Men's Rugby
Compete with Excellence
The Men's Rugby club competes at the Division III level of the Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference (NCRC) in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) union governing body. Our conference features teams from Oregon, Washington and Idaho, including Gonzaga, Western Oregon, OIT, and Willamette. The winner of the conference plays cross-conference competition in a regional quarter-final for a chance to compete for a National Championship.
Team Information
- Practices
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10-11:30 a.m.
Mazama Gymnasium - Eligibility
Students at COCC or OSU-Cascades enrolled in at least 9 credits are eligible to participate.
We welcome players of all experience levels.
- Coach Contact
Max Bennett
Head Coach
mbennett5@cocc.edu
541-598-4365
Match Schedule
- Spring 2025
Date Home/Away Opponent Time Mar 1 Lewis & Clark Reed/Lew & Clark 7s Tournament 1 p.m. Mar 15 Willamette Willamette 7s Tournament 1 p.m. Mar 22-23 WOU Western Oregon 7s Tournament 1 p.m. April 5 OIT OIT 7s Tournament 1 p.m. April 12 Home (Field TBD) NCRC 7s Championship 1 p.m.
In The News
Meet Our Coach
Max Bennett
Head Coach
mbennett5@cocc.edu
541-598-4365
Before college, Max Bennett had never played a contact sport. He was pretty skinny, not particularly fast, and didn't see himself as the rugby type. But his friends convinced him to give it a try, and that decision changed his life. Through rugby, Max discovered strengths he didn't know he had, including toughness, discipline, grit, and self-confidence. As a founding member of the COCC Rugby Club and the inaugural team captain in 2012, Max brings a deep connection and passion for the program. Now, as Head Coach, his mission is to help other young players experience these same life-changing benefits.
To prospective players:
"Playing rugby in college is, in my opinion, the best decision any college student can make. By joining the COCC team, you're becoming part of something special - a community of hundreds of COCC Rugby alumni, many of whom still live in Central Oregon and remain closely connected. It's not just a sport; rugby is a local and global brotherhood that offers lifelong friendships and a supportive network."