HANOVER, N.H. — UCLA Men's Rugby continues its East Coast road trip this Saturday, October 24, when the Bruins travel to Hanover, New Hampshire, to face Dartmouth at Brophy Rugby Field. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET.
The matchup marks another milestone for the Bruins, as UCLA will travel to Dartmouth for the first time in program history. It will also serve as UCLA's final contest in the inaugural FirstPoint USA Scholars Cup, bringing the series between two academically distinguished universities to a close.
With only a handful of league games remaining in the regular season before potential postseason opportunities, Saturday's contest carries added importance. A strong performance in Hanover would strengthen UCLA's position as the Bruins look to build momentum and put themselves in the best possible position for playoff consideration.
Building on South Bend
Coming off a competitive performance against Notre Dame in South Bend last weekend, the Bruins will look to carry that momentum into another demanding road fixture.
UCLA demonstrated its ability to compete away from Westwood against the Fighting Irish, but the coaching staff and players know continued improvement will be essential as the season progresses. Saturday presents another opportunity to test the squad against quality opposition and build greater consistency across all areas of the game.
Dartmouth will provide a formidable challenge, with the Bruins needing to match the hosts' physicality, maintain discipline and capitalize on scoring opportunities. The forward battle and execution in key moments will be crucial as UCLA looks to take another step forward against an established collegiate program.
With the regular season approaching its decisive stages, every remaining league fixture presents an opportunity to strengthen the Bruins' postseason prospects. A strong showing against Dartmouth would be a significant step in the right direction as UCLA looks to make a push toward the playoffs.
Final FirstPoint USA Scholars Cup Matchup
Saturday's contest concludes the inaugural FirstPoint USA Scholars Cup, which celebrates the connection between high-level collegiate rugby and academic excellence.
With both programs representing leading academic institutions, the Scholars Cup provides a platform to showcase the student-athlete experience while building connections between two universities through competition.
For UCLA, the occasion adds further significance to an already important road fixture. The Bruins will be eager to finish the series strongly while continuing to establish the program on the national collegiate rugby stage.
Match Information
Matchup: UCLA vs. Dartmouth
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Kickoff: 11 a.m. ET
Location: Brophy Rugby Field, Hanover, New Hampshire
Competition: National Collegiate Rugby (NCR)
Additional significance: Final FirstPoint USA Scholars Cup match for UCLA
As the Bruins enter the final stretch of the regular season, the focus remains on continued improvement, embracing the challenge of playing away from home and delivering performances that reflect the standards the program is building.
One more road challenge. One more opportunity to improve. The Bruins are ready for Dartmouth.
