Men's Rugby National Championship 2024
Texas, Here We Come!
The Championship Weekend is May 4–5, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Our Gaels play Navy on Saturday, May 4 for the Division 1A Championship. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Central / 5 p.m. Pacific.
Championship Weekend Information & Resources
Send Off Rally
Thursday, May 2 | Chapel Loop 10 a.m. (Team departs at 10:30 a.m.)
- The community is welcome to attend
Competition Venue
Sabercats Stadium | 12131 Kirby Drive | Houston, Texas 77045
Tickets
Buy tickets for the national championships here.
Kickoff
7 p.m. Central / 5 p.m. Pacific
Please note there are scheduled games ahead of the championship match.
Pregame Tailgate In Houston
Join fellow fans and friends for pregame fun and gear up to cheer on our team! Let us know you're coming!
Hotel Information
See a list of hotels near the Stadium.
How to Watch
Stream the game on The Rugby Network. Follow directions to Create a free account.
Watch Party Information
Saint Mary's Campus and Community Watch Party
Saturday, May 4, 5 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Dryden Hall + 1928 Pub, Saint Mary's campus
Food provided, with cash bar for 21+
Sponsors: Gael Force, Student Life, and Alumni Engagement
Danville — Primo's
Join fellow alumni, friends, and family at Primo's | 298 Hartz Ave, Danville, Calif.
- Text or Call John Komara for RSVP at 925-683-0249
**NEW: Las Vegas - McMullen's Pub
LJoin former rugby players and parents at this Irish pub McMullan's Irish Pub | 4650 W Tropicana Ave
Point Richmond — The Up and Under
At the self-proclaimed “First and Proper Rugby Pub in North America,” join fellow Gaels in the private upstairs pub. No host food and fare available. The Up and Under | 2 West Richmond Ave., Point Richmond, Calif.
San Francisco — Karl's Beacon
Located in the Sunset District, join fellow Gael families Karl's Beacon | 1355 Taraval Street, San Francisco
If you would like to volunteer to host a watch party, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement & Events at alumni@stmarys-ca.edu.
Gaels Rugby Merchandise
Information will be available soon.
National Champions
2014, 2015, 2016 (7s) & 2017
Men's Rugby at Saint Mary's College continues to dominate the highest collegiate level of competition. Year after year, these athletes prove they are the best around. Learn more about the achievements of Gael Rugby that continue to impress at local an national levels.
Gael Rugby AchievementsLearn More About Men's Rugby
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Tim O'Brien
Coach: Mark Bass
Coach: Andrew Cook
Coach Mike McCarthy
Coach: Francois Pieterse
mensrugby@stmarys-ca.edu
