The Ohio Aviators are an
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team that played professionally in the short lived
PRO Rugby
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competition. They are based in the
Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area
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, and played their home games at
Memorial Park in
Obetz, Ohio
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History
The community (originally Obetz Junction, in honor of settler Charl ...
. They are now playing in the newly formed World Tens Series.
History
PRO Rugby announced on February 9, 2016 the addition of Columbus, Ohio as the league's third team. The selection of Columbus came as somewhat of a surprise, because the original PRO Rugby announcement in November 2015 did not mention that the competition planned to place a team in the midwest in the inaugural season. Ohio's inaugural season home opener was played on May 1, 2016. PRO Rugby revealed the team's nickname — the Ohio Aviators — on June 6, 2016, a reference to the
Wright brothers who were from Ohio.
10's return
On September 9, 2020, the Aviators announced on their
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page their return to participate in the
World Tens Series
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, occurring from October 24 through November 7, 2020 in
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Stadium
The Aviators during the 2016 season played their home games at
Memorial Park in
Obetz
Obetz is a village in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,489 at the 2020 census.
History
The community (originally Obetz Junction, in honor of settler Charles Obetz) was formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction, and incor ...
, a suburb of the
Columbus metropolitan area. The Aviators planned to move to
Fortress Obetz
Fortress Obetz is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex in Obetz, Ohio. Its bleacher system holds 6,500 people. Including standing room for events such as concerts, Fortress Obetz can hold nearly 20,000 people. It opened in 2017 on th ...
, on the site of the former
Columbus Motor Speedway
The Columbus Motor Speedway (CMS) was a 1/3 mile asphalt oval and figure-eight racing track located south of Columbus, Ohio within the town limits of Obetz.
History
In 1945, John Nuckles and Robert Roseberry purchased of land for site of ...
, starting with the 2017 season.
2016 roster
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.
The squad for the
2016 PRO Rugby season:
2016 coaching staff
Current players and staff
Current roster
The squad for the 2020
World Tens Series
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Current coaching staff
World Tens Series
2020
Bermuda
Season summaries
Leading players
Coaches
See also
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Ohio Aviators (basketball)
The Ohio Aviators are an American rugby union team that played professionally in the short lived PRO Rugby competition. They are based in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, and played their home games at Memorial Park in Obetz, Ohio. They ar ...
— defunct ABA basketball team
References
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Rugby clubs established in 2016
Sports clubs and teams in Ohio
2016 establishments in Ohio
Rugby union clubs disestablished in 2017
2017 disestablishments in Ohio
PRO Rugby teams
World Tens Series