Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Getting tackled might not seem like a family-type thing, but for Women’s Rugby at FIU, it’s what keeps them close. Established in 2009, the club was formed to provide an instant and active bond among women on campus. Their top priority is to create a sense of family among each […]
Peter Holland, Jr. // Staff Writer When it comes to being an athlete, everything is about preparation, including eating. Depending on the sport and the intensity of practices and training, the last thing an athlete wants to do is play on an empty stomach. Sebastian Hoyos, a member of the Rugby Club, is on a […]
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer The Rugby team began its season on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Jacksonville as they defeated the University of North Florida Ospreys 49-5 in its season opener. After winning the South Independent Rugby Conference championship last season, and getting a chance to play in the USA Rugby Division 1AA Nationals in […]
Peter Holland // Assistant Sports Director For some college students, balancing school and a part-time job can be tough. For student-athletes who participate in club sports or intramural sports, looking for work with their hectic schedules is especially difficult. However, with proper time management and organization, juggling class assignments, work and practice on the field […]
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer Rugby has always taken the backseat to football in the United States. When the football season begins, and fans turn their attention to their favorite teams, it seems that rugby is forced out of the backseat and into the trunk. While football may be the prominent sport in the U.S., that […]
All photos by Krono Lescano.
The men’s rugby team has proved to be the true underdogs here at FIU. The Panthers start their fall season 1-2 and ranked third out of the seven Florida Cup teams, as well as having to face tough challenges that test their passion for the game on a daily basis. Rugby is a fast action […]
