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Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle of the sport, and for Columbia Business School Rugby Football Club, it represents more than just world-class competition. It’s a chance to connect with the global rugby community. Since our founding in 1968, CBS RFC has celebrated the World Cup as a moment that unites students, alumni, and supporters in their shared passion for the game.

For many within our club, the RWC is both inspiration and celebration. It’s a time when we gather to watch matches together, host watch parties, and bring our community closer through the energy of rugby on its biggest stage. The tournament also serves as a reminder of rugby’s values—teamwork, respect, resilience, and sportsmanship—the same principles we carry with us on and off the field at CBS.

Event Details

Location

The MBA Rugby World Cup takes place each fall on Governor’s Island, bringing teams together for a day of competition and camaraderie with the NYC skyline as the backdrop.

How to Get There

Via Ferry

All passengers ride free on Saturdays and Sundays before 11 AM. Round trip tickets after 11 AM are $5. Online reservations are recommended but not required.

The Ferry will run every 30 minutes from 7:00 AM until 4:15 PM and depart from Governor's Island to Battery Maritime Building every 30 minutes, with the last ferry departing at 6:00 PM

Via Subway

Take the 1 train (red line) downtown to South Ferry and walk 5 minutes to the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street), where the Governor's Island Ferry departs.

Via Taxi

Take a cab to the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, New York, NY. From there, you’ll board the Governor’s Island Ferry, which runs regularly and takes just a few minutes to cross. The ferry drops you directly on the island, only a short walk from the rugby pitches.

Other Key Information

Admission

Participating Schools

Columbia Business School – Men’s & Women’s
Stanford GSB – Men’s & Women’s
Wharton (UPenn) – Men’s & Women’s
Harvard Business School – Men’s & Women’s
Yale SOM – Men’s & Women’s
University of Michigan (Ross) – Men’s & Women’s
Chicago Booth – Men’s & Women’s
NYU Stern – Men’s & Women’s
London Business School – Men’s
Duke Fuqua

All MBA programs are welcome! If schools are unable to field a full 15x person team, we will combine them with others.

Warm-up Field

There will be about 10 minutes between games to warm up. The grass areas around the 3 fields provide plenty of space for warm-up.

Tournament Format

TBU

Schedule

TBU

Food & Drinks

Player tickets: food & drinks included (supplied by Judy Z’s).
Fans: food, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Judy Z’s truck location: South Battery near the church.
Note: Island food/drink vendors closed in April (open only in summer). → Judy Z’s will bring food.

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol only allowed in designated roped-off zone (per NY state law).

Medical

There will be 1 ambulance and 2 medical personnel on site. Preparations to evacuate via ferry to NY Presbyterian Hospital are also in place if needed.

Facilities

Trash bags spread throughout tournament area.
Water spigots: available east side of parade ground.

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