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San Diego Breakers
The San Diego Breakers were an United States, American professional rugby union team that played in the short lived PRO Rugby competition. They were based in San Diego, California, and played their home games at Torero Stadium. History PRO Rugby announced on January 22, 2016 the addition of San Diego as the league's third team. Irishman Ray Egan was announced on February 11, 2016 as the team's head coach in the competition's inaugural 2016 season. San Diego played their inaugural season home opener in April 2016 against Sacramento before a crowd of 2,500. On December 20, 2016 all PRO Rugby players received notice their contracts will be terminated in 30 days if progress is not made towards resolving disputes between the league and USA Rugby. Popularity The San Diego Breakers were extremely popular in the Schaffhausen (canton), Schaffhausen canton of Switzerland, where Breakers supporters were frequently reported to travel via PostBus Switzerland, PostBus. In a 2017 appearanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USA Rugby
USA Rugby (officially the United States of America Rugby Football Union, Ltd.) is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States. Its role is to achieve and maintain “high levels of quality in all aspects of rugby."USA Rugby, 2010 Audited Financial Statements, https://assets.usa.rugby/docs/about/financials/2010_Audited_Financial_Statements.pdf USA Rugby is responsible for the promotion and development of the sport in the U.S., and promotion of U.S. international participation. USA Rugby was founded in 1975 as the United States of America Rugby Football Union, and it organized the first U.S. national team match in 1976. Today, USA Rugby has over 130,000 members, the largest segment being college rugby with over 32,000 members. USA Rugby oversees 1,200 high school teams, 900 college teams, 700 senior club teams, and 400 youth teams. It administers all United States national teams: senior men's and women's teams, sevens teams for both men and wome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hubert Buydens
Hubert Buydens (born 4 January 1982) is a Canadian rugby union player. He is a member of the Canada national side and was part of Canada's squad at the 2011 Rugby World Cup where he made 4 appearances. He plays as a prop forward and made his Canada debut in 2006 against England Saxons and currently holds 50 caps in total. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, Buydens previously played his club rugby with the Castaway Wanderers RFC in the British Columbia Premiership and with the Prairie Wolf Pack in the Canadian Rugby Championship. He also played Canadian football at the University of Saskatchewan and was drafted by the BC Lions in the sixth round of 2008 CFL Draft; he attended training camp with the Lions but chose not to play Canadian football professionally. Buydens currently plays for the New Orleans Gold in Major League Rugby Major League Rugby (MLR or USMLR) is a professional rugby union competition and the top-level championship for clubs in North America. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takudzwa Ngwenya
Takudzwa Ngwenya (born 22 July 1985) is a former rugby union player who played on the wing for the United States national rugby union team and Biarritz Olympique in the Top 14. He made his mark in the 2007 Rugby World Cup with tries against South Africa and Samoa. Early career Ngwenya was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. The oldest of three boys, Ngwenya first played rugby in Zimbabwe for the Mashonaland Club and for Vainona High School, from which he graduated in 2003. After moving to the United States, he played for the Plano Rugby Club in Plano, Texas and went on to play for the Dallas Athletic Rugby Club for a few years. He was clocked at 10.hand time for the 100 m dash. DARC Rugby sent him to play for the Texas Select Side and the USA Under 19 national team, then the USA national rugby union team (sevens), national Sevens team that came first in Bangkok and the 2007 North America 4. Professional career Ngwenya was offered a one-month trial at Saracens in England's Guinness Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pono Haitsuka
Ryne "Pono" Haitsuka (born 18 July 1991) is an American professional rugby union player. He has played with such teams as Mystic River in the American Rugby Premiership and the San Diego Breakers in the PRO Rugby competition. He has also represented the United States as a member of the United States national rugby sevens team. USA national sevens team Haitsuka attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he played American football, wrestling, and track and field. He later studied psychology at Oregon State University where he made the switch to rugby. As a member of OSU's rugby team, Haitsuka became a standout player, earning All-American honors in 2013 and a spot on USA Rugby's developmental side at the Serevi RugbyTown 7s. Haitsuka put his collegiate studies on hold to attended the USA 7s training camp at the Olympic Training Center in San Diego and in November 2013, was named to the national team roster. He made his USA Eagles debut at 2013 Dubai Sevens and scored hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Baptiste Gobelet
Jean-Baptiste Gobelet (born 13 March 1983) is a French rugby union player. He currently plays for Stade Français in the Top 14. His usual position is on the wing but he can also play at centre. He previously played for Biarritz Olympique, whilst there he won two Top 14 titles. Gobelet was signed to the San Diego Breakers PRO Rugby team in early 2016. Awards * Top 14 ( 2005 and 2006) * Runner-up 2009–10 Heineken Cup with Biarritz Olympique in defeat against Stade Toulousain (21–19) * Runner-up 2005–06 Heineken Cup with Biarritz Olympique in defeat against Munster Rugby Munster Rugby ( ga, Rugbaí Mumhan) is one of the four professional provincial rugby teams from the island of Ireland. They compete in the United Rugby Championship and the European Rugby Champions Cup. The team represents the IRFU's Munster B ... (23–19) External links ERC stats {{DEFAULTSORT:Gobelet, Jean-Baptiste 1982 births French rugby union players Living people People from Tulle San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Suniula
Andrew Suniula (born 1 May 1982) is a former rugby football player who played rugby union as a center (rugby union), centre for the United States national rugby union team, United States national team (USA Eagles XV's). He last played for the Austin Gilgronis and is now their Rugby Operations Director and a member of the coaching staff. Early years Suniula began playing professional rugby union with Taranaki Rugby Union, Taranaki during the 2005–06 season, playing in eight times for the club. Rugby league Suniula switched to play rugby league for the Auckland Lions in the 2007 Bartercard Cup, scoring a try in the Grand Final. There he was spotted by Noel Cleal and signed by Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Suniula played for Manly in the National Rugby League, NRL. Suniula played and in rugby league. Rugby union After four years in rugby league, Suniula returned to union with the Chicago Griffins in 2010. The following season he joined RFU Championship side Cornish Pirates, ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Matyas
Ryan Matyas (born December 24, 1990) is an American rugby union player who plays as a wing for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) and for the United States national rugby union team. Career Matyas played college rugby for the Arizona Wildcats. Matyas played with the United States national rugby sevens team under head coach Matt Hawkins. He earned a full-time contract for the 2013–14 season, playing in six tournaments in the 2013–14 IRB Sevens World Series. After the season, the U.S. brought in a new head coach, Mike Friday, and Matyas's contract with the U.S. sevens team was not renewed for the 2014–15 season. Matyas debuted for the U.S. national rugby fifteens team on February 20, 2016, at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship, coming on as a substitute against Chile. Matyas scored his first try for the U.S. on February 18, 2017 against Canada at the 2017 Americas Rugby Championship. Matyas played for the U.S. during the summer 2017 matches against Canada, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Leatigaga
Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right. Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( he, אברהם בן אברהם). Bar-, "son of" in Aramaic, is also seen, e.g. Simon bar Kokhba ( he, שמעון בר כוכבא). Ben meaning "son of" is also found in Arabic as ''Ben'' (dialectal Arabic) or ''bin'' (بن), ''Ibn''/''ebn'' (ابن). People with the given name * Ben Adams (born 1981), member of the British boy band A1 * Ben Affleck (born 1972), American Academy Award-winning actor and screenwriter * Ben Ashkenazy (born 1968/69), American billionaire real estate developer * Ben Askren (born 1984), American sport wrestler and mixed martial artist * Ben Banogu (born 1996), American football player * Ben Barba (born 1989), Australian rugby player * Ben Barnes (other), multiple people * Ben Bartch (born 1998), America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Bliss
Tom Bliss (born 12 March 1993) is a retired American professional rugby union player. Born in New York but raised in England having moved when aged 5 months, he played as a scrum half for the San Diego Breakers in PRO Rugby, Wasps in the English Premiership and the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ... internationally. In 2017 Bliss retired from playing professional rugby due to the effects of repeated concussions. He is now a Personal Trainer trading as TOMBLISSFIT. Bliss signs with PRO Rugby” References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bliss, Tom[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sione Tuihalamaka
Sione Tuihalamaka (born September 18, 1991) is a free agent American football defensive end who is currently playing professional rugby with the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR). Tuihalamaka previously played for MLR's San Diego Legion. He played college football at the University of Arizona, and played professionally with the Portland Thunder and Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League. Early years Tuihalamaka played high school football for Junípero Serra High School in Gardena, California. He was named All-Del Rey League Lineman of the Year and first-team defense in 2008. He earned Daily Breeze All-Area honors in 2007 and 2008. Tuihalamaka was also named MaxPreps Division 3 First-Team All-State and PrepStar All-West his senior year, recording 83 tackles and thirteen sacks. American football Tuihalamaka played for the Arizona Wildcats from 2009 to 2013. He played in 50 games for the Wildcats, recording career totals of 121 tackles and seven sacks. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tai Tuisamoa
Tai Tuisamoa (born 28 August 1980) is an American professional rugby union player. He played as a lock for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby and previously for the San Diego Breakers in PRO Rugby and London Scottish in the RFU Championship as well as for the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ... internationally. “Rhino rugby player Of the week Tai Tuisamoa” References 1980 births Living people[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
