SportStars Magazine: California High School Rugby Coverage

How to Find Balance as a Student Athlete

HS / CLUB RUGBY LEVELUP INSIDERS November 1, 2017 0

It can be hard to find balance as a student and as an athlete. In the last month, I have had more meetings with students on weeknights (as late as 9 pm in some cases) and weekends. This is because the student simply has no other time to squeeze... Read more

9 Ways to Rock Your College Interview

HS / CLUB RUGBY LEVELUP INSIDERS October 4, 2017 0

Karen Fong Donoghue, The Rugger’s Edge When students hear the word “College Interview,” many immediately begin to panic and freak out. I mean, who wouldn’t? Most students have never been in a formal interview setting, much less with someone who will be reading their application and potentially influencing their... Read more

Collegiate Rugby 7s Coming Into Focus

HS / CLUB RUGBY September 25, 2017 0

Stanford, Santa Clara And USC Are First Teams Into The Collegiate 7s Fall Classic • United World Sports, the owner and operator of the largest annual rugby events in the United States, today announced that The University of Southern California, Stanford University and Santa Clara University are the first three... Read more

Update: Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018

HS / CLUB RUGBY September 13, 2017 0

In an update received at SportStars HQ earlier today from Lafayette, CO-based USA Rugby, the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 has partnered with San Francisco Travel Association as the official destination marketing partner for the tournament. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the fan experience. World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont said: “Rugby... Read more

Rugby: A Game Of Its Own

HS / CLUB RUGBY August 24, 2017 0

Coaches Of Fabled Sport Contrast Rugby With Football When people think of rugby, the first thing that usually comes to mind is football without the pads. While yes, rugby players do not wear pads, the ins and outs of the games are vastly different, while keeping some of the... Read more

Rugby’s Newest Stars

HS / CLUB RUGBY June 21, 2017 0

Naima Fualaau, Mata Hingano Emerge On National Scene Rugby, traditionally played as a 15-player-a-side game, has multiple variations in regards to Union versus League, and more well known, 15s versus 7s. In previous editions of SportStars, we delved deeper into the strategy, positioning, scoring and history of 15s. in... Read more

Rugby NorCal High School Championships Final

HS / CLUB RUGBY May 26, 2017 0

Story by Marti Blum. Photos Dan Bandoni Rugby NorCal leagues are in its Summer Sevens series. The 15s season ended May 6, at the High School Championships in Stockton, so now it’s on to Summer Sevens. “Sevens” is a tournament every weekend throughout June and July. All tournaments are strict... Read more

Rugby NorCal Cup Finals

HS / CLUB RUGBY May 4, 2017 0

The NorCal Rugby Season Comes To A Close With Championship Matches On May 6 In Stockton By Mark Carney Special To SportStarsOnline.com The 2017 Rugby NorCal HS Championships are the pinnacle of the high school rugby season. Northern California is known for having some of the best high school... Read more

Rugby 101: Part IV

HS / CLUB RUGBY Sac-Joaquin Section March 29, 2017 0

Rugby Culture And A Region Unparalleled Editors note: This is the fourth and final installment to a four-part series. Parts 1-3 can be found beginning with our January issue. All four articles are also available at sportstarsmag.com In this, our final installment of this series, we will be spotlighting... Read more

NorCal Rugby 101: Part III

HS / CLUB RUGBY March 4, 2017 0

Where To Find Rugby In Your Corner of NorCal? Last month, we discussed the nuances of the sport of Rugby, how to play it, some of the laws, and what goes into making a good game. This issue, we delve into the history of rugby in NorCal, the governance... Read more

Rugby 101-Part II

HS / CLUB RUGBY NorCal Edition Sac-Joaquin Section Sac/Joaquin Edition February 19, 2017 0

How To Play; How To Score; And What’s A Scrum? Last month, we discussed the history of the sport of Rugby, the very basics on what the sport is and where it is played. This month, we explain HOW you actually play the game and what some of the... Read more

Welcome To Rugby 101

HS / CLUB RUGBY Sac-Joaquin Section January 19, 2017 0

A Brief History And Introduction To One Of America’s New IT Sports. Over the course of the next few editions of SportStars Magazine, we want to introduce you to a sport that many consider the fastest growing team sport in the United States: Rugby! Youth Rugby in particular in... Read more