By John DeSimone · Dear Purdue Rugby Alumni, Happy New Year! I hope 2025 brings you success, good health, and plenty of rugby to enjoy (especially with 6 Nations beginn…
Dear Purdue Rugby Alumni,
Happy New Year! I hope 2025 brings you success, good health, and plenty of rugby to enjoy (especially with 6 Nations beginning this weekend) —whether on the pitch or from the sidelines. As we kick off another exciting year, I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Alumni Officer and bring you the latest updates from the Boilermaker Rugby family.
Meet the New Officers
Our club is in great hands this year with a dedicated leadership team ready to push Purdue Rugby to new heights:
Club President: John Kustra
Vice President: Beck Sebastian
Treasurer: Theo Simard
Social Media Lead: James Asadow
Instagram/Facebook Chair: Keenan Brunetti
Twitter Chair: Rocco Daly
Website Administrator: Adam Eckstein
Merchandise Administrator: Ian Soderberg
Alumni Officer: Jon DeSimone ( myself)
Safety Officer: Isaac Fuelling
Fundraising Officer: Jacob Mandel
Recruitment Lead: Stephen Blaes
Recruitment Co-Lead: Yann Loges
We’re committed to strengthening the connection between current players and our esteemed alumni, and we look forward to keeping you engaged throughout the year!
Alumni Weekend 2025
Mark your calendars! This year’s Alumni Weekend will take place on Saturday , May 10th featuring:
🍻 A bar crawl the night of Friday , 5/9 🏉 An alumni match vs. the current squad on Saturday 🔥 A post-game cookout and club updates
We’ll send out more details soon, and I’m calling around some local hotels to see if they’ll offer us a discount. I’m also aware that some of the younger alums are reserving Air BnB’s . M ake sure to start rounding up the boys — it’s shaping up to be a weekend to remember!
7s Season Schedule
Our 7s team is gearing up for a competitive season, and we’d love your support! Here’s a look at our schedule :
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