Local university rugby captain named national player of the year

STEUBENVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — The accolades keep on coming in what has already been a historic season for the National Champion Franciscan University Rugby team. The Baron’s team captain is receiving ...
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Why a Patriots player is chasing his Olympic dream with the U.S. rugby team

RIO DE JANEIRO – When the New England Patriots’ season ended in Denver last winter, special teams standout Nate Ebner returned home with a tough choice to make. He had to decide whether it was worth ...
NBC New York

U.S. women's rugby sevens team wins bronze medal, first Olympics medal for Team USA in the sport

The U.S. women's rugby team won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, defeating 2016 gold medalists Australia in the bronze medal match, and taking home Team USA's first-ever Olympic ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

CWU men's rugby coach Todd Thornley tabbed for U-23 position

ELLENSBURG — Todd Thornley, head coach of Central Washington University’s men’s rugby team, has been named USA Rugby’s U-23 XV’s head coach, the program announced this week. “I’m excited for the ...
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U.S. to host Rugby World Cups in 2031, 2033

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: A general view inside the stadium as the two teams line up for the respective national anthems ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa ...