The Vandal Nation · Feb 25, 2021
What it’s like with ‘water rugby’
The University of Idaho water polo club has been around since 2012. It’s a water-based team sport where two teams of seven attempt to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
The sport is played in a deep pool, so being able to tread water and swim for long periods of time is a necessary capability for players. Connor Gould, the president of the water polo team, said he thinks of it as “water rugby” because it’s an aggressive, competitive and close quarters type of sport.
The fast-paced competitive atmosphere, paired with the tough workout the sport, provides two popular reasons why water polo players join the team.