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Irving F. "Bud" Lyons III, who played rugby for the Golden Bears from 1968-71, ending with the team's legendary tour Down Under in the summer of 1971 under coach Miles "Doc" Hudson, has accepted the chairmanship of the California Rugby Advisory Board.
For a man who has witnessed rugby's expansion in America over the last 37 years, Mike Hodgins cannot help but look to the future. Always seeking out the next challenge and learning experience, Coach Hodgins is a prime example of the opportunities at hand for a person in love with rugby.
Derek Asbun started and Jason Law joined the fray as a reserve for Oxford University Thursday at Twickenham as the 2011 California co-captains became the fourth and fifth former Golden Bears to earn a Varsity Blue and Oxford defeated Cambridge, 28-10, in their 130th meeting.
Seventeen freshmen have joined the Golden Bears for 2011-2012 as California seeks to evolve its roster and replace the loss of 15 graduated players following Cal's second straight undefeated season and national collegiate championship.
The women’s rugby team at Johnson State in Vermont didn't expect much going into their inaugural season in Division 4.
The pools have been set for the teams that will gather in College Station, Texas on Friday December 16 to decide this year's USA Rugby Men's and Women's College Sevens National Champions.
NSCRO has just released its Fall 2011 rankings for the Top 25 Division 3 Men's Collegiate Teams as shown below along with the current 2011-12 National Playoff Brackets . A copy of both are attached as well. They are also posted at www.nscro.org.
Derek Asbun and Jason Law, both 2011 California co-captains, have been selected to Oxford University's lineup for the 130th Varsity Match against Cambridge on December 8. The announcement came Thursday at Twickenham.
The BYU Cougars have opted to forego an invitation to inaugural USA Rugby Collegiate 7's Championship.
The 12 teams that will take part in the inaugural USA Rugby Women's College Sevens National Championship have been determined. The teams will gather in College Station, Texas from December 16-17, 2011 to battle for the first-ever women's college sevens title.
On a warm and sunny Fall day, the National Small College Rugby Organization's (NSCRO) Divisions 3 and 4 Women's Collegiate Championships were concluded.
For the second straight year, the Salve Regina University Men's Rugby team will be making an appearance in the NSCRO National Final Four. Salve Regina, after winning the New England Rugby Football Union Division 3 title, traveled from Newport, Rhode Island to Springfield, Massachusetts for the NSCRO NorthEast Region Championship final against Met New York D3 Champion Molloy College from Rockville Center, NY on Nov. 19.
The stakes were high Sunday afternoon as the Franciscan University rugby team of Steubenville, Ohio took on the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Wisconsin RFU) in the NSCRO Central Region Final at the Wisconsin Rugby Club Sports Complex. In an unrivaled display of team unity, skill and pure talent, the Barons walked away victorious, bringing home a 35-5 win.
Six members of the California rugby team were joined by their academic advisor on Saturday, Nov. 5, as the Golden Bears raced 41 flights up the stairs of One Sansome Street, representing their athletic department in the fight against cystic fibrosis at the fifth annual Climb for Life.
Wayne Rugby Park in Wayne, Nebraska was the scene on Nov. 5-6 for the NSCRO West Regional Championship. The event featured the following teams:
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
The Nike Tiempo is a solid rugby cleat and one of few styles still made from full-grain natural leather.
The Gilbert Blitz 8S rugby cleat is a great cleat at a great price of $69.99. Get a new pair of cleats today.
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Wear the crest of the British and Irish Lions on your t-shirt. A great look for the summer.
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The All Blacks Performance t-shirt is black with hints of blue from the training jersey. Very Cool.
The New Zealand All Blacks training jersey for 2013/14. Get in the Gear!
The USA Rugby Pro Alternate rugby jersey is perfect for any fan of the Eagles. Get yours to wear during the summer Test matches.
The NEW All Blacks 2013/14 jersey has arrived at World Rugby Shop. Dare to wear the colors of the All Blacks.
