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PA Rugby: We talked to the top 2 teams in Pennsylvania.
Here's how they stay competitive.
Ipse
August 30, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time ⏳ 6 minutes
Alright Pennsylvania!
Hike up your shorts a little - we’re talking PA rugby, and what it takes to be a perennial contender for the state title.
What does it take to be a competitive rugby team every single season? First off, high school rugby has several challenges to deal with:
You lose your graduating seniors every spring.
There are a lot of other sports that athletes are drawn to because they are known better or their peers are playing them.
Most new players have never played rugby before. You’re starting completely from scratch.
That’s just a few but you get the point.
So, what exactly is the secret sauce to having a very competitive rugby team each season in the face of these challenges? Well we spoke to a couple dominant teams from Pennsylvania to find out what they do. We’re going to give you a glimpse behind the curtain…