Northeast All-Stars Convene in MA
The girls Northeast Regional Cup Tournament brings Connecticut, Massachusetts, and a combination squad of Vermont and New York’s Capital District players to Amherst, Mass., this weekend. Here’s a look at the three select sides that will be vying for the all-star trophy.
Tennessee Well Repped at RCT
Tennessee will be well represented in Charlotte, N.C., for this weekend’s girls South Regional Cup Tournament (RCT). Players from West Tennessee’s Ravenwood, Storm, and Riverdale have joined with Georgia for the Peach State's first-ever trip to regional all-stars, while Maryville and McMinn Tribe have combined to form the Tennessee Belles.
PA All-Stars Ready for Hometown RCT
West Chester University’s Tony DeRemer is shifting gears, transitioning from his DI varsity women’s team for the time being to work with Rugby Pennsylvania’s Girls All-Star team. The select side will represent the state at this weekend’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Cup Tournament, one of seven occurring during the next two weekends around the country.
Wisc Girls Prepare for 2 RCTs
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Cup Tournament (RCT) in Pittsburgh is hosting eight girls all-star teams – easily the largest girls' field of any RCT in the country. Some of that has to do with its location, as Founders Field is driving distance for many East Coast and Midwest teams.
Coaches Can Help HSers Seeking Answers
As summer camps for high school rugby players become more common, the questions, and expectations, that high school players have becoming clearer to coaches and advisors.
At Goff Rugby Report we spoke with several sources about whether high school rugby players have a clear idea of what playing college rugby - and balancing sports and academics - at a university is like.