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Perks of Being a Diplomat
Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby is committed to raising the bar of collegiate rugby in the United States. This includes offering the best amenities to the team.
Full-time Head Coach
Full-size rugby field exclusive for Franklin & Marshall Rugby
Top of the line practice equipment including
- RHINO N-Gage Scrum Sled
- RHINO Collision King
- RHINO Tackle Ring
- RHINO Hit and Drive Shield
- RHINO Jackle Bag
- Hit Shields
- Round Tackle Bag
- Tackle Suits
- Speed Ladders, Agility Poles, Hurdles, Battle Ropes
- Prowler Sleds
- Practice/Match Warmup Speaker
Practice, match, and leisure apparel supplied by RHINO Rugby USA
- Practice Uniform
- Lifting Uniform
- Team Polo
- Match Socks
- Laundry Loop
All Matches and Practices filmed and uploaded to HUDL
Fields and Facilities
Offering some of the best athletic fields and indoor facilities Franklin & Marshall College has all of your athletic needs covered.
Baker's Field hosts F&M Men's and Women's Rugby, the MARC West All-Stars Men's Tryouts. the DIP Classic Rugby 7's Tournament, and more annually.
DIP Classis Rugby 7s Tournament
Financial Support
Captain's Letter
Thank you for all of your incredible generosity. It is your support that allows us to train, travel, compete, and most importantly to have the opportunity to continue to build upon the legacy of success that we have fortunately inherited. It is our aim to continue to add to the rich history you have given us and to develop the culture of teamwork that has long formed the framework of Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby.
Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby is dedicated to developing leaders as well as lifelong friendships. This would not be possible without the support of the entire Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby family. All of us who currently have the privilege of wearing the Diplomat Shield are extraordinarily grateful for your ongoing generosity, without which it would be impossible to accomplish our goals. We look forward to welcoming you to the Baker Campus Rugby Field to see a game this year.
Best wishes,
Eetu Eklund '19, Captain
Maxim Belioglo '20, Captian
Will Shaw '20, President
To support the team, a check may be sent to:
Franklin & Marshall College
Office of College Advancement
Attn: Advancement Services Attn: F&M Men's Rugby
PO Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
For all methods on how to donate to the Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby please click Here:
Please Attn: "Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby" for all gifts!
Donation Giving Levels:
| SHIELD SOCIETY: | $2,500+ |
| LUX et LEX SOCIETY | $1,000-$2,499 |
| Starting XV/7 SOCIETY | $500-$999 |
| 1972 SOCIETY: | $100-$499 |
| ALL BLUE SOCIETY: | $1-$99 |
Online Giving
Starting XV/7s SOCIETY
Alumni Assiociation
Franklin & Marshall College Men's Rugby has over 300+ alumni making up its Alumni Association.
Mission: Franklin & Marshall College Men's Rugby Alumni Association supports, guides, and mentors the Men's Rugby Team, athletes, and coaches to ensure the long-term success for the program.
Purpose: Maintain and fund the Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby Team by establishing a strong network of Alumni.
Vision: Allow Franklin & Marshall Men's Rugby Team to operate without any financial, athlete, or coaching hindrance.
Franklin & Marshall College Men's Rugby Alumni are encouraged to reach out to current student Athletes to help guide them through their time at Franklin & Marshall College and help guide future collegiate rugby athletes towards attending Franklin & Marshall College to continue their education.
The Alumni Association holds annual events to bring together alumni through the year. Our biggest event is Homecoming where alumni gather to support the team and participate in the alumni match.
After college Franklin & Marshall Alumni have connections all over the world and can help graduates play for some of the best rugby clubs.
Board of Dirrectors
The Alumni Executive Board is composed of 5 Alumni who chair the Alumni Association and serve on the Board of Directors for the program. These 5 alumni help hold the program together fundraise money and plan alumni events.
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Online Store
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Sponsorships
RHINO Rugby
Visit WebsiteFrankin & Marshall Men's Rugby is excited to announce that RHINO is the official exclusive kit and apparel company of the team.
The Diplomats will be sporting brand new equipment on campus, the gym, and the pitch.
VOLT Athletics
Visit WebsiteFranklin & Marshall Men's Rugby is excited to announce our partnership with Volt Athletics as the official strength and conditioning program for the Diplomats!
GLADIATOR Custom Mouthguards
Visit WebsiteFranklin & Marshall Men's Rugby is excited to use Gladiator Guards as the official mouthguard of the Diplomats.
MARC News
Preview of the upcoming 2018 MARC Fall 15's Season...
August 27, 2020 - We are sad to announce that due to the COVID -19 virus, the MARC is canceling the Fall 2020 regular and post season play. The MARC will not sanction competitive collegiate rugby for the Fall of 2020.
The Board of Directors voted not to sanction MARC play in the 2020 Fall for Men’s DIAA, Men’s and Women’s DII, Men’s Small College and Men’s Fall 7s. This decision did not come easy but majority of our members are unable to compete or participate in off campus activities due to university guidelines. The MARC will be working with the NCR and ACRA to assist our members during these challenging times.
If our members are able to participate in on campus or other activities, they should follow their state, local, and federal guidelines. The MARC has members spread across 5 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Our members also need to follow their university, NCR, ACRA, and USA Rugby guidelines for all team activities including the need to register players, coaches and their team with appropriate entity for insurance purposes if you are allowed to participate on campus or in other activities.
The MARC will continue to monitor changes and update our members as they happen. The Board will convene to discuss the steps going forward with the Spring 2021 season. Even though we will not be having a Fall season we encourage our members to stay active on campus and in their community. Thank you for your understanding.
Stay safe and healthy,
John Gulden
MARC President
Preview of the upcoming season...
The Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference is pleased to announce their commitment to the ACRA Women’s Division II competition beginning Fall 2020. The MARC Conference was created in 2012 The Mid Atlantic Rugby Conference—operates as a regional Collegiate competitive organization in conjunction with USA Rugby. MARC administers over 50 Collegiate and University rugby programs, and 2,000 student athletes, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware. The MARC mission is to administer and promote competitive rugby, player and coach development, player safety, and community service.
When asked about MARC’s commitment to ACRA Women’s Coordinator Samantha Hoegle said. “ACRA’s sole dedication to women’s rugby made them a great choice for the MARC. The level of competition will be very high with perennial national competitors and cost will be low, both of which were important factors for teams during this tumultuous time of USA Rugby reorganizations and COVID-19”
ACRA was formed about seven years ago and operated women's collegiate rugby in the Northeast, working hard to produce a fall-centric competitive cycle. Once USA Rugby developed a fall playoff for women's D2 college, and ACRA went dormant, but with the massive changes in who is running the college game, ACRA is back. The MARC joins Tri-State Conference and the New England Wide Collegiate Rugby Conference in the ACRA.
The MARC now serves ten women DII programs including newly added Salisbury University. Salisbury joins Bloomsburg University, Temple University, Saint Joseph University, The College of New Jersey, Rowan University, Kutztown University, Drexel University, University of Delaware, and the University of Pennsylvania.
