BYU Rugby Routs UVU 64-14 to Stay Unbeaten
The men's rugby team extended its perfect season to 4-0 with a dominant win in Provo on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Other Sports
BYU's men's rugby team defeated UVU 64-14 on Saturday, improving to 4-0 for the season. The team has outscored opponents 237-48 this year.
Why it matters
The lopsided result keeps BYU atop its schedule with an undefeated record and a sizable points advantage. It signals a team building a strong early-season foundation.
BYU's season point differential stands at +189, with 237 points scored and 48 allowed across four matches. The scoring margin reflects a 64-14 win over UVU, though the extraction does not detail individual player contributions beyond Jarrad Watene's try.
The players
Jarrad Watene
Watene plays right wing for BYU's men's rugby team and scored a try in the win over UVU.
The details
BYU scored two tries in the first ten minutes to build an early lead against UVU. Jarrad Watene, who plays right wing, scored a try during the match played in intermittent rain.
Timeline
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2026: BYU defeated UVU 64-14.
Nov. 14, 2026: BYU faces Western Washington in its next match.
Season Trajectory
BYU's undefeated start and 237-48 scoring differential position the men's rugby program as a strong contender early in the season. The team attributes its performance to conditioning and fitness, a claim that suggests an edge over opponents it expects to be less fit.
BYU's 4-0 record and 237-48 scoring margin put the team in a strong position to earn playoff consideration. Fans can track the Nov. 14 matchup against Western Washington as the next test of the undefeated run.
The takeaway
BYU's early-season dominance shows how sustained conditioning can produce lopsided results in club sport. Readers following collegiate rugby should watch whether the team maintains its scoring margin against stronger opponents.
What happens next
BYU's men's rugby team plays Western Washington on Nov. 14, 2026, after a bye week.
Further reading
Explore more Other Sports coverage for additional context on collegiate club competition.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
