Tag: rugby
Rugby head coach Robert Wilson's commitment to team stretches beyond the pitch
“I feel extremely fortunate for the career path I’ve had.” Recruited to join Syracuse as a player-coach in 1970, Robert Wilson has lead the Hammerheads to three consecutive undefeated regular seasons. Read More »
ROTC cadets balancing athletics develop leadership skills, camaraderie
ROTC cadets balance athletics and training, in turn, gaining valuable leadership skills and lifelong camaraderie. Read More »
Assault City Roller Derby kicked off their season on International Women’s Day
Assault City Roller Derby celebrated Women’s History Month with their season kick-off bout, recognizing their evolution as an` organization as the sport gains popularity. Read More »
Jean-Eric van der Elst’s diverse upbringing makes him a perfect fit for Syracuse rugby
Jean-Eric van der Elst started his rugby career in South Africa and has played in a handful of other countries since. Read More »
Kira Wimbert came to the US to challenge herself athletically
Wimbert has one goal and four assists for the Orange this season, and is fifth on the team in points. Read More »
First-year head coach Chrissy Carpenter is a positive change for Syracuse women’s rugby
In the her first year with Syracuse, Chrissy Carpenter led the women's rugby team to a 2-5 record. Read More »
Syracuse rugby co-founder Peter Baigent, 71, remembered for commitment to the sport
Baigent was not only responsible for creating the Syracuse club team but also USA Rugby. Read More »
Anthony Pugliese cracks SU club rugby's top 15 as a sophomore
Only a sophomore, Pugliese is viewed by his coach and teammates as one of SU rugby's top options. Read More »
Freshman explores the world and speaks 4 languages
Khang Tran is fluent in four languages, has lived in three different countries, is in a band and plays rugby. Read More »
Wade Whitton
After a rough freshman year, Wade Whitton began to get involved with numerous extra curricular activities, which have helped him to make the campus a more welcoming place. Read More »
Freshman's lion head tattoo connects him to home
Freshman Pierre Marie has a tattoo over his heart of a lion's head, which connects him to his hometown of Lyon, France, and reminds him to always protect what he loves. Read More »
Andrew Burdsall stands out as freshman for Syracuse rugby
Andrew Burdsall has made an immediate impact on Syracuse rugby after coming to SU from athletic powerhouse St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia. Read More »