Tag: college rugby
Developing American Props: Rugby’s Forgotten Talent Opportunity
The United States has no shortage of big, powerful athletes. The challenge is turning more of them into technically skilled front-row forwards. When conversations turn toward developing rugby talent in the United States, the same positions tend to receive most of the attention. Where will the next explosive winger come from? Can America develop a…
The Changing Tides of Collegiate Rugby Part 1
From Underdogs to Triumph: How CSUMB Rugby Defied the Odds at Stanford 10’s A few weeks ago, I was, yet again, endlessly scrolling through social media when I came across a post from my former coach’s wife congratulating my alma mater for going 3-0 on the day at the Stanford 10’s rugby tournament. This…
How College Rugby is Shaping the Future of Professional Rugby in North America
How College Rugby is Shaping the Future of the Sport in North America Rugby has been steadily gaining momentum in North America, and much of this growth is being driven by the sport’s increasing popularity at the college level. College rugby in the United States and Canada is playing a pivotal role in developing the…