“Crouch, Touch … Engage!”These are the words a forward in rugby hears right before the start of a scrum. These words may seem foreign to the majority of Americans, but to the members of Wisconsin’s men’s rugby football club, these words make them feel right at home. Rugby is a… Read more »

The experience of winning a national championship is one that will be remembered for years to come. The University of Wisconsin women’s club volleyball team did just that this past April, sweeping Cal Poly in a best-of three games series to conclude a three-day tournament in Kansas City, Mo. The… Read more »

A strong regular season doesn’t necessarily lead to playoff success, a lesson the Wisconsin men’s rugby team learned the hard way in its Elite Eight loss to the Davenport University Panthers in the USA Rugby National Playoffs last weekend. Following a regular season that consisted of mostly blowout victories, the… Read more »

There are many different outlets for an adrenaline junkie, but for the University of Wisconsin Women’s Alpine Ski Team, only the ski slopes can quench their need for speed. The Badgers, who compete in the United States Collegiate Ski Association, qualified for the 2012 National Championships by placing 2nd in… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Rugby Football Club achieved an impressive victory Sunday, defeating the University of Nebraska 76-0. The Badgers improved to 5-1 on the season and lead the Division I Western League with three matches remaining. Wisconsin scored twice during the first five minutes, aided by its superior speed… Read more »

Drop your notepads, pens and recorders; close your Twitter feeds and shut off those laptops: it’s time for the dazzling and dapper men and women of the Badger Herald to dance with the wretched scalawags of the Daily Cardinal on the gridiron. After experiencing three years of anguish on the… Read more »

For the second consecutive year, USA Cycling brings its Collegiate Road National Championships to the city of Madison and its surrounding areas. The competition, which kicks off today and continues until Sunday afternoon, features nearly 100 universities and colleges, with a total of about 500 student athletes. Each year, 18… Read more »

The seven white sails billow as they catch the wind on Lake Mendota, carrying the University of Wisconsin sailing team members farther from the shore outside Memorial Union. UW junior Meg Six and her partner go into a tack to help their boat gain momentum while turning. Just as the… Read more »

Humble beginnings can result in big things. In its sixth year of existence, the UW club tennis team has quickly emerged as the second largest club sport on campus with close to 95 members. “I think what makes us great is our depth, we have a lot of players that… Read more »

As big University of Wisconsin teams go, football generally first comes to mind. With 82 athletes on the roster, Bret Bielema’s squad is the largest varsity program on campus. As successful University of Wisconsin teams go, Bielema’s team also stands out. Yet on the very same campus as the reigning… Read more »

A lot can happen in a year. A Badger football team that was embarrassed in the Champs Sports Bowl can get redemption in the same game against a team everybody picked as the favorite. The Wisconsin men’s hockey team can go from missing the NCAA tournament by 0.0002 of an… Read more »

There are some games in which two bitter rivals battle for every point, trading the lead until one can will its way to a close-fought victory. The Daily Cardinal’s 24-7 depantsing of The Badger Herald Friday afternoon was not one of those games. Instead of the tight game some foolish… Read more »

One year has gone by and one newspaper is still significantly better than its smaller, incompetent counterpart. But those differences will be tossed aside for a few hours today, as The Badger Herald and the Daily Cardinal battle on the gridiron at Vilas Park. The Cardinal is coming off… Read more »

Author J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has spawned six movies, seven video games and enough clothing to keep all of the Weasley children warm during winter. It was only a matter of time, therefore, before the airborne quidditch game was adapted for landlocked muggles. While not quite as popular… Read more »

It took a while, but the UW club rugby team has finally earned some respect. It took second place in the Division II National Championships, but even though the Badgers didn’t capture the title, don’t think they aren’t thrilled about the upcoming years. According to team captain Sean “Booch”… Read more »