The West will be represented by Colleen Carey (University of Colorado), Mackenzie Lewis (Mesa State College), Haley Anderson (Summit County), Amelia Bizer (Woodlands H.S., Texas), Jacie Vonada (South Dakota State), and Hannah Price (alternate, Summit County) on the USA Rugby Women’s U-20 team that will be competing in the Nation’s Cup. The team is coached [...]
Korvick, Allbritton, and Ostberg selected to USA High School All-American Team
June 30, 2011
Richard Korvick (Junior Blues RFC, Kansas City, MO), Taryn Allbritton (Alliance RFC, Arlington, TX), and Christian Ostberg (Stony Point HS, Round Rock, Texas) have been selected to the USA Rugby 2011 Boy’s High School All-American team that will tour South Africa in July 2011. Michael Engelbrecht (Dallas Harlequins) has been named an Assistant Coach. Congratulations [...]
Tracy Gola appointed Coach of West Women’s 7s All-Stars
June 29, 2011
Tracy Gola has been named the new coach of the West Women’s 7s All-Stars, succeeding immediate past coach, Laura Hertel. Tracy assumes the responsibility of the recruitment of staff and a team in preparation for the 2011 USA Rugby Women’s 7s All-Stars in Chula Vista, CA August 27-28. West teams are encouraged to nominate players [...]
Women’s Collegiate/U23 All-Stars
June 13, 2011
While the Men were competing in Glendale, CO, the West Women’s Collegiate/U23 team were in Pittsburgh, PA. The change in format is moving from a strict U23 base, to a primarily collegiate base, with this being a transition year. The West Women struggled, going 0-2 for the event, and finished in 4th place in Tier [...]
Men’s Collegiate All-Stars
June 13, 2011
The Men’s Collegiate All-Stars participated in the National Collegiate All-Star Championships this past weekend in Glendale, CO. The West was asked to field two teams in the event, and both were in Tier B. The teams assembled in Colorado for a camp under first-year head coach, Jim Snyder. West #1 went 1-1 on the weekend, [...]
West Senior Women go 0-2 at NASC Event
May 30, 2011
The West Senior Women lost to MARFU 33-22, despite a strong second half showing. Against So Cal #2, the West Women lead most of the way before falling 29-17. Unfortunately, this puts the West Senior Women at the bottom of the second tier heading into 2012. A stronger and more competitive club playoff structure is [...]
New USA Rugby 7s Eligibility Guidelines
May 29, 2011
USA Rugby has issued new guidelines for 7s rugby eligibility. A ‘must see’ for all 7s enthusiasts. USA Rugby 7s Eligibility Press Release USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations (Effective May 2011) Section 10. NATIONAL ALL STAR SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS 10.1. Team Eligibility – Teams may carry a maximum roster of 12 players per event weekend. 10.2. Player [...]
Mills Makes World Trophy Squad
April 21, 2011
Aggie Makes World Trophy Squad Conor Mills named to U20 Squad Former St. Thomas rugby and current Texas A&M University player Conor Mills (09) was named to the 2011 United States U20 Junior World Trophy squad last week. The 2011 Junior World Trophy competition will be held in Tibilsi, Georgia during May and June this [...]
Jim Snyder appointed to coach the West Collegiate All-Stars
April 18, 2011
Jim Snyder, who coaches University of Colorado and the Eastern Rockies Collegiate All-Stars, has been appointed coach the West Collegiate All-Stars. Jim also served as assistant coach to Rich Cortez on the West Collegiates for the past two years. He is an accomplished and well-trained coach who understands the college game.
Women’s Collegiate All-American Touring Side Coach
March 18, 2011
USA Rugby is seeking applications for Head Coach of the Women’s Collegiate All-American Touring Side. Click the link below for expectations and application details. Women’s Collegiate AA Touring Coach Process