1. What do you like about rugby? I like the flow, the nonstop action, that everyone gets the ball and of course the toughness of it. I also like that once you play rugby you can go anywhere in the world and be welcomed by any rugby club. 2. Describe your best memory from the fall rugby season. I…
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Pelham Rugby answers five questions: Sophia Fronce
1. What do you like about rugby? Running 2. Describe your best memory from the fall rugby season. Running and making tries 3. What’s the funniest thing that happened? Trying to do the waterfall like the boys and failing. Waterfall is when you tilt your head back, hold the drink above your face and drink…
USA Eagles fall tour: Pelham coach Toby L’Estrange writes exclusive diary on playing for national team
Nov. 25 — “Hi guys. We finished off the the fall tour of Europe on a good note by beating Romania by 34 points to 12 on Saturday. It was satisfying to improve on our structure from last week’s lost to Tonga. We were lucky to get some good conditions that allowed us to use…
State trooper uses rugby skills to save man on Tappan Zee Bridge
State Trooper David Katz credited his training as a rugby player with helping him save a man trying to jump off the Tappan Zee Bridge, according to the Journal News. Katz, a member of the New York Rugby Club, rugby tackled the man before he could leap.
Pelham Rugby finishes fall season with fight-back win for U15, loss for U13, against Manhattan
Pelham Rugby hosted longtime rival Manhattan Rugby on Nov. 17 in what was the final game of the season for both teams. First up was the U13 game. Manhattan jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead. But thanks to the strong individual effort of Captain and Player of the Match Sofia Imperato, Pelham struck back…
Sunday’s flag tournament in Pelham cancelled due to storm impact
Given the storm’s impact to our community—as well as the communities of other participating teams—the Play Rugby USA organization has made the decision to cancel Sunday’s flag rugby tournament. While efforts may be undertaken to reschedule it, no new dates have been set at this time. Here’s the statement from Play Rugby USA’s Mark Griffin:…
U13 team gets first win of autumn season versus Long Island; U15 falls to older, more experienced NY Rugby side
On a beautiful sunny day, Pelham U13 faced off against Long Island U13, and Pelham’s U15 played against New York Rugby Club’s U19 team. In U13 action, Pelham beat league rival Long Island 12 tries to 9. Pelham played a very good game against a team that beat them twice last season. Pelham held a…
U15 team wins big in game versus Manhattan; U13s improve though lose another
Though they lost to Manhattan, the U13 kids played their best game yet and showed definite improvement. Coach Matt Persanis received a call from the coach of the Manhattan team, who said the Pelham squad really made strides from the game against Manhattan last Monday. Player of the Match was a hard choice this week. In…
Pelham Rugby plays at first Iona College Founder’s Day fest; U15 team triumphs and U13 trails
This past Columbus day, Pelham Youth Rugby was one of the invitees to the first annual Iona College Founder’s Day Youth Rugby Festival. Iona College’s Rugby Club hosted a clinic and games at their new rugby pitch in the center of campus. Pelham was the first team they invited to participate in what they hope…
Pelham Rugby kicks off tackle season with first scrimmages against Greenwich
Pelham Rugby Club traveled to Greenwich for a series of scrimmages on Sunday. The U13 team kicked off with many players playing their first game of tackle rugby ever. They had a fantastic time and competed well. As might be expected, some of the players were a little confused, but fortunately some of the U15…