More 2018 Awards: The Best OF US Domestic Rugby

We've got more awards for 2018 now that 2019 is here, and right now here's a look at our domestic awards, including some from readers:

Jan 8, 2019

D2 Dynamic Duos: Whitewater's Robbie Sindic And Levi Van Lanen

In 2013, Robby Sindic and Levi Van Lanen lined up across from each other in their high school rugby state championships. By 2018, they had won two Division II National Championships and a Division II 7s National Championship. This fly half and inside center combo are nearly impossible to tackle for a loss, and after 80 minutes all that forward momentum adds up. 

Jan 2, 2019

D2's Dynamic Duos: The Kiernan Brothers of NC State

We're talking about some of the best duos in men's D2 college rugby, and if you want to talk duos, you probably have to take a look at the national champions.

Jan 1, 2019

D2's Dynamic Duos: Michael Basnett & Tyreke Huntley

This fall, the UNC Charlotte backline tandem of Tyreke Huntley and Michael Basnett tore up the Southern Rugby Conference. They'll look to do the same in sevens this spring with additional space to showcase their speed.

Dec 31, 2018

D2 Dynamic Duo: Furman's Bostock And Rein

Two players who helped drive Furman University to a conference title encountered a bit of a role reversal to do so.

Dec 31, 2018

D2's Dynamic Duos: Iowa Central's Rhys Smith & Mike Wildin

In Fort Dodge, Iowa there is a budding young program that could beat just about any conference champion in Division II. 

Dec 30, 2018

Virtual Matchup: Dartmouth Vs Bowling Green

Since Ivy League champion Dartmouth didn't enter the D1AA fall playoffs, and had a legit shot at winning said playoffs, we wondered if maybe we could speculate on whether Dartmouth could actually get there.

Dec 7, 2018

School, City Celebrate BGSU D1A Title

Bowling Green State University's 2018 Fall D1AA championship run capped off a special season for the Falcons.

Dec 5, 2018

Vassar Grinds Out Brilliant Title Run

Vassar claimed the Women's Fall Division II College National Championship on Sunday with a clinical display of how to follow a game plan.

Dec 3, 2018

NC State Slams Whitewater, Takes D2 Title

NC State shocked the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to win the 2018 Men's D2 College Championship Sunday, taking down the two-time defending champion Warhawks in convincing fashion 57-12.

Dec 3, 2018

Air Force Zooms Past Davenport

Air Force Academy shut down Davenport 40-27 to win the 2018 Women’s D1 College fall championship, showcasing some impressive and balanced play in the process.

Dec 2, 2018

Bowling Green Defensive Wall Wins Fall D1AA

Bowling Green is the fall 2018 Men’s D1AA champion, after putting together a sterling defensive effort to defeat St. Joseph’s 26-7 Sunday in Matthews, NC.

Dec 2, 2018

Vassar, Winona State Defeat Opponents, Weather To Make Final

On a Saturday during which rain and cold made for difficult times for open, running rugby, Vassar College and Winona State conquered the weather and their opponents to make the 2018 Women’s D2 College Fall Final.

Dec 2, 2018

Whitewater To Face NC State In Men D2 Final

UW-Whitewater will take on North Carolina State in the final of USA Rugby’s Men’s D2 College championship after both won semifinals on Saturday.

Dec 1, 2018

Been There Before: Air Force Faces Davenport In Women's D1 Final

Two years ago Davenport’s women’s arrived in the fall finals weekend in Division 2, and careened through the competition to win comfortably.

Nov 30, 2018