USA Club Rugby

[Grant A Cole]

In Texas, Division 1 Club rugby starts this weekend. I interviewed all of the coaches and made picks as to how I think the teams will finish the season based on that information.

[h=3]Red River Rugby Conference Division 1 Men's pre-season predictions[/h]

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

I was actually going to make something like this one day but looks like I've been beat to this but its good that its up. I have some question Grant, Will this thread cover the US Rugby Super League ? and when does that start.

Also I saw that James Patterson moved to the USA to play rugby and I haven't watched him in a U.S Jersey since the world cup. What happened to him ? is he still playing.

 

[Grant A Cole]

I was actually going to make something like this one day but looks like I've been beat to this but its good that its up. I have some question Grant, Will this thread cover the US Rugby Super League ? and when does that start.

The RSL is defunct. I will post links to articles I gather or post regarding Premiership (PRP/ARP) & D1 rugby.

Also I saw that James Patterson moved to the USA to play rugby and I haven't watched him in a U.S Jersey since the world cup. What happened to him ? is he still playing.

Paterson is a starter in the Glendale Raptors backline. The Raptors play in the PRP

Regarding future US Pro Rugby (yes, it is coming): I think we should have two separate threads - one for the NRFL (retire the NRFL Combine thread after they announce the summer match) and one for the USAR-sponsored Pro comp that RIM will start sometime in Spring 2016 (Most doubt it will start until AFTER the RWC, but that could be wrong). Not sure what to call it, tho, since RIM has been very tight-lipped about the details.

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

The RSL is defunct. I will post links to articles I gather or post regarding Premiership (PRP/ARP) & D1 rugby.



Paterson is a starter in the Glendale Raptors backline. The Raptors play in the PRP

Regarding future US Pro Rugby (yes, it is coming): I think we should have two separate threads - one for the NRFL (retire the NRFL Combine thread after they announce the summer match) and one for the USAR-sponsored Pro comp that RIM will start sometime in Spring 2016 (Most doubt it will start until AFTER the RWC, but that could be wrong). Not sure what to call it, tho, since RIM has been very tight-lipped about the details.

Not a bad idea actually,

 

[Grant A Cole]

SFGG D1 lost to a strong Sacramento Lions Rugby Club 19 points to 14 in the opening game of the NorCal D1 season.
Gate D1 travels to Fresno next week.

 

[Grant A Cole]

Texas Rugby Results

D2 Men
HURT 51-3 Alamo City

Friendlies
Austin Blacks (D1) 71-0 The Woodlands (D2)
Austin Blacks (D1b) 53-7 Katy Lions (D2)

 

[Grant A Cole]

Southern California and Northern California Division 1 results and standings from this weekend.

 

[jonny24]

How long does the season run in Texas? Does it overlap with football or wait till after?

Also, what's the weather like? I'm looking at -19 C tomorrow, it'll be nice to think about somewhere warm.

 

[Grant A Cole]

How long does the season run in Texas? Does it overlap with football or wait till after?

Also, what's the weather like? I'm looking at -19 C tomorrow, it'll be nice to think about somewhere warm.

Jan-April is Senior D1 Men and HS rugby season, primarily. Jan and Feb have nights that can get to -3 C, but it never stays there long.
May-August is 7s. you'll be playing in 35-40 C then.
September - April (w/ a break at the holidays) D2/3 Men, D1 Women, All colleges)

 

[Grant A Cole]

Texas Club Rugby Schedule for 17 Jan 2015

 

[jonny24]

Jan-April is Senior D1 Men and HS rugby season, primarily. Jan and Feb have nights that can get to -3 C, but it never stays there long.
May-August is 7s. you'll be playing in 35-40 C then.
September - April (w/ a break at the holidays) D2/3 Men, D1 Women, All colleges)

Year round rugby sounds awesome! Four months of sevens seems a little excessive though.

How many of divisions/levels are there? Just the three?

 

[Grant A Cole]

Year round rugby sounds awesome! Four months of sevens seems a little excessive though.

How many of divisions/levels are there? Just the three?

Texas/Red River XVs

HS Boys - One Division split into two geographical conferences
College Men - Three Divisions - D1A Rugby (Red River Conf), D1AA Rugby (Southwest Conference), NSCRO (Lone Star Conference)
College Women - Two Divisions - D1 (SWWC) and NSCRO (LSWC)
Senior Women - Two Divisions - D1/2 Hybrid (Red River Rugby Conf). 1st place team advances to D1 playoffs, 2nd place team to D2.
Senior Men - Three Division - D1, D2 (Two Geo-Conferences & One Conf of D1 B-sides), D3 (Two Geo-Conferences)

Texas/TOLA 7s
HS Girls - One Division (Matches may by 7s or 10s and held in tournament fashion)
Senior Women - One All-Star team to rep at Natoinals
Senior Men - Winners of 3 Qualification Tournaments advance to regional qualification tournament.
College Men - SWC-only winner of Championship tourney may advance to ACRC or USAR Natl Tourney.

 

[Grant A Cole]

Gaps Don't Tackle - That College-to-Club Eligibility Rule

USA Rugby has issued a change to the eligibility rules to allow college players to transfer to senior clubs without losing future college eligibility. I explain how this rule actually works (and doesn't work) in this article.

 

[Grant A Cole]

2015 RRRC D1 Pick 'Em Panel - Week 1 (17 Jan)

 

[Grant A Cole]

This Is American Rugby's 17Jan D1 Men's Preview

 

[Grant A Cole]

Texas Red River Results for 17Jan
Grffins Rugby 34-32 HARC
Austin Blacks 29-12 Dallas Harlequins
New Orleans 33-14 Austin Huns

NOLA, Blacks, Griffins open with wins.

Justin says Griffins slay HARC, but I was there and contend it was more of a nip, than a slay - http://www.rugbytoday.com/clubs/griffins-slay-harc-death

 

[norcalbuff]

Paterson is a starter in the Glendale Raptors backline. The Raptors play in the PRP

Could be wrong but I don't think Paterson played for Glendale in the PRP last year.

 

[Grant A Cole]

Could be wrong but I don't think Paterson played for Glendale in the PRP last year.

Paterson fought some injuries last season, but is still listed on the Raptor's First Team Roster

 

[norcalbuff]

Paterson fought some injuries last season, but is still listed on the Raptor's First Team Roster

So will he be playing this year? I was under the impression that his family's business was coming first over rugby these days. I wouldn't take that roster to be current BTW.

 

[Grant A Cole]

So will he be playing this year? I was under the impression that his family's business was coming first over rugby these days. I wouldn't take that roster to be current BTW.

I do not know about that.