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Discuss “Rugby Returns to Carnegie Mellon”

Since the beginning of 2004, the intramural fields have been the setting for an athletic rebirth. The Carnegie Mellon University Rugby Football Club, which was last active in 1999, has returned to campus. The team is looking to begin its first regular season in five years after finishing the ongoing process of applying to become an official club sport.

The idea of restarting the team was put in motion by members of the Pittsburgh Harlequins, the city?s nationally recognized rugby club. According to head coach Chip Lenzi, a Harlequin and United States of America Rugby Football Union (USARFU) certified coach and referee: ?Our goal is to build a strong athletic organization within Carnegie Mellon University. We have commitment from four coaches,...

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