowick detailed why he left Illinois for Tennessee.
“I like to joke with people, and cite the nice weather as my main reason for coming down here – I’m only half joking because the Chicago winters are terrible,” Janowick said.
He was looking for a balance between good academics, interesting people and a solid rugby club in college.
“UT definitely nailed all three for me,” Janowick said.
Janowick will play his final home game Saturday, but he will pursue a professional career going forward in Major League Rugby.
“I’m definitely going to pursue playing professional rugby,” he said. “Over this last summer I entered the draft, and while I did not get drafted, I did get a call to sign with a club as an undrafted free agent.
“I ultimately had to turn it down to finish school, but I plan to re-enter the draft again in 2022. If I am given the opportunity to play for a professional club again, I will definitely take it.”
Below are photos during Janowick’s career at Tennessee.
