Kent Gallops to RugbyWa Girls 7s Title
The Kent Crusaders HS girls team ran the table in the Washington State Games rugby 7s competition, winning all of their games throughout the four-tournament season.
MVP Gonzalez Talks S&S and Beyond
An element of surprise tints many of Renee Gonzalez's rugby experiences, but the now-senior was expecting to attend her second Stars & Stripes camp as a veteran. That was, of course, until the Stars staff asked the 17-year-old fullback to have a go at flanker. The forwards. Scrums.
Padres Host Rugby Day
Not since 2009, when Petco Park last hosted the USA 7s tournament, has the San Diego Padres' stadium seen an influx of rugby players through its gates. On Sunday, July 26, the Padres sponsored Rugby Day during the team's final game against the Miami Marlins.
Girls Stars & Stripes Announced
USA Rugby has announced the 50 girls high school players reporting to the 3rd annual Stars & Stripes assembly in Greeley, Colo. The players arrive tomorrow, July 21, and train together until Saturday, July 25, when a final match will be held. New Girls High School All American (GHSAA) coach Farrah Douglas will oversee the girls' camp.
Doylestown Shocker in Stone Harbor
The Doylestown Girls 7s team shocked all in the final of the Girls HS bracket at the Surfside 7s Sunday, defeating longtime 7s rivals the New Jersey Blaze 24-5 in the championship game.
