Three Gamecocks collect SCRC honors

Senior captain John Golden, junior Dan Golden and sophomore Grant Howard have been selected to the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference (SCRC) second team. John and his brother, Dan are from Huntington, New York.

John started the season at scrum-half but was later moved to fly-half. Dan anchored the Gamecock backline with excellent center play. Both are from Huntington, New York.  Howard, who is from Rye, New York, plays 8-man for the Gamecocks.

The primary lineout jumper for the team, Howard was also one of the leading tacklers for South Carolina, which completed the fall campaign with a 5-5 record. Tennessee, which won the D1-AA national championship, placed nine members on the conference first and second teams, followed by Clemson (7), and Kentucky and Georgia (both with five). More…

Connecticut bound

The Carolina Rugby Foundation is working to develop a February 11-13 event in Connecticut. An anchor event for the weekend will be Coach Roberts’ participation in the February 12 College Showcase and Combine Day at Staples High School.

While Roberts is the area, the Foundation is exploring outreach opportunities that could include:  A Friday reception for rugby parents, recruits, and alumni. Scheduled meetings between Roberts and high school coaches in New Jersey and Southeast New York State.  If you have an idea or would like to participate in event planning and outreach, please email Coach Roberts.

 
 
 

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