Comedian Played Rugby

Late comedian Chris Farley graduated from Marquette University in 1986 with a double major in communications and theatre. He played rugby during his time at Marquette, and after graduating he continued with a traveling rugby team. Farley even wore a similar rugby shirt (like the one shown below) in one of his most famous films, Tommy Boy.                   (Image: Marquette University)

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Did You Know?

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Scholarship Opening Soon

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Our newest college scholarship — the Andrew S. McPherson University of Texas at Austin Rugby Scholarship Program — will open for applications for the very first time in just a few weeks. We’re incredibly excited to offer this opportunity to a UT Austin student-athlete.

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Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get those applications ready: The scholarship opens January 1, 2026.