Will Grant commits to Tennessee

Will Grant commits to Tennessee.

Will Grant has committed to Tennessee rugby.

“Welcome to Rocky Top,” Tennessee announced Monday. “Will joins the Vols this fall as part of our fast growing freshmen class.”

The 5-foot-10, 205-pound center is from Houston High School in Germantown, Tennessee. Grant also plays for 901 Rugby Club.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina, 27-22, on Nov. 12.

The 2022 campaign was the first for Tennessee under head coach Scott Tungay.

Tennessee won the 2021 national championship under head coach Marty Bradley. Bradley served as the Vols’ rugby head coach from 2011-21. He served as Tennessee’s assistant coach from 1996-2010 under head coach Butch Robertson.

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Bailey Black commits to Tennessee

Bailey Black commits to Tennessee.

Bailey Black has committed to Tennessee rugby.

The 6-foot-2, 226-pound prop and flanker is from Nolensville High School in Nolensville, Tennessee.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina, 27-22, on Nov. 12.

The 2022 campaign was the first for Tennessee under head coach Scott Tungay.

Tennessee won the 2021 national championship under head coach Marty Bradley. Bradley served as the Vols’ rugby head coach from 2011-21. He served as Tennessee’s assistant coach from 1996-2010 under head coach Butch Robertson.

Vols earn conference awards for 2022 championship season

Tennessee’s 2022 rugby schedule

  • Sept. 10 versus Ohio State (L, 12-10)
  • Oct. 1 at Kennesaw State (W, 67-0)
  • Oct. 7 at LSU (W, 51-0)
  • Oct. 14 versus Alabama (W, 34-7)
  • Oct. 29 versus South Carolina (W, 27-12)
  • Nov. 5 versus Georgia (W, 39-19)
  • Nov. 12 versus South Carolina (W, 27-22)*
  • Nov. 19 versus Virginia Tech (L, 38-34)#

*SCRC championship game
#Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals

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Transfer Max Ponce commits to Tennessee

Transfer Max Ponce commits to Tennessee.

Lander University transfer Max Ponce has committed to Tennessee rugby.

The 5-foot-10, 230-pound scrum-half is from Franklin High School in Franklin, Tennessee.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina, 27-22, on Nov. 12.

The 2022 campaign was the first for Tennessee under head coach Scott Tungay.

Tennessee won the 2021 national championship under head coach Marty Bradley. Bradley served as the Vols’ rugby head coach from 2011-21. He served as Tennessee’s assistant coach from 1996-2010 under head coach Butch Robertson.

Vols earn conference awards for 2022 championship season

Tennessee’s 2022 rugby schedule

  • Sept. 10 versus Ohio State (L, 12-10)
  • Oct. 1 at Kennesaw State (W, 67-0)
  • Oct. 7 at LSU (W, 51-0)
  • Oct. 14 versus Alabama (W, 34-7)
  • Oct. 29 versus South Carolina (W, 27-12)
  • Nov. 5 versus Georgia (W, 39-19)
  • Nov. 12 versus South Carolina (W, 27-22)*
  • Nov. 19 versus Virginia Tech (L, 38-34)#

*SCRC championship game
#Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals

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Vols earn conference awards for 2022 championship season

Tennessee players and coaches earn conference awards for the 2022 championship season.

Tennessee concluded its 2022 rugby season Nov. 19.

Virginia Tech defeated Tennessee, 38-34, in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship at Tennessee Rugby Park.

Virginia Tech won the national championship, defeating Louisville, 24-22, in the title game.

The Vols were seeking back-to-back national championships. Tennessee won the national title in 2021.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina, 27-22, on Nov. 12.

Tennessee’s 2022 rugby schedule

  • Sept. 10 versus Ohio State (L, 12-10)
  • Oct. 1 at Kennesaw State (W, 67-0)
  • Oct. 7 at LSU (W, 51-0)
  • Oct. 14 versus Alabama (W, 34-7)
  • Oct. 29 versus South Carolina (W, 27-12)
  • Nov. 5 versus Georgia (W, 39-19)
  • Nov. 12 versus South Carolina (W, 27-22)*
  • Nov. 19 verus Virginia Tech (L, 38-34)#

*SCRC championship game
#Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals

PHOTOS: Tennessee’s 2022 rugby season

Following the season, the SCRC announced awards for the 2022 campaign. SCRC awards for Tennessee student-athletes and coaches are listed below.

PHOTOS: Tennessee’s 2022 rugby season

PHOTOS: Tennessee’s 2022 rugby season

Tennessee concluded its 2022 rugby season Nov. 19.

Virginia Tech defeated Tennessee, 38-34, in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship at Tennessee Rugby Park.

The Vols were seeking back-to-back national championships in 2022. Tennessee won the national title in 2021.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina 27-22 on Nov. 12.

Tennessee’s 2022 rugby schedule

  • Sept. 10 versus Ohio State (L, 12-10)
  • Oct. 1 at Kennesaw State (W, 67-0)
  • Oct. 7 at LSU (W, 51-0)
  • Oct. 14 versus Alabama (W, 34-7)
  • Oct. 29 versus South Carolina (W, 27-12)
  • Nov. 5 versus Georgia (W, 39-19)
  • Nov. 12 versus South Carolina (W, 27-22)*
  • Nov. 19 verus Virginia Tech (L, 38-34)#

*SCRC championship game
#Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals

Below are photos of Tennessee’s 2022 rugby season.

PHOTOS: Virginia Tech upsets Tennessee in quarterfinals, 38-34

PHOTOS: Virginia Tech upsets Tennessee in the quarterfinals, 38-34

No. 9 Virginia Tech defeated No. 2 Tennessee, 38-34, Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship at Tennessee Rugby Park.

Virginia Tech trailed, 22-5, during the contest.

Rankings reflect the final regular-season top 25 coaches poll.

Virginia Tech will play the winner between UMass and St. Joseph’s Dec. 3 at Penn State Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania. The national championship will take place Dec. 10 in Houston, Texas.

The Vols were seeking back-to-back national championships in 2022. Tennessee won the national title in 2021.

Tennessee won its third consecutive SCRC championship in 2022, defeating South Carolina 27-22 on Nov. 12.

Below are photos of the Tennessee-Virginia Tech game in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship at Tennessee Rugby Park.

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: How to watch Tennessee-Virginia Tech

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: How to watch Tennessee-Virginia Tech

No. 2 Tennessee will play No. 9 Virginia Tech Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship at Tennessee Rugby Park.

Rankings reflect the final regular-season top 25 coaches poll.

The Tennessee-Virginia Tech winner will play the winner between UMass and St. Joseph’s Dec. 3 at Penn State Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania.

The national championship will take place Dec. 10 in Houston, Texas.

Tennessee Rugby Park will also host a quarterfinal game Saturday between No. 1 Louisville and No. 10 South Carolina (2 p.m. EST). The winner will play No. 7 Binghamton and No. 5 James Madison. Both semifinal games will be played at Penn State Berks Dec. 3.

The Vols are looking to win back-to-back national championships. Tennessee defeated Bowling Green, 36-31, Dec. 4, 2021, winning a national title.

Below is game day information for the Tennessee-Virginia Tech contest.

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: Tennessee-Virginia Tech score predictions

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: Tennessee-Virginia Tech score predictions

No. 2 Tennessee will play No. 9 Virginia Tech Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship.

Rankings reflect the final regular-season top 25 coaches poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Hokies is slated for 11 a.m. EST at Tennessee Rugby Park. Admission is $5 and students can attend for free.

The Tennessee-Virginia Tech winner will play the winner between UMass and St. Joseph’s Dec. 3 at Penn State Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania.

The national championship will take place Dec. 10 in Houston, Texas.

Tennessee Rugby Park will also host a quarterfinal game Saturday between No. 1 Louisville and No. 10 South Carolina (2 p.m. EST). The winner will play No. 7 Binghamton and No. 5 James Madison. Both semifinal games will be played at Penn State Berks Dec. 3.

The Vols are looking to win back-to-back national championships. Tennessee defeated Bowling Green, 36-31, Dec. 4, 2021, winning a national title.

Below are score predictions and game day information for Tennessee-Virginia Tech.

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: Tennessee-Virginia Tech preview

Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinals: Tennessee-Virginia Tech preview

No. 2 Tennessee will play No. 9 Virginia Tech Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rugby Championship.

Kickoff between the Vols and Hokies is slated for 11 a.m. EST at Tennessee Rugby Park. Admission is $5 and students can attend for free.

The Tennessee-Virginia Tech winner will play the winner between UMass and St. Joseph’s Dec. 3 at Penn State Berks in Reading, Pennsylvania.

The national championship will take place Dec. 10 in Houston, Texas.

Tennessee Rugby Park will also host a quarterfinal game Saturday between No. 1 Louisville and No. 10 South Carolina (2 p.m. EST). The winner will play No. 7 Binghamton and No. 5 James Madison. Both semifinal games will be played at Penn State Berks Dec. 3.

The Vols are looking to win back-to-back national championships. Tennessee defeated Bowling Green, 36-31, Dec. 4, 2021.

*Note: Rankings reflect the final regular-season top 25 coaches poll

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Tennessee rugby wins third consecutive conference championship

Tennessee rugby wins third consecutive conference championship.

No. 2 Tennessee defeated No. 10 South Carolina, 27-22, Saturday in the SCRC championship game at National Athletic Village Field at the Pier in Seneca, South Carolina.

Rankings reflect National Collegiate Rugby.

The meeting was the second between the Vols and Gamecocks this season.

The Vols defeated South Carolina, 27-12, Oct. 29 at Tennessee Rugby Park.

Following the contest, Tennessee co-captain Josh Shetler discussed the championship victory.

“We faced adversity all week with sicknesses and injuries,” Shetler told Vols Wire. “Greg Giangiulio, our hooker, went down in warmup and our starting prop, Brendan Bibb, moved over and carried our forwards all game. Four freshmen started.

“We stood strong and got out to an early lead. South Carolina came back and held the lead at 22-17 with 13 minutes left in the game. Again we stood behind our defense and got in the try zone with 10 minutes left. The game was tied, 22-22. We marched down the field and scored again. Having the lead with around five minutes to go, we turned the ball over and gave possession back to the Gamecocks. Our defense had to come back up and stand strong. For what felt like forever, we stood strong on defense again, and forced them out of bounds. We claimed the third consecutive SCRC championship again. Our determination and effort was at a season high. We were not backing down, we wanted it from the beginning. This is Tennessee rugby.”

Below are Tennessee’s game results during the 2022 season. The Vols will look to repeat as national champions.