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GRR: Eagle Men

01.17.2021 - Alex Goff

The story of a man born in France and grows up playing rugby, walks on to the University of Georgia football team, sets an all-time record in sacks, and then goes on to play for the USA rugby team and New England Patriots NFL team is as improbably as the man.

01.16.2021 - Alex Goff

Mike Petri has been at the top of the game since he started playing at Xavier HS.

Captain of a very strong Xavier HS team, Petri went on to captain the USA U19s, Penn State, and the Collegiate All Americans. A smooth passer and an expert defender among scrumhalves, Petri was a winner at every level he played at.

01.13.2021 - Alex Goff

Samu Manoa is one of the most influential American rugby players. 

01.11.2021 - Alex Goff

Jone Naqica retired from playing international rugby as the highest-scoring USA player in international 7s.

While that record of 411 points scored has since been broken, it’s still evidence that Naqica was a hugely important player for the USA as its 7s program developed.

01.06.2021 - Alex Goff

Takudzwa Ngwenya came to American from what he described as a very difficult life in Zimbabwe.

He came to attend college in Dallas, and was quickly noticed for speed and ability to break a game open. Green, skinny, shy, he emerged as a seasoned professional with strength as well as pace, and one of the most recognizable personalities in the American game.

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