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.
Matt Persanis, director of rugby for Pelham Youth Rugby, has been named co-head coach of the NYAC Rugby team, one of the elite mens clubs in the country and national champions in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012. The NYAC team is a founding member of the Super League and the Elite Cup. Persanis, who founded…
Scarsdale native Nick Civetta, who played for the NYAC rugby team, is moving to Italy on a pro contract with Lazio, and the Journal News has a profile of the 23 year old. Nick will talk to Pelham Youth Rugby players at the Daronco Town House at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 30. The Notre Dame engineering…
Pelham Youth Rugby took its annual trip to Philadelphia this past weekend to play the Pennsylvania All-Stars and to stay overnight for Pelham’s annual awards banquet. Pelham’s U13 team lost the first match to a gigantic Pennsylvania team. This was followed by a dramatic win by the U15s, who defeated the Pennsylvania U15 All-Stars…
Pelham hosted Nerbirth Rugby Club, one of the better clubs in Pennsylvania, on Saturday at Franklin Field. The U13 team continued their recent run of improving play. In fact, they led 21-14 at halftime. Strong play by Adam Razick, Woods Johnson, James Bristow, Sofia Imperato, Quinn Jenkins and Conner Evans saw Pelham put in three…
