The Rugby NorCal Podcast

Boise State

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Key Topics

NorCal Pipeline

  • ~80% of the roster comes from California
  • Strong ties to Jesuit, Danville, SFGG, Marin, and more
  • Kyle’s background as a Granite Bay national champion

    • Program Identity

    • Blue-collar mentality
    • Physical, high-effort rugby
    • Culture built on camaraderie and accountability

      • Player Development

      • Recruiting “rugby players,” not positions
      • Position changes to get the best 15 on the field
      • Young roster with long-term upside

        • Training Environment

        • Year-round indoor training facility
        • Structured, high-intensity sessions
        • Built-in academic balance with winter downtime

          • Strength & Conditioning

          • Same S&C structure as Boise State Football
          • Led by high-level performance staff

            • Scholarship Opportunity (WUI)

            • 3.5+ GPA = automatic qualification
            • $16,000 per year for four years
            • No SAT/ACT required
            • In many cases, more affordable than in-state California schools

              • Why Boise

              • Safe, clean city
              • Strong academics (Business, Nursing, Construction Management)
              • Access to outdoors, travel, and big-time college atmosphere
                • Recruiting Links
                • Website: https://www.boisestatemensrugby.com/
                • Next Phase: https://app.nextphaserugby.com/dashboard/about-school
                • Recruiting Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNvaKll5OPvfw70nyEX0oZ1T2KhCiWUZuk2FSi6HNfyyxXsA/viewform?usp=header
                  • Closing Thought

                  Boise State Rugby isn’t trying to be flashy.

                  They’re building a team that’s tough, physical, and connected. And with the pipeline they’re tapping into, don’t be surprised when they’re competing at the national level in the next few years.

                   

                   

                   

                   

                   


                   

                   

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                  The Rugby NorCal PodcastBy Nate Dalena
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