Adam Siddall, coach of the Pelham U12 tackle team, kicked a penalty with no time left on the clock to give the USA Eagles a win over Georgia’s national rugby team last Saturday. It was Adam’s first start at flyhalf, having stepped in for the injured Toby L’Estrange, who also coached in the Pelham youth…
When the U.S. rugby team faced New Zealand Maori All-Blacks Saturday, Pelham was in the stands and on the field. Cheering on team USA were 64 players, parents and coaches from Pelham Youth Rugby. On the field, Pelham coaches Toby L’Estrange and Adam Siddall played for the USA Eagles against a top national team from the…
Pelham Youth Rugby started the last day of the fall season Sunday with the elementary flag team heading down to the last Chelsea Waterside Tournament. Pelham showed up with a team made up of four fifth graders and seven third graders. Playing against teams made up of mostly fifth graders, Pelham still won two of…
Pelham traveled to Morris, New Jersey, Sunday to face off against the biggest and most successful youth rugby program on the East Coast. It turned out to be a great day, and Pelham’s hosts were very gracious. First up were our U12 guys. Playing only their second game ever (some kids were playing only their…
Still having trouble explaining rugby’s rules to grandma? Or yourself? Never fear, USA Rugby has put out a handy five-page “Spectator’s Guide to Rugby” that explains the key rules in succinct fashion. Download it here.
Pelham Rugby faced off against Manhattan Rugby Club in U12, U14 and U16 games Sunday at Manhattan’s home field on Randalls Island. Pelham’s U12s were playing their first game ever against a heavily favored Manhattan team. Pelham started slow, falling behind at half time 3-2, but came roaring back in the second half to win 4-3.…
It was a field of rugby dreams. The most players I’ve seen turn out for Pelham Youth Rugby were at last Friday’s first fall practice. Flag and tackle participants worked in groups all over the field at Prospect Hill School. In the picture, you see the oldest boys working with Coach Matt Persanis, while different…
The Pelhan Youth Rugby tackle program will field three teams this year: U12, U14 and U16. It marks a change from the U13 and U15 age breaks used last year. The shift is being made to follow USA Rugby policy on youth teams. It will pave the way for a Pelham Youth Rugby team to become a…
Nothing says I play—or support—Pelham Youth Rugby like our stylish t-shirts and sweatshirts. Order yours today by clicking this link and downloading the order form. You can drop the forms at the Persanis house, scan and email the order to Claire Persanis or give them to Claire at practice. Payment is by cash or via…
Former Pelham Youth Rugby coach Neil McMillian has been named strength and conditioning coach for the USA Eagles, the U.S. mens national rugby team.
