Hey guys! I'm interested in joining the Rugby Club team at Drexel University when I attend there this fall. I have 9 years football experience, and 4 years lacrosse experience so I'm not new to contact. My only problem is that I think I'm too small (5'6 130 lbs) I'm hoping my speed and elusiveness will carry me through and tackling is something I enjoy as well. Any advice on joining the team, other than working out/eating. Should I contact the coach about joining?Hey guys! I'm interested in joining the Rugby Club team at Drexel University when I attend there this fall. I have 9 years football experience, and 4 years lacrosse experience so I'm not new to contact. My only problem is that I think I'm too small (5'6 130 lbs) I'm hoping my speed and elusiveness will carry me through and tackling is something I enjoy as well. Any advice on joining the team, other than working out/eating. Should I contact the coach about joining?

Yes, you should contact the coach to find out when training begins, and no, you are not too small for rugby. You are not going to be playing in the front row, but there are certain positions (especially scrum half) which actually require a smaller player. Google some video of Peter Stringer and you can see what I mean -- the man enjoyed a ten year professional career representing Munster and Ireland, and he's not a whole lot bigger than you are.