US Rugby Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The US Rugby Foundation has announced its list of 23 student-athletes who have received scholarships through their various scholarship programs.
These deserving individuals were selected based on their exceptional academic records and their demonstrated commitment to the sport of rugby.
Dramatic End Puts USD in D1AA CRAA Final
University of San Diego will be facing Iowa State in the CRAA D1AA final during the CRAA Finals Weekend.
The game itself will be held at about 1:30PM May 4.
Western Washington took on American River College in the Western semifinal on Saturday, beating ARC 35-3. This was still an excellent season for ARC, which is a new program.
Gaels Race Past BYU in Wild D1A Semi
Saint Mary's pulled away from the hard-charging BYU Cougars to win their D1A semifinal and book a place in the championship game May 4 in Houston.
Both teams looked to play fast and attack and the result was a 48-31 scoreline, almost double the total points scored in the other semifinal.
The Gaels ran out to a 17-0 lead only to see Cole Semu get seven back with an interception and a Taysan Hamme
Navy Through to D1A Final After Win Over Life
Navy advances to the D1A final for the second year in a row after the Midshipmen defeated Life University 27-17.
On a day of perfect weather and only a light breeze, the day centered around kicking, goalline defenses, and some key big players.
The kicking started early and both sets of kickers were heavily involved—Bradley Crane and Jerron Pantor for Life; Landon Opp and Roanin Krieger for Navy.
Final Exam or Soup Recipe? BYU at Saint Mary's
It’s Finals Week at BYU and while the Cougars have been preparing for a D1A semifinal, they are also deep into preparing for important exams and term papers.
“There are enormous demands on the players’ time,” said Head Coach Steve St. Pierre.
Nathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
Tonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.