DIA Rugby News
As usual, the world of DI college rugby in the southern part of the middle United States is a tough prospect.
Teams have to travel far to find competition that is right for them, and those opportunities are precious.
The University of Arizona announced its incoming crop of rugby players Wednesday, with several HS All Americans as well as lesser-known players in the list.
The Wildcats have added 27 new players for the fall.
West Point flyhalf Jon Kim set a program record with seven conversions in Army’s 49-3 defeat of Stony Brook.
However, Kim’s kicking wasn’t the only thing that impressed. The convert from the Army football team (where he was the kicker) showed good all-around skills and ran the West Point offense smartly in the opening victory.
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio -- Notre Dame College will hosts the US Naval Academy on Saturday, and while this is an intriguing clash of two very good, and very different rugby programs, the game is also notable for the pre-kickoff ceremony.
The Big Ten doesn’t get going for two weeks but several of the teams in the conference saw action this weekend.
Ohio State slammed Cincinnati 59-5 Friday, with Jojo Eramo featured heavily in the scoresheet as did captain Aaron Thomas - both scored three tries. The Buckeyes looked good against a tough Cincinnati team.
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