Marian Knights Rugby

Marian University Rugby is proud to announce 7 Knights have been named 2025–26 Academic All-Americans.

To earn the honor, each student-athlete maintained at least a 3.5 GPA in both the Fall and Spring semesters while also competing in 50% or more of A-side matches in the Fall, Spring, or both seasons.

Please join us in congratulating:
- Alex Baccoli Alex Baccoli
- Mack Bridges _mack_bridges_
- Dagan Fowley Dagan Fowley
- Joey Jacobs Joey Jacobs
- Tommaso Lorenzetti Tommaso Lorenzetti
- Joe Martindale joe.marto
- Will Toohey WilliamToohey

Congratulations…All Day All Knight!

Fall Team store open now until June 22nd!

Fall rugby store is open now until June 22nd…

MARIAN UNIVERSITY - MU Rugby Apparel 2026 Hurry, shop closes 06/22/2026!

BIG NEWS!

We are thrilled to announce that Mudsock RFC player Colton Bolyard has made the decision to take his talents to the next level by committing to Marian University!

Not only will Colton be bringing his rugby skills to the Knights’ pitch, but he’ll also be pursuing his passion for Business Analytics in the classroom!

Colton’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to the sport have earned him this amazing chance, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!

Congratulations, Colton…All Day All Knight! Colton

Big news! We’re stoked to announce that Kaiden Martin from Cathedral HS and the Royal Irish RFC has committed to joining the Marian University rugby family!

Kaiden is a multi-sport athlete with a strong background in rugby, and we’re excited to welcome him to our team! As a forward pack player, he’ll bring added size and strength to our lineup, making him a valuable asset to our team.

But Kaiden’s talents don’t stop on the pitch - he’s also passionate about fitness and health, and will be studying Exercise Science at Marian. We’re excited to see him grow and develop as a student-athlete!

Welcome to Marian, Kaiden…All Day All Knight! Kaiden Martin

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that Jupiter Gillam from Bend, Oregon has committed to transferring to Marian University!

Jupiter brings a wealth of experience to our team, having represented the USA U-18’s and even spent time playing rugby in New Zealand! He’s a well-travelled athlete with a wealth of knowledge and skills to share with our team.

As a forward, Jupiter will add size and strength to our lineup, and his playing experience will undoubtedly be an asset to our team. Off the pitch, Jupiter will be studying Exercise Science at Marian, further developing his passion for health and fitness.

We’re honored to have Jupiter join our Marian family and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make on and off the field! Welcome to Marian, Jupiter…All Day All Knight! Jupiter

Welcome to the Marian Knights, Louis Demmon!

We’re thrilled to announce that Louis, a talented wing/center from Gravesend Grammar School for Boys in England, has joined our rugby program! Last season, Louis and his teammates made it all the way to the Continental Tyres National finals - an impressive achievement!

As Louis settles into his new home, off the field he’ll be trading in his rugby boots for a new passion - Marketing! We’re excited to see him apply his skills and knowledge to help our team succeed on and off the pitch.

Louis, we’re stoked to have you on board and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you with the Marian Knights…All Day All Knight! .24

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks to all of the rugby moms who support Marian Rugby! We appreciate you…All Day All Knight!

Congrats to our Graduates! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! You gave more than took and the character growth has been remarkable! Thank you for being part of our family and we cannot wait to have you on the sidelines cheering with us next season! Go Knights!!

Exciting Announcement!

We are thrilled to share that Locke Taylor, a talented center from Westfield High School and Westfield RFC, has officially committed to Marian University rugby!

Locke has showcased his skills with Rebel Rugby Academy, Chicago Hounds Academy, and the Midwest Thunderbirds. Not just a rugby player, he’s a multi-sport athlete who balances sports with academics. Locke plans to pursue a degree in engineering at Marian.

Congratulations, Locke! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next…All Day All Knight!